In 1973 I had a Mercier with a Brooks saddle. I recall it as the most comfortable bicycle I ever rode. One night someone stole the bicycle from my apartment. I was sad to lose the bike but what I kept saying to myself was: "if only they had left the saddle!" Since then I haven't had a Brooks saddle and riding simply hasn't been as much fun. But now I'm seeing the light and am about to order a B17! I'm Just hopin it will be as good as I remember. Thanks for the great review!
@twotwentyswift
9 жыл бұрын
Put mine on today and expected the break-in to be a painful but necessary evil. I was amazed at how comfortable it was and rode 62 miles before I called it good. The nice thing is.....I know it's only going to get better! WOOT WOOT! Love the sweet 17.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
9 жыл бұрын
twotwentyswift - Very nice! I found mine to be comfortable out of the box as well. It will only get better for you! Thanks for the visit.
@PacalB
6 жыл бұрын
I have a bog standard saddle on my AWOL and was looking to get a new saddle, your here video was the final nail in the coffin to go out and get one of these. Thanks.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
6 жыл бұрын
Glad to help. Thanks for visiting! -Scott
@DaveyL1954
6 жыл бұрын
An excellent overview. I've just acquired a Cannondale Synapse road bike that has been modified with a straight handlebar to make it slightly 'hybrid' for a more comfortable riding position. The Brooks saddle was intended to be a gift to myself and a show of commitment to getting out more. Your wise words have now convinced me that it is the right thing. Many thanks. Dave in Yorkshire, England.
@fischek
5 жыл бұрын
thanks for a wonderful review :) I've owned a B17 for the last 7 years or so and I am a commuter so I use it daily. couldn't be happier, I don't even think about my saddle anymore except for when it's raining, but that's a small price to pay for such a comfy ride
@CaptainOverpackerRides
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I address rain concerns by carrying an Aardvark seat cover in my bag. It's completely waterproof, but not slippery like some lycra covers. See one at amzn.to/2VVqcBK. Thanks for visiting! -Scott
@holger8797
4 жыл бұрын
Indeed, the perfekt Interface. Saddle Arse
@aucourant9998
7 жыл бұрын
The Brooks saddle is pretty comfortable even before it's broken in. I think that is because it is so shiny that it allows your rear-end to slip imperceptibly without any form of resistance or gripping. It actually, felt a bit odd the first time I sat on one, but after a few minutes it felt great (once I got the tilt-level right)
@FinkleFries
9 жыл бұрын
I just bought one about a month ago and it was hard as hell at first. Now I am really glad I got one because of your review. I have put about 260 km so far and now the saddle feels great, I don't even notice it. I am sure it will get better as the season goes on.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
8 жыл бұрын
+Seth lindland - Glad to hear the saddle is working out for you! Sorry it took so long for me to spot your comment. I hope the saddle is even better by now. Thanks for visiting.
@josephjacob8223
11 жыл бұрын
I've only really known trailer riding and mountain biking, never owned a street bike before. My first city bike is in the mail so I've been looking at saddles for the road, and this review definitely helped me be able to commit to saving up for a Brooks, thanks!
@7amido_613
10 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review, bang on too! Coming from an owner of 7 bike, 5 of them have Brooks saddles, waiting for a raise to equip the remaining bikes with Brooks saddles!
@jeffjones2586
6 жыл бұрын
On a cycling forum a few years back a bicycle manufacturer wanted input from commuters. Wanted to design a commuter for different distance, terrain, weather, etc. When they posted their final design. It was essentially a Raleigh IGH w/rear rack, 26x1.50 tires, rechargeable lights fore and aft, upright seating and cable disc brakes. With a coffee cup holder option. lol The IGH hub was either a 3 or 8 speed depending on terrain. Oh, and the saddle choices? Brooks B17, B17S, B66 or B72. Brooks pretty much nailed it over 100 years ago.
@arturothecook
8 жыл бұрын
I've known of the Brooks saddle reputation for many years now. Your review is very objective and helpful. I knew the saddle would slowly conform to you (as I saw many of them in Antigua Guatemala streets in the 80's) but everytime I check one in the store it feels hard. I don't ride more than a few hundred miles a month commuting and over the weekends but with your review I'm thinking seriously about getting my first Brooks. We'll see. Thank you
@CaptainOverpackerRides
8 жыл бұрын
+arturothecook - Another option to consider is a B17 "Aged" saddle. I don't recall the details, but they're somehow softened a bit and "pre-broken-in." Look into that and see what you think. Thanks for visiting! -Scott
@lena19191
7 жыл бұрын
Brooks saddles are great . I ride a lot and just didn't get ' butt toughness ' with the standard saddle on the bike . Brooks saddle has improved this to almost all day with out any complaints . I recommend brooks to anyone
@RobWhittlestone
4 жыл бұрын
I had a B17 on my touring bike when I was in my late teens and early 20's. I'm soon 65 and just bought my second B17. I have it on my retro hybrid bike - it was comfortable from the first moment (do follow the instructions on break-in). It looks the business and feels great. And when you think that it's for life (if you're smart enough to transfer it to your newer bikes) then it's a bargain. A more expensive quality long-lived product will save you money in the end. All the best from Switzerland, Rob
@CaptainOverpackerRides
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience!
