Brooks England Brooks England B17

A Brooks saddle is the only saddle my rear end can cope with. When broken in they are so comfy. Yes they dont like rain, so when raining you simply pop a plastic bag over the entire saddle then cover the top of saddle with a plastic saddle seat cover, it can be raining cats and dogs but your saddle will remain dry.

The brooks b17 is very much like a pair of DMs in that it’s leather and the key is to breaking it in. The slight difference with DMs is that even without breaking in (I’ve only done 35 miles on mine), the saddle is still extremely comfortable and I can see myself having this saddle along time. It’s an expensive initial outlay, but bearing in mind you never need to buy another one (hopefully not for many many years), it probably works out cheap in the long run. Make sure you buy yourself a tub of brooks proof hide to help nourish, break in and care for the saddle. I’m hoping to get some matching brooks handle bar tape soon. The retro look is great and I love winding my wife up by pointing out on period dramas that I have the same saddle (think Agatha Christie’s!) I’m in love!

Very pretty and comfi. I love it. I prepared it with some leather conditionner for 1 day after I received it. I ride it yesterday but only 20km and I find it very comfortable.

If you own a Brompton bike then this is a must have addition to it. I have a Brompton in Raw Lacquer and it finished off the look of the bike just fine. It is not a cheap for a saddle for a bike, but it is just British craftsmanship at its finest. Very easy to fit, and straight from the off it is far more comfortable than the original saddle. It is just going to get better with age.

I bought this saddle a little over six months ago after all the hype and it was an excellent saddle, it broke in much sooner than was expected and solved my saddle soreness, however, after breaking in it needed to be adjusted for sag and it would not move whichever way I tried to turn the screw, the screw would turn and nothing would move, so I contacted Brookes to return it under warranty and guess what? yep! they are not interested, with some lame excuse that it was bought from the wrong platform (whatever that means) They would, However, repair it but at great cost to myself, Now it seems that all the Hype is about the Heritage (1866) But it says little about the company as a Brand, This is where so many British companies fail, if you buy into a reputable brand with a high cost and Kudos you should expect and put up with their failings, I may have to replace this saddle which I would do of the same sort but NOT from Brooks. Repairs should not be a secondary income for any company.

Spot on saddle. Bought a used one, was in great nick and nearly new. Fitted brompton spot on

I you've never used a Brooks saddle as you've heard all the bad things about comfort and breaking in then just take the plunge as they are so much better than people think. Comfort, longevity and great looks for very little money. Don't forget to get the saddle proofer though at the same time as you will need it.

Dear Reader Due to a Neurological Condition I am housebound. As part of my therapy programme I have been prescribed an exercise regime. The Exercise Bike I use is great, but the seat I got with it is a bit well...hard on the Bum to put it mildly and made using it uncomfortable. I bought a replacement which was fine for a while until the gel in that Saddle gave up the ghost and then back to the pain in the bottom scenario. Prior to becoming ill I cycled quite a bit on a Dawes Super Galaxy with a Brooks Saddle. I had that bike for the best part of 15 years. And in all that time, once the Saddle had been ridden in, I never had an uncomfortable ride due to botty pain. So yes, I use it for an exercise bike, so what. Have used it daily since purchase and there is now comfort on my up to 2 Hourly sessions on the exercise machine. If I ever get well and can ride a road bike again, I'm having Brooks Fitted.

Für mich DER Perfekte Sattel, zuerst einmal zwei bis dreihundert Kilometer eingefahren und seitdem brauche ich auch keine Radlerhose mit den Einlagen mehr. Von Tirol bis nach Sylt keine Probleme mehr gehabt mit meinem Hintern und auch bei allen weiteren Touren Perfekt. Ich habe auch schon einigen Radfahrern diesen Sattel weiterempfohlen und auch die sind sehr zufrieden damit und brauchen keine Radlerhose mehr.

