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The B17 Series

The B17 series is the most popular of Brooks's sporty models. They are an excellent choice for touring, century rides, ultra-marathon rides and other demanding types of cycling. The B17 is most appropriate for cyclists who set their handlebars about the same height as their saddles, or a bit lower.

All of the B17 models feature bag loops to permit the use of a traditional English-style touring bag.

There are five variations on the B17:

New! Imperial	Special	Flyer (springs)	Narrow	Standard	Titanium

 

B17 Pre-Aged

SA099 Tan $125.95

B17 "s" Women's Pre-Aged

SA094 Tan $125.95

In years gone by, technicians, allied to the Tour riders, would purchase Brooks saddles, disassemble them and massage the hide so their oils, wines and other secret potions penetrated the leather. These solutions conditioned the leather's structure and meant a softer, more comfortable ride could be enjoyed.

The new range of Brooks Aged saddles are again manufactured using only the finest natural products. Specially formulated waxes and balms are skillfully worked into the hide resulting in a more comfortable riding experience, requiring less break-in time.

 

B17 Imperial with Relief Cut-out

New! B17 Imperial Men's

SA102 Black $152.95 $145.95

New! B17 Imperial "S" Women's

SA086 Black $152.95 $145.95

New! B17 Imperial Narrow

SA087 Black $152.95 $145.95

In the 1890 Brooks catalogue, the oldest in the their archive, Brooks presents most of the saddles with the "registered cutting, a sure preventive to all perineal pressure".
Over 100 years ahead of todays saddle manufacturers, John Boultbee Brooks had already found the solution to a nowadays well known problem.

Brooks has reintroduced it on one of their most successful models (The B17) with an improved and dedicated solution for men and for women.

 

B17 Standard

SA103 Black $99.95

SA104 Honey $99.95

Basic sport saddle, with black rails.

Length	280 mm
Width	170 mm
Weight	540 grams

 

B17 Special

Deluxe model, with skived (beveled) edges, large copper rivets, copper plated frame.

British Racing Green SA111 $139.95

Black SA108 $139.95

Honey SA109 $139.95

Length	280 mm
Width	170 mm
Weight	540 grams

 

B17 Special Titanium

Super-Deluxe lightweight model, with lightweight titanium rails, skived (beveled) edges, large copper rivets.

British Racing Green SA119 $364.95 $337.95

Black SA113 $364.95 $337.95

Brown SA115 $364.95 $337.95

Honey SA117 $364.95 $337.95

Length	280 mm
Width	170 mm
Weight	435 grams

 

B17 Narrow SA106 $124.95 $112.95

Narrower version of the basic B17 saddle, black with black rails.

Length	280 mm
Width	155 mm
Weight

B17 "s" Women's

Shorter version of the basic B17 saddle. This version is primarly intended for women who plan to ride wearing a skirt.

Black with black rails. SA107 $99.95

Honey with black rails. SA107A $99.95

 

The Flyer

"The B17 With Springs " --Way better than a suspension seatpost!

See the Brooks Flyer Page

Length	280 mm
Width	170 mm
Weight	860 grams

 

Brooks saddle tension wrench: Handle with care!

 

Brooks Proofide saddle dressing: SA001

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