@gustavochiozza6465
4 жыл бұрын
RobWhittlestone Could you explain for me the break-in instructions? Thanks!
@RobWhittlestone
4 жыл бұрын
@@gustavochiozza6465 Apply the supplied leather treatment to both sides, wait 24 hours for it to soak in and not leave a greasy surface. Done! The saddle is already surprisingly comfortable despite its appearance to the contrary. And it jusz keeps getting better. Many people transfer their existing Brooks saddle to a new bike to keep enjoying the comfort.
@Sudipto17Kolkata
7 жыл бұрын
2.20: It's by no means ugly :-) I love that well worn out look. It shows how much it means to the owner. We in India grew up with Brooks copies in the 70s and 80s. Most of them are still in service. Even they were much better than what we have today in the form of gel saddles. Thankfully Brooks is now legally available here.
@TheAgentAssassin
2 жыл бұрын
I've seen some of those older India versions they look really good as well.
@bennettfranklin1758
6 жыл бұрын
my 1973 raleigh raleigh grand sports came with a b17 champion narrow as standard eqipment.it looks better than ever and is more comfortable every ride i take.raleigh carlton worksop knew how to build a quality bike.only thing i have replaced are the wheels and of course, the tires. i have no idea how many miles the bike has on it, but it still moves rapidly and turns heads.thats a beautiful old raleigh,i hear a few times a week.that the original seat.yep,its a 1973,original white blue trim .the wheels are weinmann about 10 years old thats it.people cant believe it.the saddle is a 1973 also.i never think about it. i guess that is the sign of quality and proven design.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
6 жыл бұрын
Bennett - That's an excellent report. Thanks for sharing! -Scott
@syncopoly
11 жыл бұрын
my b17 was the most comfortable saddle i ever sat on right out of the box and since i've broken in it in i haven't had a sore ass once!
@choykh1
11 жыл бұрын
Can't agree more about how good the B17 Brooks saddle is. I have owned a B17 for just under 2 years - 5000km of commute on it. Saddle sores are in the past. There will be no other saddle brand for me. When I switch bikes, the saddle comes along. Price is what's holding me back on putting Brooks on all my bikes. But who needs more saddles when with proper care, the B17 lasts 40 years. So thanks for the video. And thank you Brooks England for a great product.
@dougauwarter2500
8 жыл бұрын
Completely agree. It seems like they should be hard and uncomfortable, but they give just enough to be comfortable. I replaced my gel saddle with a B17 and never regretted it. Even before breaking in, it was better than anything I'd ever ridden. I then bought a B72 for my commuter and it's perfect. I seriously doubt I'll ever ride anything else.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments, Doug! I may try one of Brooks' wider saddles just to see if it's even better. :-) Take Care -Scott
@patrandolph5037
5 ай бұрын
I have had 3 brooks I still have two one on my Basso and one my litespeed they Brooks Swifts. I love them right out of the box.
@karimahmed7805
9 жыл бұрын
Agreed - best saddle I have owned. Use mudguards to protect saddle, your eyes and your back
@adityakoparkar
6 жыл бұрын
This is probably the best detailed review about brooks saddle. This actually helped me take the plunge !
@CaptainOverpackerRides
6 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your comments. Thanks for visiting! -Scott
@mirandusings
11 жыл бұрын
So, I've been riding on my Brooks daily for about 2 1/2 weeks now, gotta say that it really is the most comfortable saddle I've had. I'm coming off of 25 m rides with only a slight feeling of pressure on my sit bones as opposed to the tingly numbness and soreness through my whole butt that I've had on other saddles. Like you, the comfort was immediate. So far I haven't noticed much of a break in, but I'm sure it's happening, and anyhow it's perfectly fine now. Thanks again for the review.
@danielsalisbury5317
5 жыл бұрын
My mate Tony has owned the same Brookes for over 30yrs and transferred it from bike-to-bike at least four times - convinced by this I replaced my gel-pad to a B17 and wish I had converted years ago - stop reading the reviews and get comfortable. Living in Yorkshire it was also important for me that these are still made in the UK - what could be better?!
