Brooks B17 Narrow Saddle - Brown

Perfect for skinny guys

Put this saddle on my Salsa Fargo for those long days on the gravels. Once you break it in, it's molded to your butt. Should outlast the next few bikes. I have the regular B17 on another bike that has a more upright position, this one is more comfortable for a racier position.

Pros: Legendary brooks quality, will outlast your frame.

Cons: Expensive.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: March 13, 2013
Reviewed by: Nick L., Minnesota

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I usually like a narrow saddle, so I bought this instead of the B17 standard.

This never seemed to work right for me and was eventually replaced with B17 special.

I did find that this saddle worked much better with the nose of the saddle pointed up a few degrees.

Cons: Smaller rivets and black underside of this saddle give it a cheap look.

Would Buy Again: No
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 02, 2011
Reviewed by: Scott K., Oregon

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Ex Cathedra: From The Seat

Two of my four saddles are this model. (Another is the standard B-17.) I simply can't imagine riding anything but Brooks (or similar) saddles. There really is nothing like broken-in tensioned leather for comfort, durability and gracefully-aged good looks.

I like a narrow yet flat saddle, so the B17 narrow is ideal for my road and fixed-gear bikes. The Professional is a bit wider (though a bit narrower than the standard B17) and has a more convex shape. Some people prefer that; others prefer a wider saddle. But, whatever your preference, Brooks probably has a saddle that will work for you.

And, let's face it, if you have a lugged steel or any sort of vintage bike, what else would you put on it?

P.S. I found that, like some other female riders, I actually prefer both the shape and the extra length of the men's Brooks saddles, as I tend to slide forward and back as I change hand positions throughout my ride.

Pros: Comfort. Good looks. Comfort. Ages well. Comfort. Never goes out of style. Comfort. Quality materials and workmanship. Comfort. Tradition. And, oh, did I say comfort?

Cons: Weight. But a heavy saddle isn't going to slow you down if you're comfortable on it. Also, rotating weight is far more important to your performance than the avoirdupois of this or any other saddle.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: December 18, 2010
Reviewed by: Justine V., New York

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One you go Brooks...

What can I say? Once you go Brooks, you don't go back. I tried putting off getting one for quite some time for that exact reason (as they do tend to be a bit pricey).

The B17 however, is an excellent saddle for being on the lower end of the Brooks price range. Great saddle for a commuter or touring bike, in addition to many others I'm sure. They certainly can take a bit of time to break in, but once they are, they supply a consistent and excellent level of comfort.

Pros: comfort, durability, longevity

Cons: price

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: November 04, 2010
Reviewed by: dzimney, Portland, OR

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A bit sleeker than the standard Brooks. Works well for me, especially after breaking it in.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 01, 2010
Reviewed by: Yegor M., Washington

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