Brooks England Men's B17 Saddle

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After the break-in period, it is normal and proper to tension the saddle to retain its shape and comfort. 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.

In 1954/5 the badge was changed to a parallelogram shape with Brooks in the centre and the model name at the bottom. It has been over 110 years now since it came on the market - the B17 Standard saddle belongs to the classics from Brooks.This model later evolved into the Special before disappearing from the catalogues just before the announcement of the B17 Competition at the November 1954 London Cycle Show. Our Brooks Female Saddle will make you want to hop on your Brompton day in, day out, with style and comfort. But this year they relaunched a limited edition of the Swallow made in virtually the same way as the original. The thick leather of the saddle molds to the rider over time, creating a personalized fit and overall improved comfort. The "registered cutting", as can be read in the 1890 catalogue, is "a sure preventive to all perineal pressure".

World War II saw a drastic reduction in the range to the basic models and it was not until 1949 that a wider range of models was offered.Note: We recommend using the Brooks Leather Saddle Care Kit (product code: 2322230) or the Brooks Proofide Single saddle grease (product code 531267) for regular care.

Cyclists who do not have mudguards on their bicycle, or who drive frequently through water, do tend to put a one-off application of Proofide (and leave it on) on the underside of leather to act as a water barrier from splashing. Natürlich tut der Hintern nach 8h im Sattel leicht weh, aber die hat man auch wenn man 8h auf einem Sofa sitzt. It’s not just about reaching your destination but appreciating the journey and wanting to do it time and time again.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. Comfort and style like this encourage more regular riding, meaning more opportunities to push your boundaries and go further. Whether you're just getting started or an experienced climber, whatever your adventure needs, we have the gear. There have been numerous cheaper models – the best known of which are the B15 which used leather which was supposedly of slightly less good quality. I am concentrating on repairing hub gears and can be contacted by anyone who has hub gears that need attention.