@CaptainOverpackerRides
5 жыл бұрын
Daniel - Thanks for your comments! Take Care - Scott
@chkhamis101
3 жыл бұрын
This video will never age, I don’t notice my B17 saddle, that’s how good these saddles are.
@PatrickJamesUK
9 жыл бұрын
My tip. When applying Proofide use a hair dryer. Put a little bit of Proofide on the saddle then use the hair dryer to melt it. Now it can be so easily spread over the saddle and it goes into the saddle. Before you put the saddle on the bicycle for the first time you can put Proofide on the underside of the saddle. With the hair dryer you'll find this is very easy and you can put quite a lot into the saddle on the underside. This will give a bit of protection from water spraying up into the saddle.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
8 жыл бұрын
+Patrick James - Not sure how I missed this great advice! Thanks for the note! I put my Proofide on a little heavy and then let it sit overnight before buffing it out in the morning. I guess I treat it like shining my boots. HAHA!
@notrelevant2256
10 жыл бұрын
On my second B17 (first stolen in NYC) don,t recall breaking them in, they were/are great from day one and get better with time. I ride a tourer but my friends ride road bikes, yet to convince them that the comfort will actually add to their performance. Here in the UK most tourers ride on Brookes; comfortable and adds class to your bike. Ok that's my comment now off to get ready to watch the TdF Grande Depart in Yorkshire this weekend. stay safe!
@paddypete1
6 жыл бұрын
i use black shoe polish on mine,its 3 years old now and still looks new but comfy,so comfy
@IAmMisterD
4 ай бұрын
I got my first Brooks B17 Standard recently and put about 35km on it. The comfort was okay at first.. very hard... By the end of the ride I had swelling I'd never experienced before that lasted more than 2 days. I'm hoping in time things will improve
@Teejay1368
12 жыл бұрын
I've been looking at a new saddle for a few weeks, I was leaning towards a brooks but after watching this its getting ordered. Thanks
@stevetaylor8698
2 жыл бұрын
9 years later it should be just about broken in.
@johncherry1870
8 жыл бұрын
Great review, I have gone through 3 saddles on my road bike and still have hot spots. I road a friends brooks in high school and loved it, why did it tale me until now to order one for myself.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
8 жыл бұрын
+John Cherry - LOL! Better late than never! Thanks for writing! -Scott
@mirandusings
11 жыл бұрын
This video literally made me go and order a Brooks Saddle (B17 Special). I'll let you know my impressions once it arrives and I give it a try.
@mjames414
7 жыл бұрын
Bought one of these after watching review! Couldn't agree more... Definitely a must buy for anyone looking for comfort on long rides.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for visiting! I still like my B17. -Scott
@Thechemikalbro
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your review... I have just received my first Brooks saddle, looking forward to many miles of use.. I watched your most recent review first of the Brooks as it came up in my feed..
@CaptainOverpackerRides
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for visiting! -Scott
@2scarecrows
4 жыл бұрын
I have a Brookes Swift and B17 Imperial. Firstly, the quality of both is exceptional. Secondly, from all of the pain I get from cycling in hilly Yorkshire, sore hands, legs, and even my neck, it's never in my arse!
@CaptainOverpackerRides
4 жыл бұрын
Very nice! Glad it's working for you. Thanks for visiting.
@Katjang001
11 жыл бұрын
Allright. You convinced me. Im going to buy one. Maybe even two. One for my Single Speed Koga Miyate Roadchamp 1982 and one for my Fuji classic track.
@franklinbennett7961
Жыл бұрын
I still have the brooks saddle on my 1972 Raleigh 😆 it's ultra comfortable.
@johncherry1870
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks I am enjoying my B-17, so far I have 293 miles so far, I feel like it will take to 500 miles to completely break-in. So happy I bought it. I noticed recently at a group ride that at least 50% had Brooks saddles.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
8 жыл бұрын
John - Thanks for visiting! It will get even better as the miles pile on. Happy riding! -Scott
@lescrook2750
9 жыл бұрын
I have two B17s one on my everyday, do everything rig and one on my 1966 Moulton F frame. I have tried the Velo Orange version on the B17 and despite riding for a good 500miles the Velo would not yield. Changing the Velo over to the B17 and immediate effect was a compliant and comfortable ride. After only 100 miles the new Brooks was perfect for my behind. I am about to swap the saddle off my folder for another B17.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
9 жыл бұрын
Les Crook - Thanks for writing. I have a Brooks B17 on each of my bikes. I use an inclinometer to ensure they are all set identically. At Amazon.com, enter "Johnson Level & Tool and Tool 700 Magnetic Angle Locator" in the search box and you'll see my tool. My LBS uses one when fitting customers. So I had to have one to mimic their efforts. :-)
@CaptainOverpackerRides
8 жыл бұрын
***** - Thanks for visiting. Lately, I've been using a "leveler" app on my Android smartphone. It allows me to make adjustments on the road without having to carry the inclinometer with me. There's a free app called "Tool Box" that has the "Leveler" function within. Give that a shot. Good Luck! -Scott
@BigJake4739
11 жыл бұрын
I just bought a new carbon frame bike and thought I'd better give the factory saddle a try. After couple hundred miles of discomfort, I pulled my B17 off my old bike and got out for a quick 25 miles tonight. Heaven! I could do a century every day on my B17 if my legs could stand it.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I consider that high praise. I'm analytical and try to keep to the facts as I see them.
