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Brooks England B17 Carved | Leather Bike Saddle With An Anatomical Cut-out For Pressure Relief
For riders in search of pressure relief, the B17 Carved features a “registered cutting” which first appeared with Brooks saddles in the 1890s. Made in England.
Handcrafted Since 1866
FEATURES
- Central cut-out for pressure relief
- Laced saddle flaps added tension
- Durable, 5mm thick, Vegetable Tanned Leather
- Distinctive side stamp
- Iconic Brooks backplate
- Tubular steel rivets
MATERIALS
- Steel rail
- Vegetable tanned leather top
- Tubular steel rivets
IDEAL FOR
- Cycling in the city
- Travelling the globe
- Gravel & Bikepacking
- Road cycling
Naturally Timeless. Made By Hand. Shaped By You.
For riders in search of pressure relief, the B17 Carved features a “registered cutting” which first appeared with Brooks saddles in the 1890s. Still providing relief today, the B17 Carved is made from vegetable tanned leather that will age beautifully over time.
Additionally, laced saddle flaps allow for increased tension and preserve the saddle’s shape. A more flexible saddle than the standard B17, this comfortable saddle is finished with steel rivets and a steel undercarriage.
- Durable Vegetable Tanned Leather
- Shapes Over Time
- Lasting Comfort & Breathability
- Handcrafted Since 1866
Scott the Baker
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2025
My first Brooks and my first leather saddle since 82, a "Belt" on my first bike, a classic Fuji. I'm ecstatic, this thing is gorgeous and the build quality it's ridiculous. I'm so glad I purchased it..... Stay tuned for my riding experience....
ryan chapman
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2025
Looks classy and is comfortable right out of the box. Installed on my old Surly LHT along with some new rando bars and couldn’t be happier.
Joseph
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2024
I have 4 Brooks saddles in total. I think they’re great right off the rack. But, they only get better and better and better and better…
Iowa Bob
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024
Everyone's butt is different, but mine likes leather saddles. I was comfortable right out of the box with no break-in. I have 2 more of these ready to go on my other bikes.I like that Brooks saddles are firm, but also have a cushy "give" when you hit sharp bumps.I bought a Brooks Team Pro (also carved) before the B17. For me the B17 is more comfortable. I'm not sure why, but it might be due to the cutout. The B17 cutout is about 21 mm wide, the Team Pro is 18. I have a very large prostate. The extra 3 mm width could make the edge of the cutout less noticeable. I'm aware of the cutout edge on the Team Pro, but not so much on the B17.I'm 5'8", about 150 pounds. I typically ride upright at 13-17 mph on drop bar road bikes.
Joanna Schwerdfeger
Reviewed in Australia on December 27, 2024
Great product
ThatIsBananas
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2023
While this is normally a 5 star saddle (I have them on all my bikes), the one I received has some variations in the leather grain that I probably wouldn’t have chosen if I had the opportunity to pick my own. But given that it was a great price and not visible in use, I’ve learned to live with it.The B17s is always comfortable, will last forever, and is an excellent choice.
Jeff Chua
Reviewed in Singapore on December 2, 2022
very comfortable
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on September 23, 2021
Brooks bike saddles are the standard
jack
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 2, 2020
This listing is unclear about whether it's for the Champion Standard or the Champion Narrow model, but luckily I have both and what I have to say applies equally to the two of them (and also the Team Pro Imperial and Swift). I've been using Brooks saddles (I now have 5) on my rotating fleet of daily bikes for 4 years now and I absolutely adore them. I wouldn't look at anything else. My oldest has well over 1000 miles on it and is on its second bike and it still looks wonderful. I have given the tension nut about 1/2 turn in that time.They come out of the box very hard, but they do soften with use and regular proofiding and become extremely comfortable, that process takes a few hundred miles. I've also found that the colour gets deeper and warmer with use (my saddles are all Honey coloured), which is nice. They look beautiful.Care is very important. You should apply proofide every 3-6 months whether you ride the bike or not, and possibly more if you ride very long distances. You should also keep a plastic bag under the saddle. Never ride a saddle with a plastic bag over it, but do put a bag over the saddle when you park the bike as rain is not your friend. You must not ride on a drenched saddle so if the rain gets it, you're walking home (it should be fine once it's dried out, but wet leather can tear). You also need to make sure you tension it as it stretches, it isn't a lot, but if you let it go slack it won't last as long (or be as comfortable).Obviously crashing your bike or letting it fall will scuff the saddle in a way which can't be repaired, but it has to be a very very bad scuff to damage it structurally.I haven't had any trouble fitting my saddles, though all of mine are attached to old fashioned clamps on vintage British roadsters.