I finally gave in and got me a Brooks. I'm currently building a bike with a lot of green accents so this saddle fit the build perfectly. My area gets cold during the winter months so I cycle indoors. I have put the Brooks saddle on my spin bike to help break it in for the spring when it goes on my bike. It took a few rides and adjustments to get it comfortable, but I can feel the difference in it every time I use it. I am actually dreading the time to take it off the spin bike. This seat will be going on a single speed bike that I plan on doing a few centuries on so it needs to be comfortable. I can see myself buying a few more of these in the future. Get one at Christmas time, break it in on the spinner, put it on one of my bikes come spring. I know it can be hit or miss on certain items as far as fit go, and this is an expensive item to try out, but with patience this saddle breaks in so well that it's worth every penny. You will not be disappointed in it's comfort, or the beauty of it's hand built design.

Es un asiento de gran calidad, hecho en Inglaterra. Cumple con todas las expectativas y, aunque el precio es alto, vale cada centavo. Al principio es un poco rígido, pero con el tratamiento de Proofide que viene incluído y el uso constante, se amolda perfectamente. También encontrarás una llave para aplicar tensión en el asiento; no es necesario hacerlo al principio.

座ってみれば、その良さがすぐわかります。通常のサドルは型枠のプラスチックは硬質でその上に柔らかい素材が貼ってあるだけです。なので、硬いプラスチックに尻の骨が当たれば尻が痛くなります。このサドルにはその型枠が無いので、皮の弾力で沈んでいきます。なので、骨が当たるということが無いのだと思います。 医者に運動しろと言われて、旧車を引っ張り出してきてレストアしています。サドルは、昔々憧れであったこれにしました。当時使っていたフジタのB17モドキは硬かったのですが、今回は奮発してこちらにしました。 最近のサドルの価格は千円台から、本品のような昔から考えるとびっくりするほど価格が上昇したものまで、ピンキリなんですね。半年前に、別の自転車用に GORIX GX-C19 というのを購入しましたが、これも悪くは無かったです。しかし、作りはいかにもビニールレザーの溶着といった感じで安物感はあります。表皮が裂けてくるというレビュワーも目立つので価格なりかなと思います。ママチャリ用にVELO VL6146というのを6年前に購入したのですが、これは雨のかかる屋外放置で、いまだに破けることもなく使えています。そんなわけで、VELOも候補に挙げていました。 皮革製品のお約束を書いておきます。 革製品の基本は、濡らさない、汚れを落とす、の2点です。サドルの場合は、雨は避けられないので、使う前に防水処理します。手軽かつ購入時の風合いを保ちたいならば皮革用防水スプレー、しっとりさせたいならば、革製登山靴用の防水クリームです。コバもしっかりと処理します。防水スプレーは表面ではほとんど色は変わらないと思いますが、目立たないところでお試しされてください。裏面やコバなどコーティングされていない部分は色が変化しやすいです。防水クリームはいずれの場合も色が濃くなります。これらは併用可能で、後述する保革クリームとも併用可能です。防水スプレーはさっとではなく、浸みこむように入念に吹きます。私ならびしょびしょになるぐらいやります(やりました)。これはレインウエアの防水処理も同様です。殺虫剤のようにサラッとやったら雨の時に後悔することになります。ちなみに、防水スプレーはスコッチガードお勧めです。 しばらく使ってみて、硬いと思われるようでしたら、PROOFIDE というブルックスサドル専用オイルを塗ります。衣類が汚れるので、裏面に塗布するのが良いと思います。少量付属していますが、別途市販もされています。防水クリームでも若干柔らかくなります。さらに柔らかくしたいならミンクオイルです。いずれも皮を柔らかくするので塗り過ぎると型崩れの恐れがあります。基本は少しずつです。 濡れたら、そのままにせず、水をふきとり自然乾燥させ、乾いたら再び防水スプレー、防水クリームを施します。屋外に置いてある自転車なら、雨に当てないようにレジ袋をかぶせておくぐらいの配慮をしたほうが良いと思います。 革製品は不断の手入れが必須です。それが皮革好きには魅力だったりします。 「BROOKS サドルメンテナンス方法 Q&A」というWebがあるので、そちらもご参照ください。

Bester Sattel ever! super bequem..auch nach Stunden.. Der Sattel hat jetzt eine wunderschöne Patina bekommen, musste bis dato (ca.1,5 Jahre) noch nicht nachgestellt werden. Regelmässiges fetten -auch von unten-nicht vergessen!