@joejones2700
3 жыл бұрын
I have a Brooks saddle B17 that I purchased in 1990. Still comfortable today with just recently tightened the adjustment to take out the saddle swaying. Looks like your pic in your video. I always enjoy hearing from other satisfied Brooks saddle riders.
@vijinho
10 жыл бұрын
I own/have owned a Brooks B17 Standard, B17 Flyer and B17 Narrow and they have all been super comfortable over long days cycling. The many hundreds of positive reviews on the web are not wrong, for the vast majority of owners this is a fantastic investment. Recommend!
@felixchong2002
11 жыл бұрын
B17 Titanium Champion Special in Green is my saddle of choice!
@holger8797
5 жыл бұрын
Mine was perfect right from the beginning. No brake in time needed. Comfortable like a couch.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
5 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Mine felt good right away, but got better as time passed. Thanks for visiting! -Scott
@jules-wl9gt
4 жыл бұрын
@@CaptainOverpackerRides Also without wearing padded cycle shorts?
@benfidar
4 жыл бұрын
I have used them for 40 years (I am 53) Professionals mainly, Swallows more recently and I have a B135 on my fancy dress bike. I recently pulled the Swallow off my road bike and swapped the Swallow for a Flyer on my touring bike. I liked that they were a bit wider, but I am no longer able to do more than 75 miles in a day on a Brooks and I cannot take an unsprung saddle any more on my commute. The "micro-suspension" effect is limited.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience.
@ThOrnton42421
12 жыл бұрын
Awesome review! I'm getting a B17 for Christmas for my fixie, so stoked.
@416to212
12 жыл бұрын
Just adding my two cents too. Great and thorough review. Spoken like a true cycling enthusiast! God Bless!
@TheVeloHobo
11 жыл бұрын
I use Aussie Saddle conditioner on mine. As far as I can tell it's the same stuff at a fraction of the price of Brooks contitioner. Use any conditioner sparingly, if you get the leather too soft it will ruin the saddle. I love my Brooks and will ride nothing else. Great video, Jack
@allystevens7036
2 жыл бұрын
I got a second hand one from eBay and refurbished it, it’s much better than the one I had on my new Brompton electric bike and I would definitely buy a new one for my other bike.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jack! I still choose the Proofide. I paid $15 for a 40g can. Sure, that's a lot from a gram/dollar perspective. But, since it's only applied twice a year, the can should last me two years if I don't lose it first. We bike owners tend to spend more than $15 on less important things. ;-)
@gekkehenkie5314
6 жыл бұрын
i just bought this saddle a few days ago. The first 2 days my ass was sour, after that the saddle is getter better and better. You can feel the quality and i dont think i have made a mistake by buying this thing. Thanks for your video, it helped me to make my choice. Greets from the Netherlands
@CaptainOverpackerRides
6 жыл бұрын
Gekke - Glad the saddle is working for you. It'll get better the more you ride it. Thanks for visiting! -Scott
@lordvalentine471
3 жыл бұрын
I have four Brooks and an ideal and a right saddle that I'm currently writing on
@Thaddeus088
11 жыл бұрын
I don't own a car, & I ride at least 4000 miles per year on my bicycle just around town commuting. Some days its 70 mile trips, but often just 10-20 for a daily commute/errands. Although it is pricey, & that it is really just a leather hammock you sit on, I wouldn't go with another seat. I'm heathy & athletic & my perineum is never in pain. This saddle helped me align my sit bones & sacral alignment for miles of ease.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
11 жыл бұрын
Ron - I don't know the details specifically. But Brooks' website lists all of the dimensions right on their website. I cannot post links here. But search "Brooks saddle" and their site will be close to the top. Good Luck!
