Brooks England B17 Standard Bicycle Saddle

Our best-selling model for over 100 years, the B17 is the ideal bike saddle for commuting, gravel, road and touring.. An extremely comfortable saddle thanks to its flexible, hammock-like action that moves with every pedal stroke, the B17 is a bike seat designed for a reclined riding position at a 60° angle. Handcrafted in England from beautiful and durable 100% vegetable tanned leather that will be moulded and shaped to suit each rider, the B17 is finished with high quality steel rivets and chassis. It has been on the market for over 100 years, first introduced in a catalogue in 1898.. The model is available for men and women: B17 (men's) and B17 S (female). The Standard models feature black steel rails, the B17 Special features copper-plated steel hardware, and the B17 Titanium.. Both the B17 Special and Titanium also feature hand-forged copper rivets.. Specifications: - Durable vegetable tanned leather: Only the finest premium vegetable tanned leather for strength, beauty and durability. - Handcrafted since 1866: Our workshops have been making iconic Brooks leather saddles for over 150 years. - Constant comfort and breathability: Leather is a natural, breathable material that provides a unique type of well-being. The leather top is suspended over the saddle rail, creating a suspended, hammock-like molded seat for customized, long-lasting comfort. - Forms over time: Travel after travel, our skin naturally conforms to the cyclist's unique shape for a more comfortable ride. - Durable, 5mm thick, vegetable tanned leather - Tubular steel rivets - Distinctive markings on the side - The legendary Brooks backplate Ideal for: - Cycling in the city - Travel light - Gravel and bikepacking - Road cycling Specifications: Materials (edit): - Vegetable tanned leather upper - Tubular steel rivets - Black powder coated steel guide - Length: 275 mm - Width: 175 mm - Height: 65 mm - The weight: +- 520 g