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Brooks B17 Imperial Saddle

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Review by Wags

Love it!
by Wags
PA
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

I read a lot of reviews on Brooks Saddles and they were mixed. My experience has been great so far. I have about 600 miles on my saddle and it was comfortable from the first ride. My longest ride was 80 miles and I didn�t have any of issues I had with my other saddles. I can�t wait until it�s broken in.

Reviewed 8/10/2020
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Review by Anonymous

Love this saddle!
by Anonymous
Daily Commuter

I've been told these are really uncomfortable until you get them broken in, but I have loved it right out of the box.

Reviewed 5/31/2022
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Review by Meancoach

Best saddle made.
by Meancoach
Cycling Enthusiast
Marina, CA

The longer your rides are the more you need this saddle. Best service and good price.

Reviewed 5/9/2022
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Review by Ham

Brooks Saddles Don't Dissapoint
by Ham
Cycling Enthusiast
Western Colorado

Brooks saddles aren't for everyone, obviously. But they do provide me with the most comfort of any saddle I've tried. They are all I ride. This particular saddle went onto a 1987 Fuji and enhances the comfort of the steel ride in a more aggressive riding position.

Reviewed 6/20/2020
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Review by Rudderdog

Nice so far - not broken in yet but still pretty comfortable
by Rudderdog
Cycling Enthusiast

Road riding

Reviewed 4/28/2022
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Review by Michael Thompson

Very comfortable saddle, and I really like its potential for long lasting product endurance. No more plastic saddles for me!
by Michael Thompson
Daily Commuter
Basalt CO

This Brooks B17 Imperial saddle is on my main touring bicycle, a 1993 Bianchi Project 5 cross bike, converted to a gravel bike with aero bars. I will benefit from the comfort of this saddle on multiple consecutive, 40 mile days of cross country travel.

Reviewed 4/27/2020
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Review by Anonymous

High quality, comfortable, timeless retro look.
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

I am very happy with this saddle. 400 miles to break in using the conditioner once or twice a week. . This is not a weapon of a** destruction like most other minimalist saddles.

Reviewed 10/17/2019
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Review by drkayaker

Classic Ride
by drkayaker
Cycling Enthusiast
Montana

Having owned a Brooks saddle for almost 40 years I decided to try this model. I felt it was completely broken in after about a 100 miles. Although it was not unduly uncomfortable before that. I use this on my all-road bike and on gravel or easy single track its been feeling great. I dont always wear padded shorts and have not had any problems. Ive got about 500 miles on it now with no regrets.

Reviewed 7/11/2019
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Review by Robert

Very easy to break in!
by Robert
Cycling Enthusiast
Florida

I applied several coats of Proofhide to the underside of the saddle over a 2 week period. I also loosened the adjusting screw approximately 12 turn. After 50 miles or so of use the saddle is quite comfortable. Much easier to break in than the standard B-17 which I also have.

Reviewed 3/22/2019
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Review by Howard Maher

Brooks!
by Howard Maher
Richardson, TX
1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

I have been a true believer in Brooks for many years, and this year Ill be exploring with my new Imperial Saddle... watch out world... here I come in comfort! Ride On!

Reviewed 12/31/2018
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Review by Joe

Great saddle!
by Joe
Cycling Enthusiast
Chicago
1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

Great saddle,comfortable and they give you the wrench to adjust the tension in the seat.

Reviewed 12/20/2018
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Review by Marshall

I have been riding for over 30 years and wish I would have believed the hype I have been hearing about Brooks Saddles years ago.
by Marshall
Daily Commuter
Vancouver, WAPortland, OR
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

Daily commuter (29 miles round trip for more than 20 years), very pleased at how this saddle is not only very comfortable once broken in, but, how it was never uncomfortable like I always thought they would be. Again I wish I would have believed all the hype years ago as it would have saved me a lot of time and money. In the Pacific Northwest the rain cover comes in very handy and is a great fit as well.

Reviewed 10/29/2018
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Review by Distance Biker

Great saddle, I have 5 of them now.
by Distance Biker
Cycling Enthusiast
Cape Cod, MA.
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

These saddles are very comfortable and a lot less expensive than Gilles Berethoud saddles.

Reviewed 8/27/2018
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Review by Ron

An immediate improvement
by Ron
Cincinnati Ohio
6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.

I was a little apprehensive when I learned it may take 500 miles to break this saddle in. Some years I may not ride 500 miles all year. Anyway it was an immediate improvement and allowed me to increase the frequency and length of my rides.

Also, I had experienced prostate pain with blood in my urine (Gross, I know) with another saddle. This is why I choose the saddle with the interior cutout. I have not had any prostate problems with this saddle. I am very happy with this saddle.

Reviewed 8/9/2018
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Review by Brad

I love this saddle!
by Brad
Oviedo, Florida

Not even finished breaking it in and haven't had a sore day yet. I have used a B17 on my commuter road bike for years, andI just bought a nice new carbon fiber Cannondale but couldn't enjoy it properly without a B17.

Reviewed 7/2/2018
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Review by Billy Bicycle

Much more comfortable than any of my prior saddles, my butt is a happy camper!
by Billy Bicycle
Cycling Enthusiast
Texas

Put Brooks on 4 of my main riders.

Reviewed 5/14/2021
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Review by DSMo

Extraordinary saddle comfort from the very first ride.
by DSMo
Cycling Enthusiast
NE Massachusetts
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

I'm getting older and it's become harder for me to get and stay comfortable on longer rides. This past winter I've tried a half dozen different brands and styles of saddle. Some were better than others and brought improvements which typically turned out to be relatively short-lived. And then I bought a Brooks B17 for my touring bike. Instantly, I felt more comfortable in the saddle than I have in years. An immediate settled-ness and fit. It's terrific and well worth the extra 100 grams. I'm considering getting Brooks saddles for all my other bikes.

Reviewed 4/30/2018
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Review by Sam D

No break in needed
by Sam D
savannah, Ga
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

No wonder Brooks is the best. Great saddle from day one. Minimal break in. Looks great and is very comfortable. Dont know what took me so long. May get on for Bike 2

Reviewed 4/20/2018
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Review by Anonymous

So far so good
by Anonymous
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

Only have about 100 miles on it so far but im really liking it. They say it will only get better. Im a big boy(270lbs) so im hoping it will hold up.

Reviewed 3/15/2018
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Review by Anonymous

Comfy saddle
by Anonymous
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

My first leather saddle and glad i made the switch. Fast shipping, no issues

Reviewed 3/16/2018
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