@squiresuzuki
11 жыл бұрын
I used a brooks professional on my fixed gear for 2 years, riding quite often (at least once a day commuting, long rides pretty often) and it still hurts my butt a lot... For some reason I decided to buy a B17 for my new road bike...and man. After 1.5 months it's already very comfortable as a saddle. I'm not saying the B17 is more comfortable for everyone than the Pro, I'm saying everyone's sit bones are different. If you can try out the brooks line before buying, I'd advise it.
@5777alan
4 жыл бұрын
I just put a B17 on my bike and went for a 10 mile ride. I would describe it to riding on a brick, and that was with my padded bike shorts on. I hope that this saddle becomes more comfortable with time.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for visiting. How is the saddle now, after a few weeks?
@5777alan
4 жыл бұрын
@@CaptainOverpackerRides It has gotten a little better. My last twenty mile ride was better, but still pretty uncomfortable. I am doing 62 miles this weekend. I'm going to put up with the pain for awhile, and hope that it continues to get better.
@maxmeierdierks1427
6 жыл бұрын
Since I was young, when I was on tour, I had pain in the a... after 2 or 3 days riding and the pain would not go away for the rest of the tour. So, I stopped cycling. Then, with over 50, I bought a new, quite (at least for me) expensive bike (Touring;no race) - and the problems with my back end started again - after 5 years testing different saddles - (it did cost me a fortune) - there was basically only one Manufacturer left: Brooks. All what I heard about Brooks saddles so far was "don't do this, they are much to stiff .... and they are too expensive". But throwing the bike away? No. So I called up a dealer in Germany: He listened to my problem, asked how heavy I am and what my normal seat positon is. He advised me to put the nose of the saddle a little bit up and warned me, that it will take 300-800km until feel comfortable. I got the saddle 2 days later - I installed it and tested it - and from the first moiment on, I felt very comfortable and no pain anymore. My bike trips are very often 8-20 days long with in average 80-130km/day - no pain - nothing. I don't need any special bike trousers etc. Please excuse my bad english - just make the correction while you are reading.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
6 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear everything worked out for you. By the way, your English is fine, even better than some who speak only English. :-) Thanks for visiting! -Scott
@yopuivideo
11 жыл бұрын
You can buy it from pretty much any shoe shop. It is like proofide but thicker. I was told by old timers that you coated the underside before use. Heat it up a bit and melt it into the nose of the saddle and under the back support. This smells.. Let it dry and then do it again. I only did this twice and rode it in snow and rain for all those years. the only reason I have a new one is that the leather has now stretched to the point where I have no more adjustment on the screw at the front
@danwebb6766
7 жыл бұрын
There's a third camp: Those (like myself) who own several Brooks saddles but prefer one over the others. The B-17 is a fantastic saddle, but for me the B-15 "Swallow" is the only one that is comfy out of the box. Each saddle in the Brooks leather range is made from different grades of leather. It isn't just the shape of the saddle that will inform a person to purchase one, it's also the leather grade. For you, the B-17 obviously hit the shape/grade sweet spot. For me, it's the Swallow.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for visiting. Yes, sometimes a different saddle for each type of hip is a good thing. Someone once told me that my hips are wide for a man. Perhaps that's why the B17 works for me. -Scott
@blex5579
6 жыл бұрын
wrong-all brooks are using the same leather. just watched an official documentary on brooks...
@gerhardspeck3506
5 жыл бұрын
got one, never want to miss it
@CaptainOverpackerRides
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for visiting! -Scott
@anlacombe
9 жыл бұрын
I had a Brooks saddle on my first 10 speed bike in the 70's. When i finally got a new bike the saddle was the only thing i missed, it really had conformed to my body, my brother had the exact same bike and were both the same size, but we always knew if we switched bikes.. i forgot how much i liked that seat. worth considering next time a get a saddle. thanks for the Vid
@CaptainOverpackerRides
9 жыл бұрын
anlacombe Thanks for your comments! I finished a 400-km brevet last month and was surprised that my rear end wasn't sore at all. Okay, perhaps the rest of my body was so sore than an aching butt slipped my mind. ;-) Regardless, the saddle is not what made me anxious to leave the road after 22 hours of riding. I have a 600-km brevet in three weeks! Brooks rocks!
@anlacombe
9 жыл бұрын
nice, no better endorsement than that
@heyjoejp
4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review. I agree with it all! Took me 30 years to buy one. Won’t ever buy anything else. Just ordered a couple of more for my other bikes.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
4 жыл бұрын
Good choice!
@walkernursing
10 жыл бұрын
great review man! seriously you have thoroughly convinced me and my wife. thank you.
@htown77087
11 жыл бұрын
MAN' you must be a real good salesman..because you are making me buy this no joke
@misterfunnybones
10 жыл бұрын
I own 2 Brooks B17s, one with springs & one without. I guess I'm lucky because they were both fine out of the box. Not light, but on a loaded touring or commuter, comfort > weight.
