Comments on: Brooks B17 Special Bicycle Saddle Review http://bicycleseatreviews.com/brooks-b17-special/ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 02:52:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Joseph http://bicycleseatreviews.com/brooks-b17-special/comment-page-1/#comment-3811 Joseph Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:50:53 +0000 http://bicycleseatreviews.com/?p=1723#comment-3811 I bought a Brooks B17 Imperial saddle 180 miles ago. It is wide and designed so that your sit bones take the pressure. It was comfortable from the start except for occasionally there was slight discomfort as the leather took shape. Absolutely no regrets now, it is very comfortable despite being constructed from metal and leather! Be aware that you should rub Brooks "proofide" on the saddle a couple of times during the first 200 miles to soften up the leather. It only takes a minute. It is basically leather boot polish that doesn't stain clothes. Probably not an ideal racing saddle because it is more suited to an upright cycling position and is a bit heavier than conventional saddles. I cycle about 30 miles per week for fitness on a hybrid bicycle and this saddle is very comfortable. It looks classy too, almost retro. Very happy with my purchase. Comfort comes first... I bought a Brooks B17 Imperial saddle 180 miles ago.
It is wide and designed so that your sit bones take the pressure. It was comfortable from the start except for occasionally there was slight discomfort as the leather took shape. Absolutely no regrets now, it is very comfortable despite being constructed from metal and leather!

Be aware that you should rub Brooks “proofide” on the saddle a couple of times during the first 200 miles to soften up the leather. It only takes a minute. It is basically leather boot polish that doesn’t stain clothes.

Probably not an ideal racing saddle because it is more suited to an upright cycling position and is a bit heavier than conventional saddles.
I cycle about 30 miles per week for fitness on a hybrid bicycle and this saddle is very comfortable. It looks classy too, almost retro.

Very happy with my purchase. Comfort comes first…

]]> By: George Goetz http://bicycleseatreviews.com/brooks-b17-special/comment-page-1/#comment-2338 George Goetz Mon, 08 Jun 2009 03:50:24 +0000 http://bicycleseatreviews.com/?p=1723#comment-2338 I've tried other saddles and this one fits me perfectly. Forget about breaking it in. Your sit bones will break in first, though it has softened somewhat and has gotten more comfortable over time. I've personally found harder saddles such as this one and the Brooks Professional more comfortable than padded saddles that I've tried. I found it comfortable day one, rock hard as it was, because it supports my sit bones without letting me sink into the seat. I also like that I can easily move around on it. The large copper rivets and copper rails are beautiful and I hung a Carridice bag on the saddlebag loops. I’ve tried other saddles and this one fits me perfectly. Forget about breaking it in. Your sit bones will break in first, though it has softened somewhat and has gotten more comfortable over time. I’ve personally found harder saddles such as this one and the Brooks Professional more comfortable than padded saddles that I’ve tried. I found it comfortable day one, rock hard as it was, because it supports my sit bones without letting me sink into the seat. I also like that I can easily move around on it. The large copper rivets and copper rails are beautiful and I hung a Carridice bag on the saddlebag loops.

]]>