Naturally Timeless. Made By Hand. Shaped By You.

A comfortable saddle from day one, the B17 Softened is an ideal saddle for commuting, touring and general use. With vegetable tanned leather treated with special waxes for more supple performance straight out of the box, the B17 Softened is fitted with eyelets to be laced to the desired tension and to preserve the saddle shape. Finished with black steel rails and machined steel rivets, the B17 Softened is a comfortable bike seat for those who want to avoid a lengthy break-in period.

Techical Specs:

L 275mm x W 175mm x H 65mm
Weight: 520 g

Features:

Durable, 5mm thick, Vegetable Tanned Leather
Nubuck leather is softer than standard to allow for a shorter break-in period
Laces for Saddle Tensioning
Tubular steel rivets
Distinctive side stamp
The iconic Brooks backplate

Materials:

Steel rail / Copper plated
Vegetable tanned leather top
Tubular steel rivets

Ideal For:

Cycling in the city
Travelling the globe
Gravel & Bikepacking
Road cycling

Durable Vegetable Tanned Leather
Only the finest premium vegetable tanned leather for strength, beauty and durability.

Extended 10-Year Guarantee
The Brooks extended 10-year guarantee on all our leather saddles is founded on the quality and consistency of materials and the exceptional work of our craftspeople.

Handcrafted Since 1866
Our workshops have been crafting Brooks iconic leather saddles for more than 150 years.

Lasting Comfort & Breathability
Leather is a naturally breathable material that provides a unique type of well-being. The leather top is suspended over the saddle rail to create a suspended moulded seat, similar to a hammock, for tailored lasting comfort.

Shapes Over Time
Journey after journey, our leather naturally moulds to the unique shape of the rider for a more comfortable ride.

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