It has been over 110 years now since it came on the market - the B17 Standard saddle belongs to the classics from Brooks. As well made as the B17 Champ Narrow it replaces, it's comfortable, or will be when it's fully broken in. A comfortable saddle from day one, the B17 Softened is an ideal saddle for commuting, touring and general use.

From the dawn of time well, of modern cycling, at any rate arrives the latest model from leather cycle saddle and accoutrements specialists Brooks in the sumptuous shape of the B17 Imperial. Comfort and style like this encourage more regular riding, meaning more opportunities for exploration, spontaneity, and independence. But be careful to make sure that the leather does not sag too low, as this will cause it to contact the metal structure and could lead to saddle failure, not to mention being uncomfortable, as you could be sitting on the upper rails of some models or even the seat post itself.

Our best-selling model for over 100 years, the B17 is the ideal bicycle saddle for commuting, gravel, road and touring use. Brooks has been making saddles in England for over 100 years, so you can be sure you’re getting expert engineering and craftsmanship with our Brooks Female Saddle. Brooks has been making saddles in England for over 100 years, so you can be sure you’re getting expert engineering and craftsmanship with our Brooks Male Saddle. Another much more specialised saddle, the Sprinter (4 3/8in wide) was introduced in the late 1920s; as the name implies this was intended for short distance track events.

Our current lead-time on handbuilt wheels is approx 2 weeks, and approx 2 weeks for custom bike builds. Carefully formulated from special ingredients to condition, preserve and showerproof, helping protect the leather supple and to keep it supple.This saddle was not a great success – some riders complained that it was not stiff enough laterally. Finished with black steel rails and machined steel rivets, the B17 Softened is a comfortable bike seat for those who want to avoid a lengthy break-in period. Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted. Primarily through riding, the leather will mould to the shape of your anatomy and become more flexible.

For a bicycle part to be still in production for probably nearly 110 years is really quite unique – only matched by another saddle from the Brooks range the B90. New leather is tough because of the numerous treatments of the tanning process, as well as the moulding process done at our factory. Middle widths are often used for touring or commuting when the spinal angle of the rider is in a 45 to 60 degrees position.The above representative example shows the finance information that we expect to apply to more than half of accepted applications for the specific amount and repayment term. The Sprinter, Flyer and Swallow were all dropped in the late 1960s but in the 1980s Brooks reintroduced new versions of the B17 Swallow – these were not of the same quality as the originals. The "registered cutting", as can be read in the 1890 catalogue, is "a sure preventive to all perineal pressure".