@bigtechdude
9 жыл бұрын
If you had to keep just one. Springs or with out?
@misterfunnybones
9 жыл бұрын
Gary Swinson Springs. Comfort > Weight
@misterfunnybones
9 жыл бұрын
Gary Swinson check out the cambium too www.brooksengland.com/cambium/
@bigtechdude
9 жыл бұрын
misterfunnybones Thank you for the reply....
@misterfunnybones
9 жыл бұрын
Gary Swinson You're welcome.
@rah4981
4 жыл бұрын
Brooks b17 titan on my hardtail , same saddle on my full suspension. Also got the Brooks swallow titan on my road bike. Could not be more happy with them. Looks maybe a bit strange on a modern carbon road bike, but I don't care, it's so much more comfortable than the plastic saddle the bike came with. They are a bit heavier than other saddles but the comfort is well worth the weight. I will never ride anything else then Brooks saddles on my bikes.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience!
@TheRealChetManley
12 жыл бұрын
Very good review...seriously that was worthy of a TV show.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
11 жыл бұрын
Just remember to give it time. It will probably feel pretty good right away. But it'll take a few adjustments to hone-in the nose up/down adjustment. I have a new B17 Special that I'm breaking in. It doesn't feel as good as my older B17. But it'll get there. I'll probably get a B17 Titanium, too. Three B17s will give me saddles for rando, sport and tandem. :-)
@Diesel415
11 жыл бұрын
Great review and excellent points you make. The Brooks saddle is very misunderstood... the initial impression many people have is that it'll be uncomfortable because it has no padding yet they don't understand the concept behind it's "leather hammock" design. After trying many of the latest and greatest saddles for more than 30 years, I've found that there's no other saddle as comfortable for long mile rides nor as reliable with a decades long life-span as what Brooks offers.
@AdAnthony1
11 жыл бұрын
Hello Jorge CC. I have 3 bikes all fitted with a brooks saddle, a road bike fitted,Brooks Professional saddle this one has outlived 3 different bikes age of saddle 28 years ( been riding many years). a brooks B17 flyer[springs] fitted to my Guvnor bike very comfortable, don't care about the weight comfort is more important. Also have a Titanium railed B17 that is fitted to my cyclo cross commuting bike. Extremely comfortable & light. Mr Stealth is quite right good ,I feel honest review.
@MattSezer
6 жыл бұрын
As somebody who rides in all weather, the not getting it wet part would be a huge inconvenience, so I just ordered a C17. Also, while I love the classic look of the Brooks, it's in complete opposition with a carbon road bike.
@Ty-er5ok
7 жыл бұрын
Best B17 review I have seen. Well done. Like you, I found my B17 comfortable right out of the box, but I am 220 lbs. I'm thinking you are correct and my heavier weight helped. However, I did switch to a Brooks C17 Cambium with cut-out due to some middle-aged male issues. So far, it is great but I haven't used it that long. Really regret giving up my B17, but I was getting numbness on some long rides and that is not good. I don't fault the saddle though. It's just me. Ty
@CaptainOverpackerRides
7 жыл бұрын
Ty - Thanks for your comments. I cannot recall if I shared that I'm also 220 lbs. I find that the stronger I ride the more comfortable my saddles are, presumably because strong legs support more weight than weak or soft-pedaling legs. Take Care, Scott
@alfredklek
11 жыл бұрын
I ride about 150 miles a week on a Brooks B17 that I bought 11 years ago. I've had two others since but that first one just fits my butt so nicely. I think it's because it says "Brooks England" on it and not just "Brooks" like the new ones. The England part makes it faster. Thanks for the post. Lets keep Brooks in business!
@jasonstratton4343
3 жыл бұрын
These are the real deal. Just bought one for my touring bike after 3 wtb seats and countless others on my past bikes. Right off the bat, it felt great and now after 100 miles, it's like a cloud under my bum. Wish I would have realized long ago that the B17 was the Cadillac of bike seats, regardless of the perceived weight penalty and overblown care propaganda surrounding it.
@akkev907
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Your review has helped me decide on which saddle to choose.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
8 жыл бұрын
Huey - Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for visiting! -Scott
@eagle14036
8 жыл бұрын
I recently purchased the Brooks b17 saddle and it was comfortable right out of the box. I couldnt believe the difference between it and my gel saddle, like riding on a cloud! No pain, no big breaking in period for me, although I know it will improve as time goes. Like wine it will get much better with age. Well worth the hundred dollars i paid for it.I love it.