Schweaty
Reviewed in Japan on December 25, 2018
Product was exactly what I wanted and arrived when expected. Would do it again if need be ; )
Endure161
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2017
I first bought a Team Pro Imperial (Honey Brown) a couple of months ago to replace another saddle I had been using on my Cannondale R1000 road bike. It felt great from the first time I rode using it. I treated it per the instructions before installing it on my bike. With some bar tape to match it has a great vintage look and is very comfortable. My second ride with it was a mountainous metric century and I finished it with absolutely no discomfort from the saddle!I have been rebuilding an old touring bike and needed a saddle for it. Since the Team Pro worked so well I decided to order another Brooks saddle. My only fault (sort of) with the Team Pro is that there are no eyelets nor other good way to tie a tool bag to the seat. So, I ordered a B17 Imperial in standard width and brown color. Dimensions are very similar to the Team Pro but the frame has eyelets for my toolbag. One of the first things that I noticed is that the leather on the B17 is noticeably thinner than the leather on the Team Pro. That makes the seat a bit more flexible and I guess it will be "broken in" a bit quicker than the other saddle. As with the first saddle, it was comfortable from the first time I sat on it. That makes the break in time a non-issue for me.I am very pleased with both of my Brooks saddles. They are a bit more comfortable for me than the "men's anatomic saddles" that I had been using previously. There have been no perineal issues for me which can make a huge difference in whether a saddle works for long hours on the bike or not. I would not hesitate to buy another one in the future.
Randy Rowell
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2017
I have been wanting one of these saddles after seeing them on the Public Bike web site, but didn't want to shell out so much money for such a simple appearing saddle. After checking on Amazon, I found this one and decided to give it a try. This is a really great bike seat with eyeholes for laces (which are included, just not shown in the picture) and a comfort cutout in the center. I applied the included proofide saddle dressing as instructed, the attached this to my bike. I let the proofide dry on the upper part, then buffed off. On my first ride, I think I had the seat tilted up too much in the front as I kept sliding back, so I readjusted the seat making it more level and have now found a new level of comfort on my bike. After just those two rides, I cannot comprehend how this simple seat can work so well. I would recommend this saddle for anyone wanting a comfortable and stylish ride. Highly recommended.
CODY W SMITH
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2013
I've been bike riding for long enough now to know one undeniable truth: If you aren't comfortable on your saddle, you're going to find riding very unenjoyable. I've been through 4 saddles before purchasing this one. They were either comfortable and lacking in performance or uncomfortable and great in performance. I think this one covers both. I haven't even put 100 miles on it and I've already stopped needing to wearing padded shorts for shorter rides. My legs have plenty of clearance to not restrict leg motion. The cut-out in the middle is a definite must and does a great job separating this Brooks saddles from others. Their are a few cons that are worth noting. It's a tiny bit heavier than other saddles, but nothing thats going to affect the common rider in speed that you don't gain in comfort. Their is a titanium frame model available from the Brooks website, and possible amazon. This saddle is not meant to get wet, as per instructions and care. Finally, don't hesitate on purchasing the Brooks Proofide. It's not an option, it's a necessity.
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