Brooks B17 Softened Saddle

• Durable, 5mm thick, Vegetable Tanned Leather.
• Nubuck leather is softer than standard to allow for a shorter break-in period.
• Laces for Saddle Tensioning.
• Tubular steel rivets.
• Distinctive side stamp.
• The iconic Brooks backplate.

A comfortable saddle from day one, the B17 Softened is an ideal saddle for commuting, touring and general use. With vegetable tanned leather treated with special waxes for more supple performance straight out of the box, the B17 Softened is fitted with eyelets to be laced to the desired tension and to preserve the saddle shape. 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.

Durable Vegetable Tanned Leather: Only the finest premium vegetable tanned leather for strength, beauty and durability.

Extended 10 Year Guarantee: The Brooks extended 10-year guarantee on all our leather saddles is founded on the quality and consistency of materials and the exceptional work of our craftspeople.

Handcrafted Since 1866: Our workshops have been crafting Brooks iconic leather saddles for more than 150 years.

Lasting Comfort & Breathability: Leather is a naturally breathable material that provides a unique type of well-being. The leather top is suspended over the saddle rail to create a suspended moulded seat, similar to a hammock, for tailored lasting comfort.

Shapes Over Time: Journey after journey, our leather naturally moulds to the unique shape of the rider for a more comfortable ride.

Materials:

• Vegetable tanned leather top
• Tubular steel rivets
• Steel rail / copper plated

Technical specification:

• Dimensions: L 275 x W 175 x H 65mm
• Weight: 530g
• Rails: 7x7mm Steel rail

Ideal for:

• Cycling in the city
• Travelling the globe
• Gravel & Bikepacking
• Road cycling

Riding position:

• Angled riding position (60 degrees)

10 years guarantee:
By registering your Leather Saddle on Brooks Website within 3 months from the date of purchase, you can extend the standard 2 years of guarantee to 10 years total.

FAQs:
Which is the right Brooks saddle for me?
Our leather saddles come in different shapes and styles depending on what kind of bike or riding position. For example, a wider saddle with springs is ideal for an upright, 90-degree posture. Middle widths are often used for touring or commuting when the spinal angle of the rider is in a 45 to 60 degrees position. As a general rule, the more athletic the riding position, the narrower the saddle.

Why do I need to break in my leather saddle?
New leather is tough because of the numerous treatments of the tanning process, as well as the moulding process done at our factory. This leaves the fibres very strong, but also quite rigid. “Breaking in” is the process in which the saddle leather becomes supple and more flexible. Time, effort and care hold the key to bringing your leather saddle to its best condition. Primarily through riding, the leather will mould to the shape of your anatomy and become more flexible. Over time, the natural movement of the leather will act like a hammock whilst riding. 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.