@kirkconway
10 жыл бұрын
im the same way as you. get the best and forget the rest, ignore blind, and ignorant people , let them lose out. but just the looking at the crafstman assembling them in the plant in England is enough for me. nice music on the video, and people walking and doing thier thing in midlands. cheer's.
@bob-o9865
2 жыл бұрын
I just bought the B17 s for 60 bucks in brand new condition. It should workout fine for me since I’m going to be riding 60 - 90* angle
@bikegypsy268
6 жыл бұрын
Never looked back since I bought my Brooks professional 10 years ago
@Beery1962
5 жыл бұрын
Just keep it dry (I use a waterproof saddle cover when riding in rain) and apply Proofide every few months and it will keep its shape for years.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
5 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Thanks for visiting! -Scott
@piotrpix
4 жыл бұрын
is there a cheaper alternative sollution to proofied? it seems like its wax for leather mixed with waterproof stuff.....
@GustavoHerediaActor
8 жыл бұрын
Very helpful review . I just bought a Brooks Saddle , the B33 , to replace the one my fat bike came with . Am sure I will definitely will feel the difference. Thankyou
@CaptainOverpackerRides
7 жыл бұрын
Gustavo - Thanks for visiting. I hope your saddle is working well for you. -Scott
@roberthoyle6371
3 жыл бұрын
Do know that saddles are like shoes. Get the one that fits. Having said that, I own 4 B17s, and my wife owns 2 women’s B17s. And mine have all gotten very wet and have survived.
@MadiKutchera
4 жыл бұрын
just received the Brooks Flyer for my fitness bike, thanks for the informative video.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
4 жыл бұрын
Not sure how I missed this. But thanks for visiting!
@VelezBiH
6 жыл бұрын
I just purchased Trek FX3, i love this bike, but i am not getting along with the stock saddle. Brooks B17 looks like it will be my first upgrade.
@pointsur
11 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your review. It has been the most informative to date. I'm 6'3 and almost 300 lbs(Think Michael Clarke Duncan). I currently have a Forte saddle similar to the one in your video. I will need a better saddle for centuries. My toss-up has been between the B17 and the Selle Anatomica Titanico X. I think I will purchase both, one for each of my bikes. I will keep you posted on the results.
@schlonzschuppe4516
6 жыл бұрын
i got me one. i am a heavy guy and from day 1 it felt better than any saddles i put my royal ass on. today i rode a testbike and in the evening my ass was numb. so i recommend to all of you this masterpiece of ass comfortness.
@DavidCulshawmer-r
10 жыл бұрын
just get the saddle wet at first then ride , this is the quickest way to break it in to your sit bone shape , after that you should keep it proofed and out of the rain , they realy are a great saddle after the breaking in bit :)
@ragnaringibergsson562
7 жыл бұрын
Proofide is the Brooks brand for Dubbin which you can buy at any shoe store for a fraction of the price. Also, I'm all for the quick break in; the trick is soak the saddle for about 5 minutes in warm water and then go for a quick ride - just long enough to mold the seat to your butt. (Judging by other postings, you probably get the same effect as a few thousand kilometres - well worth it for instant comfort). Then let it dry completely - after that apply Dubbin. Once it's broken in, it's a sweet ride.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
7 жыл бұрын
Ragnar - Thanks for visiting. My saddles are far from new today. Not sure if I'd want to use your method unless I was willing to risk ruining the saddle. I'm patient enough to break in the saddle the slow way. ;-) Take care! -Scott
@danwebb6766
7 жыл бұрын
You should never use Dubbin on Brooks saddles. That advice comes from Dubbin and several tanners I've asked.
@eunjisohn
11 жыл бұрын
I tried imperial model for 170k ride. The saddle that came w the rented bike was hurting me so much on my previous 70k ride so I decided to borrow my friend's Brooks saddle, apparently cos he said it was actually for women. I didn't know about Brooks at all and when I first received it, I actually doubted that such rock-hard saddle would feel more comfortable than the one that came w my bike. Boy, I was wrong. I felt very, very comfortable. Brooks is the best.
@nopy99
2 жыл бұрын
Love my b17. I would not settle for any other saddle
@jamesrdavis6951
8 жыл бұрын
I have a B17 aged and it is awesome!
@CaptainOverpackerRides
8 жыл бұрын
+James R Davis - Glad you like it! Thanks for writing. -Scott
@C345OFR
2 жыл бұрын
Joe Pera, is that you 😁?! J/k, thanks for the review, will help with my decision 👍.
