Brooks England B17 Special, Leather Bike Saddle with Hand-Hammered Copper Rivets
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Style: B17 Special
Color: Brown
Features
- HANDMADE IN ENGLAND- Manufactured using 100 year old traditional techniques and the finest vegetable tanned leather.
- FLAGSHIP MODEL-The B17 has been on the market for over 100 years, featured in the Brooks catalog as early as 1898.
- COPPER RAILS-The B17 Special features copper plated steel metalwork and matching hand hammered copper rivets.
- LONG DISTANCE MODEL- Preferred for long distance sports touring, trekking and mountain bike use.
- NATURAL VENTILATION- The pores of the vegetable tanned leather give the B17 natural ventilation, keeping you cool throughout your ride.
- Copper Steel Rail
- Weight: 540 grams
- Length 275mm Width 175mm
Description
Like all of our leather saddles, each beautiful B17 Special is handmade in our Smethwick, England factory with hand-hammered copper rivets to protect the durable, vegetable tanned leather. Hand-hammered rivets and special finishes characterise the B17 Special Saddle. 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.
Brand: Brooks England
Color: Brown
Product Dimensions: 14"L x 9"W x 4"H
Material: Leather
Outer Material: Leather
Brand Name: Brooks England
Global Trade Identification Number: 67
Number of Items: 1
Number of Packs: 1
Unit Count: 1 Count
Item Weight: 2 pounds
Manufacturer: Highway Two, LLC.
UPC: 831273006167
Included Components: B17 Special
Item Type Name: bike-saddles-and-seats
Model Number: B211000A17205
Manufacturer Part Number: B211 A17205
Warranty Description: Two years from the date of purchase against defects in manufacture or materials
Color: Brown
Item Dimensions L x W x H: 14"L x 9"W x 4"H
Pad Type: Leather
Bike Type: Mountain Bike
Weight Capacity Maximum: 907 g
Material Type: Leather
Outer Material: Leather
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Style: B17 Special
Color: Honey
I took the plunge and bought this seat after much debate. I've been riding cycles almost my entire life starting at around 5 or 6 I can't recall. As I got older, I got more into competitive cycling and had more than two dozen different types of seats. Each and everyone takes time to break and some are better than others. Some start out pretty comfortable but after a long ride, it really hurts. Some less if I wear padded shorts plus another layer of padding. But they pretty much all hurt nevertheless. Now here's the Brooks. Rather clunky looking yet very aesthetically pleasing to the eye saddles. First ride about 24 miles, trying to micro-adjust to my bike (Bike Friday Pocket Rocket) but keep sliding back and forth and I feel like I keep slipping forward. So I raise the nose just a bit but then it was too much. This isn't the saddle's fault but rather the seat post design. It feels rock hard even though I had applied the Proofhide overnight. On the second ride, more micro adjustment and lowering the post an mm or two. Still felt like sliding forward a bit so I adjusted the tilt again. But, here's the weird part. The seat still hasn't been broken in and it still feels very hard but I don't feel pain. And my bottom is saying "Hey this is very comfortable, keep riding faster!" My single-gear Bike Friday now feels like a completely different bike.. only much better! On my third ride, I noticed a couple of very important habits that I used to have during my years of cycling. First, I don't stand anymore when anticipating a bump or washboard on the road surface. Actually, I now just enjoy going over them and feeling those imperfections on the road (like vinyl vs. CD?). Also, that last few miles after a ride when you're tired, wow, that feeling of relaxing and just enjoying sitting and pedaling very joyfully! If it's this good and I now only put less than 70+ miles, I can't wait for several hundred or a thousand! Update: So far, I have put over 200 miles on the new Brooks B17 Special saddle. I have applied Proofhide after each ride as well as put Obenauf's Leather Conditioner on the bottom of the saddle. One I noticed was that as soon as I applied the oil underneath saddle using a small brush, the leather quickly became very supple and flexible. On the most recent ride, I immediately noticed how comfortable saddle began to feel even at the beginning of the ride. This did not happen at least towards the end of the ride which was about 20 miles. I also started to notice a slight arch forming on the seat which wasn't there before when it was new (compare the 1st pict which is most recent vs. last picture when it was new). I will continue to do the Proofhide/Obenauf's oil treatment and start to scale back some what down to every other month from hearon. Update (5/27): To date, I have logged over 500 miles on the B17. Without the slightest doubt, as what others have said about this saddle is undeniably true. That is, the more miles you put on, the comfortable it gets. Now I ride fairly briskly on my single gear Bike Friday road bike. Because of this, I think it's breaking-in a lot faster. I already started to see darker spots on the area where my body makes the most contact during the ride. Also I noticed that the saddle, although it's firmer than say Terry's gel saddle, it is way more comfortable yet because it has less give, I tend to put power down on the pedals more efficiently and feels less tired after the run. I also have the B17 with the cutout in the middle which is comfortable, but I think the B17 Special would be my first choice if I had to buy a new one. If you're on the fence about this saddle, don't, by far, this is the most comfortable saddle I've owned to date. Update-7/4: So far I must have put close to 800 miles on the B17 Special. As you can see from the last photo, saddle has begun to take some noticeable form according to physiques. Also notice the discoloration started to occur around the edges. However, the seat is now noticeably more comfortable. I can unanimously say, so far, I am loving this saddle, it makes my daily workout on the Bike Friday a shear heaven!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2023 by Lovingkindness
Style: B17 Special
Color: Black
This is an exceptional bike seat at an incredible price - about half the new price. My other B17 Special was put out of commission by a tensioner bolt breaking. I tried a couple of other seats but not worked and some were just overall painful after 20 miles. I was searching for a used seat while my other seat got repaired and this popped up. It arrived quickly and even though it was listed as used it came in the original Brooks packaging attached to the box interior as original. I could see no marks on the rails and nothing to show it had been ridden. I compared to my older saddle and they were exact copies in every way. In looking closer the leather had several defects that were not up to Brooks standards -see photos. I suspect this is a "second" and not "used". Brooks seats are light weight, strong, long lasting and just comfortable. My original rooks lasted 50K+ miles. Even with the slight creases in the leather If it lasts 20K miles I'll be happy at this price and enjoy every mile.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2025 by John McElrath
