I hv spent lotsa $ on other saddles,,, dont B like me,, get a Brooks B 17 to start with
I use this on my Kona Paddy Wagon for daily commuting I have close to 2000 miles on the saddle and it is very comfortable right out of the box...
I have wasted money on other saddles over de years,, dont make my mistake,,, get a Brooks !! U kant go wrong !!
Still breaking in the saddle with about 500 miles on it. Getting more comfortable with most every ride.
Most comfortable saddle I have ever had and Ive had a lot of saddles. No break in needed. This Brooks will add years to my biking experience.
Road biking for 17 yrs. Best saddles ever
As a general rule you either love Brooks saddles or don't care for them at all. For those of us who love them (and the concept of the 'leather hammock') you can hardly go wrong with any of their products and the B-17 is probably the best all-around saddle they make. Variations in leather can make a softer or harder saddle, but they're easily adjustable and the design and workmanship hasn't changed over the years. Brooks provides a very comfortable and reliable product.
Been riding Brooks saddles for years. Very comfortable once broken in after a few hundred miles of riding. Remember to tension the saddle when it begins to sag by tightening the bolt at the front of the saddle. Use Proofide to condition the saddle and aid in softening it more quickly.
There was no break in time needed. It's been comfortable from mile one! And mostly I expect it to last a lot longer than my old ones that used to only give me a few thousand miles.
Best saddle over 15 years of cycling. It is firm at first. Slowly breaking in. I've tried 8 different saddles. This is the one for everyone. I will not use anything but brooks.
Two summers ago, I spent a lot of time and energy and money on finding the 'right' saddle for my road bike. This summer, I bought a flat-bar urban style bike used, it came with a well-used Brooks B17 that was in need of some TLC. I found I liked this old saddle, and decided to try a new version that would break in to my anatomy instead of someone else's.
I'm amazed at how comfortable this leather saddle is right from the start and reportedly, the comfort will only get better as I break it in. I'll keep the fancy (and hard) Selle I bought two summers ago for awhile, just in case, but it might be showing up on Craigslist next season!
I bought this Brooks B 17 saddle for my newest bike. I already have B17s on my Cannondale Synapse, and on my Raleigh touring bike. The Brooks on my touring bike has more than 14,000 miles on it. I've ridden it in all weather, all day on multiple day tours.
In my experience, the break-in period is 500 -700 miles. Treat the saddle as Brooks recommends, and you will be rewarded with long-lasting comfort.
No saddle is perfect for everyone. I now have the b17 on two bikes and couldn't be happier
Had a Brooks saddle when I was young and I remember thinking that this seat feels good . As a fifteen year old kid, I road this saddle and it was comfortable. Fast forward forty years to now. It feels good still. Short break in and I love the way it rides the road. The other synthetic padded saddles....they leave me constantly adjusting my position. There is something about a quality Brooks leather saddle ,-)
Wow did this take time to get use to. Finally after a few hundred miles I can feel the saddle giving a little and maybe my sit bones are adjusting. I see the saddle being a great choice with time.
Extremely comfortable, just like your favorite pair of leather shoes. And, for me, comfortable right out of the box as well. You can't go wrong with Brooks.
so comfortable--switched out an older generic seat for this one and i can finally enjoy biking without the constant reminder of an uncomfortable seat -- so far so good!
Started off thinking I made the wrong decision. But, after the seat broke in, it is extremely comfortable. Will continue to use this seat for my future bikes
Just after 300 miles riding, it broke in and then I dont need wear bike shorts anymore.. I think its most comfortable saddle in the world. If you have touring bike, you should have it..
Just after 300 miles riding, it broke in and then I dont need wear bike shorts anymore.. I think its most comfortable saddle in the world. If you have touring bike, you should have it..