@xavcarmic0686
9 жыл бұрын
thanks for the review Capt. I totally agree. the B17 is the best Brooks I own. I also have a Swift Ti and Professional. The Swift isn't as comfy as the Pro and the Pro isn't as good as the B17. My other favourites are Rolls which are nearly as comfortable as Brooks. I have tried and wasted money on many 'modern' saddles but always revert to Brooks and the Rolls.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
8 жыл бұрын
+mick carmic0 - Thanks for the comment! It's good to know that the B17 beats the Swift and Pro. I won't waste my time or money by checking them out. :-)
@jules2cv
4 жыл бұрын
The cover is also good for anti thef!. you cannot steal what you can't see 👀
@CaptainOverpackerRides
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for visiting.
@redmilkfloat
11 жыл бұрын
Hey there, Love this video. I also have a Trek Madone, and also have a Brooks B17 on it. I took this saddle off of my cyclocross bike, but am thinking of swapping it for a Brooks Swift or Team Professional... Bon velo.
@donnyo65
4 жыл бұрын
Waiting for mine to be delivered. I am a fat middle aged man riding a Surly Ogre - a little extra weight is nothing! Great video.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
4 жыл бұрын
That's exactly right! The weight savings afforded by other saddles amounts to a cheeseburger or visiting the toilet before a ride. HAHA! Take the weight and be comfortable. Thanks for visiting.
@donnyo65
4 жыл бұрын
@@CaptainOverpackerRides Got it at last and done about 200 miles so far - instant comfort and no numbness or shooting pains down my right leg. This is only going to get better.
@VitaminT805
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video sir
@CaptainOverpackerRides
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for visiting! -Scott
@reamannmacbiatiagh2057
4 жыл бұрын
I've used many saddles over the years and switched to a B17 about 6 years ago. I didn't have any problems breaking it in at all and I'm only 10st. Should I change the bike down the road in a moment of madness I will be keeping the saddle. Best wishes from Ireland, Ray
@CaptainOverpackerRides
4 жыл бұрын
I feel the same. I hope the saddles outlive the bikes. Thanks for visiting.
@ozvilladolid
7 жыл бұрын
Agree! The B17's the best bike part I've purchased.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
9 жыл бұрын
Jorge, I recommend the B17 for anyone who wants comfort and is willing to carry the extra weight (~10-oz), even a competitive cyclist who's having trouble finding the "right" saddle. I don't think a B17 is necessary for someone who commutes five miles each way since they're probably not in the saddle long enough to get uncomfortable. But anyone who rides more than 30 minutes at a time will benefit from the extra comfort, assuming they ride enough to eventually break-in the saddle. :-)
@xh0rsex
9 жыл бұрын
+Captain Overpacker _" I don't think a B17 is necessary for someone who commutes five miles each way since they're probably not in the saddle long enough to get uncomfortable. But anyone who rides more than 30 minutes at a time will benefit from the extra comfort."_ - did you misspeak here and mean to say 30 miles instead of 30 minutes, because it takes around 30 minutes (for me at least) to ride around 5 miles, which is the distance you said it isn't really worth it for. I use a bike to commute - I don't drive. I ridden 4 miles to work up to 10 miles to work, one way, as well as commuted around town. I've had my bike along with the stock seat for about 10 yrs now, and I never found my butt or "junk" to become uncomfortable. I never once even questioned the idea of, "man I gotta get a new seat," due to comfort. However, my stock seat is getting old and the cracking and the foam is showing, so now I'm in the market for a new seat, which is why I stumbled on this vid.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
9 жыл бұрын
+James Bauer - Thanks for writing. I did intend to say 30 minutes. For me, saddle TIME has more to do with discomfort than miles. Since I have days when I might ride 10 miles in 30 minutes, that was what I chose for a threshold. If I'm riding slower, then I might feel similar discomfort in only five miles if I'm riding slow enough to take 30 minutes to cover that distance (still headwind or climbing?). It's all relative; I just pulled a number from the air. Everyone is different.
@CaptainOverpackerRides
8 жыл бұрын
+VAPOR BADTREKK - Thanks for the constructive feedback. If you watched the video, then you'll know that I don't care about weight. My daily rider is a 25-lb bike with fenders and can weigh 35 lbs when I'm packed for a day ride in varying weather. Some riders are "weight weenies" and literally will not try a great saddle just because it's a little heavier. I'm not one of those riders.
@CormacBoyle83
12 жыл бұрын
Brilliant review, will be getting one cause of this. Cheers
@seyo8068
4 жыл бұрын
I bought the same like u and i love it... still have to make my miles whit it but its hard to go out now whit the virus situation
@CaptainOverpackerRides
4 жыл бұрын
Group rides are mostly canceled around here. Ironically, there's less traffic on the roads these days; so, it's safer to ride. However, I wouldn't want ANYTHING to happen to me that would require an ER visit, even just for stitches. The saying "Hospitals have sick people" is far more true today than ever. Stay safe!
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