Style: B17 Special
Color: Brown
This is one of Two Brooks Saddles that I purchased. The first one is a Swift Saddle by Brooks. The second was the B17. The reason I purchased these saddles is due to the theory that they act like a hammock (leather suspended by a frame with no support directly under the leather) this is supposed to cushion your Butt on long or short rides. The reason this is so is because the leather flexes like a shock absorber. Not sure if the leather saddle molds to your Butt? I must say that my purpose for the B17 because of the large surface area is for my early Spring riding. The saddle is larger and therefore will be more comfortable. So basically get rid of your huge Gel Seats because this will replace that and offer more style and comfort. The B17 is also smaller that those Gel Seats in general. Once your Butt gets used to the pressure on your Butt Bones you can move onto the more sport oriented Swift saddle. Well at least that is my plan. If you have a real sport rode bike the B17 will look a little dorky! Honestly I like it and so does my Butt so I don't care. I need all the help I can get early in the season. Remember it is still smaller than those big Gel seats. The B17 in my opinion is a better alternative. I mentioned the Swift saddle by Brooks. Well that is the Saddle I have been using now that my Butt is accustom to riding. It looks like a sport saddle but retro. They are in my opinion a work of art and truly beautiful. Now you may ponder the thought of a Titanium frame Vs. Steel? Well the Titanium Saddles are at least $200.00 more and drop the weight by 1/2 pound. If you feel a half pound is worth an extra $200.00 then go for it. For me it is not. How too decide if you want a B17 or a Swift? Well you can do what I did and purchase one of each but if you only want one saddle then here's how you decide..... Basically if your handle Bars are lower than your seat/saddle then go with the Swift because it has no skirt and if your riding with low handle bars your in sport mode and the skirt of the B17 will rub your Thighs in that riding position. If your Handlebar position is equal too or higher than your saddle then go with the B17 or the Swift. Breaking in your Saddle by Brooks????? That will be different for everyone. What I did is purchase the Proof hide conditioner. I rub it with my Fingers under the saddle and on top. Placed in Sun Light after it was absorbed I put another coat on top of saddle then went for a 40 mile ride. Came home put another coat on etc. I did this three times riding in between coats. Basically do not go by mileage put in the saddle, use Time it is better because will all ride at different speeds so basically boils down to time. Well I just finished a Five Hour ride this past Sunday and that basically did it. It is broken in. I must say that I experienced no Numbness at all which I have experienced in the Past on other saddles and my Butt felt great. I must mention that there are other models of Brooks Saddles B17, B15, Swift etc.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2014 by Averagejoe
Style: B17 Special
Color: Brown
This is without doubt one of the best saddles in the world..ITs leather is tough and durable and yet gives me the best ride on long trips over 20 miles . IT cannot be beat on rides of around 50 miles and more. This is the only saddle I would use on long races and rides. I have used many Brooks from the pro models with large copper rivets to some of the swallow shapes . B 17 and pro models are the best ..On some races I switch to a lighter saddle and they suffice but every time i get into my Brooks I notice how comfortable they are....The French Ideal saddles are better made and better finished but their leather is super hard, I have one French saddle that I still cant break in , In fact its breaking me. The Ideal saddle is better made and better finished but I can't use it..It does look good on my shelf. Go Brooks !
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Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2020 by aplsails
Style: B17 Special
Color: Brown
Perfect Brooks saddle! It’s exactly what I expected, I have one on another bicycle and I love it! I’ve been riding with Brooks saddles for years and have no reason to change. Plus, this one is gorgeous with all the copper fittings and grommets.
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2026 by Linda O'connor
Style: B17 Special
Color: Black
As expected it took about 300 miles of riding to really break in this seat, and the effort to do so was well worth it! This seat is the most comfortable I’ve had since I started back riding back in 2013. I will admit though that a bike seat is highly personal so know what you’re getting into. Also, to aid quick break in I’d suggest you get a container of Brooks Proofide saddle treatment and use it with this saddle as directed.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2026 by Tony B
Style: B17 Special
Color: Honey
I got 2 of these seats from Amazon. Was a bit surprised to find the copper studs black with oxidation on one. It took time time to remove the oxide and but copper polish to restore them . Not nice for a brand new purchase . The second seat had an imperfect leather - like a line running through the grain. Also FYI the box comes with the seat and spanner only . There is not a single can of Proofide which Brooks recommend you apply immediately after unpacking . Boo Hoo - was expecting a small tin inside . The seat looks nice , it is bit broad and after I break it in , I can comment about their legendary comfort . Hope that has more stars !
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Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2015 by Karan Kapur
Style: B17 Special
Color: Black
Forst off, I recommend not wearing padded shorts with any Brooks saddle. This helps your sit bones make their mark in the leather and break in time is drastically reduced. This fact took me far too long to realize. That said, The B17 is the ideal saddle for almost all riding. I also have a Flyer which is a B17 with springs and it's also amazing. Do yourself a favor and just buy one already.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2025 by locohefe