Model. The tensioned leather evolves over time, giving each saddle a unique character. Standard. 540 grams (weights may vary due to leather thickness). 280mm Length x 170mm Width. Right, let’s not beat about the bush here; these are expensive saddles. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Free postage. Brooks Champion Flyer S and B17 Champion Special. The Brooks B17 is a truly a beautiful saddle. See similar items. AU $79.77 postage. With copper rails, mid-sized copper rivets and a chamfered edge on the skirt, this saddle is stylin'. NATURAL … Brooks B17 Champion Standard Brown Leather Saddle. June 2008 . Size: Select Size Chart Color: Black HANDMADE IN ENGLAND- Manufactured using 100 year old traditional techniques and the finest vegetable tanned leather. The B17 series is the most popular Brooks model. Price: US $95.00. Special ‘brass rivets ‘ nice condition . From £94.99 Black. With a proper polish the light rub marks won’t be noticeable at all . New saddle for my Raleigh International Project with the new saddle on Sarah's Super Course mixte. BROOKS ENGLAND SADDLE RAIN COVER - LARGE. Current Stock: 0 Current Stock: 1. AU $29.95. Brooks B17 Champion. Brooks Rubber Bar End Plugs. The B17 Champion special with copper carriage in antique brown looks and nice and this modified version looks even better and rides great. All-leather . 1 bid. They are an excellent choice for touring, century rides, ultra-marathon rides and other demanding types of cycling. Customers who bought this item also bought. Item location: San Francisco, California, United States . Details about Brooks B17 Champion Special Saddle See original listing. The keystone of the Brooks saddle line with a few extra features. Unique mid-sized hammer copper rivets, copper plated steel rails and chamfered sides are sure to add a touch of class to any bike, new or old. Ideal for long-distance cycle touring and trekking, and ATB use; also makes a great commuter saddle. AU $79.77 postage. It’s as it’s come straight of the bike . Saddle Flyer Imperial Black SE60N BROOKS City Universal. Watch. AU $211.99. BROOKS B17 S Standard HONEY. Picture Information. This saddle is an excellent choice for touring, century rides, ultra-marathon rides and other demanding types of cycling. Watch. As you mentioned it was limited to 1925 pieces. Brand. Quantity. I used a standard Brompton saddle for about 6 months (the original foam saddle on pre 2009 models, not the new saddle with the hand grip on the nose). Titanium. Brown. Ended: Dec 10, 2020. AU $200.00. Ending Today at 21:29 AEST 5h 9m Local pickup. Watch. In this video I review the Brooks B17 Saddle. 5 out of 5 stars (1) 1 product ratings - Saddle b17 Special Brown SE62M BROOKS City Universal. Like all Brooks saddles the leather will eventually conform to the riders body for an unmatched level of comfort. BROOKS B17 Leather Saddle-UK Made B17, Black Brown Honey or Aged … Maybe it's a man thing. The B.17 is Brooks's most popular saddle, and the one we recommend most of the time. Brooks B17 Champion Special Saddle: Condition: Used. LS11 BROOKS B72 4 wire saddle Dressed top Very good to excellent £45 . Like all of our leather saddles, each beautiful B17 Special emerges by hand from our Smethwick, England factory where it has been carefully finished with hand-hammered copper rivets to add life to the saddle by protecting the durable vegetable tanned leather. Includes loops for traditional English touring bags. Brooks B17 Special Black Top Copper Rails Saddle The Brooks B17 Champion Special leather bike saddle features large hammered copper rivets for a retro look. £4.99 Natural. A Brooks saddle should feel comfortable, though a little hard when you get it. The seller hasn't specified a postage method to United States. England . The Brooks B17 isn't laden with technology. Saddle b17 Special Brown SE62M BROOKS City Universal. Brooks B17 Narrow Imperial Bike Saddle. Bling; the Champion Flyer Special has big fancy copper rivets. This iconic saddle was first introduced into the Brooks product range in 1890. C $82.60 + shipping . Cruiser . SPORT CYCLIST PREFERRED – The B17 has long been the first choice of sporting cyclists who prefer the freedom of thigh movement and the unparalleled comfort of the B17. AU $5.80 postage. General Cycling Discussions: 25: 15 Oct 2020 Brooks B17 Standard Leather Saddle - Black. Honey. Brooks B17 Saddle Brand Brooks Price $130.00 Select Options. The B17 saddle is handmade by Brooks England in their factory in Birmingham. Have … C $94.63 1 bid + shipping . AU $205.77. Brooks B17 Champion Special: Brand: Brooks: Primary Group: B17: Model: B17 Champion Special: Years: ? This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. The shapes of the C17 and C15 are based on the popular Brooks B17 touring saddle and their racing Swift saddle, respectively. Made in England. England . The Special has copper rails, mid-sized copper rivets and a chamfered edge on the skirt. Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 . The design is largely unchanged from the original product that was introduced over 100 years ago. First introduced in 1898, the B17 has been in production for over 100 years. All-leather . Finding the right bicycle saddle has many personal variables — from riding style to, yes, bum shape. Brooks Standard Spanner. No amount of breakin will fix it. 0. blorg Posts: 1,169. Black Steel. The only surprise I have had with the Brooks B17 Champion Special is that I love it, and if anyone tries to take it from me, I will have no choice but to freak out. FF. It is directly descending from the B66 Champion, first featured in the 1927 catalogue. All of the B17 models feature bag loops to permit the use of a traditional English-style From £9.99 Out of Stock. Brooks England Saddle Cover. Brooks . The latest release of the Brooks Sprinter that you are referring to (B17 Champion Sprinter with titanium frame) was released by Brooks in 2008. Brooks . I've never had any discomfort breaking them in, but wouldn't recommend a hundred mile ride until you've got a few miles on them. The B17 is most appropriate for cyclists who set their handlebars about the same height as their saddles, or a bit lower. There are different variants. In fact, it hasn't much changed in twice my lifetime. Flyer . Dispatched with Other Courier (3 to 5 days). 2 x Brooks B17 champion standard SOLD: For Sale & Auction: 1: 15 Feb 2020: Brooks Saddles i have on e bay: For Sale & Auction: 0: 7 Dec 2020: Brooks B17 special £60: For Sale & Auction: 7: 6 Nov 2020: To Brooks, or not Brooks? Bicycle saddle reviews can be difficult to discern. Cruiser . Black. Saddle b17 Women's Brown Antique SE70A BROOKS City Universal. I … Sharing the same leather tops of the B17 models, they combine the comfort of these popular models with the extra suspension granted by two rear springs. Having said that, if you don't want it, I'd be interested- I'll send johnnyc71 a PM. Postage and packaging . I am aware of the following differences between the standard B17 and the B17 Champion Special: B17: === small steel rivets black painted frame non-skivved edges Champion Special: ===== large hammered copper rivets copper plated frame skivved edges I seem to recall reading that the standard B17's leather was thinner than the CS, allowing faster break-in. Opens image gallery. In the 1920s a new B17 model was introduced, the Narrow which was just 6in wide. Brooks B17 Champion Special Men’s Saddle…Comfort or Calluses? The B17 Champion Special is a fancier version of Brooks’ flagship model, the B17 Standard. Seller: grayrogue4181 | Seller's other items. The special B17 features mid-size hammered copper rivets, copper plated steel rails and chamfered sides. Black, Honey, or Brown cover. One point, if you get a saddle, even the B17, and you feel like you’re in pain, get rid of it. Brooks B17 vs B17 Champion Special . Image not available. Style. Please click on image above to get a large image with views from both sides of the saddle LS11A BROOKS CHAMPION FLYER SPRUNG SADDLE HONEY 1980s–90s B17 Standard width Excellent £49 . Reviewing a B17 saddle as new piece of gear may seem a bit odd – the design was introduced into the Brooks range in 1910. Imperial. From £54.99 Black. In 1905 Brooks introduced a new version of the B17, the B17 Champion with dimensions of 11 x 6 1/2in almost identical to the modern Standard model. AU $211.24. … AU $250.33. Watch . C $94.63 1 bid + shipping . The Brooks B-17 Champion Special Titanium model uses a 60 mm zinc-plated bolt with a tapered collar nut (the importance of which will be apparent later). Brooks Bicycle Saddle - Flyer S - Ladies - Black . The B17 Champion Special is a fancier version of Brooks flagship model, the B17 Standard. Brooks Cambium C17 All Weather Saddle. Special. Brand: Brooks; Model: Special Bicycle Saddle B17, Type: Saddle, Material: Leather, Frame: Steel; Length: 280mm; Width: 170mm, Colour: green, honey, black, Weight: 540 grams. Being a leather saddle, it takes a few rides to break in, in the neighborhood of a hundred miles. ). Shipping: Calculate Varies based on location and shipping method. My B17’s are Ti Special and they are all on high end sub twenty pound bikes. I have a Brooks B17 Champion Special on my Brompton and a titanium Swift on my road bike. Vintage 1970's Lycett Saddle-(same as Brooks B17) C $51.63 + shipping . After reading many reviews, I bought the Brooks B17 Champion Standard to replace basically a new seat on a recent mountain bike purchase. Brooks Champion Special B17 Titanium Saddle Bike Bicycle Seat Black. If you’ve always wanted a leather saddle but aren’t sure if they are right for you, give his series a read. Most bikes today come with saddles made of molded plastic or nylon, though some higher end saddles are made of carbon fiber. It had made a brief appearance in the 1910 catalogue but it does not appear to become established in the range before the 1920s. Condition is "Used". Brooks B17 Saddle. The stock seat was just too soft with too much flex for my taste so even though the Brooks line is somewhat expensive, I decided it was time to try one. I have tested this saddle for over 10,000 Km now and this is what I have to say! It also makes a great commuter saddle. Brooks B17 Special . Add To Cart Add To Cart. Key Specs. Sixlegs- I wouldn't rule out the Imperial, the idea of the cutout is sound and very common with female-specific saddles. B17 . Mouse over to Zoom-Click to enlarge: X. £4.99 Brooks Leather Bar Tape. Loops for traditional English-style touring bag. The Swallow is narrower and I tried the modification shown first for a friend who likes the swallow but wants it a bit wider (for the bigger butts ;-)), but he also wanted the pressure relieving cutout of the B17 Imperial. Superb craftsmanship and a vintage yet timeless design set it apart from other touring and commuting saddles. The B17 Special offers a little extra flair over Brook's classic B17 model. This is a classic piece of cycling gear and is Brooks best selling model. I noticed that even today they still have some for sale on the Brooks England site, so they obviously haven't sold very well – five years on and still haven't sold all 1925 limited edition saddles?? This is a Special version of the basic Black Brooks B.17, because the lower edge of the side flap is hand-beveled (skived), and the rivets holding the leather to the frame are 13mm wide copper and set by hand with a hammer, rather than small steel and machine-set. #floridagravelbiking Thoughts on this plank of wood...I mean leather. A new Brooks B17 Champion Special leather saddle is bolted to his seat post and boy if he isn’t worked up about it. If it hurts to ride it, get another model. Type. 7 watching. The B17 is designed for long-distance bicycle touring. IDEALE The largest and most well respected of French saddle makers. Origin. Hand-hammered rivets and special finishes characterise the B17 Special Saddle. It is ideal for long distance cycle touring, trekking, and atb use. Unable to be content with just riding the thing he has decided to record the break in period every 100 miles to bring you an inside look at the whole process. Watch. 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