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.

• Durable Vegetable Tanned Leather
• Shapes Over Time
• Lasting Comfort & Breathability
• Extended 10-Year Guarantee
• Handcrafted Since 1866

		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.

Maintenance

Maintaining your Saddle will ensure that it becomes comfortable and durable. Proofide is the ONLY substance that should be used to care for your leather saddle. Carefully formulated from special ingredients to condition, preserve and showerproof, helping protect the leather supple and to keep it supple. With regular use, your saddle will adapt to your body and retain its beauty, comfort and support. A new saddle should be treated at least once to help to assist the ‘breaking-in’ process and protect the saddle against the elements. Never apply Proofide to a wet saddle. Apply a small amount of Proofide to the finished top side of the leather, allowing it to permeate until dry. Polish off completely with a soft cloth to avoid getting any residual Proofide on your clothes. Also apply Proofide to the underside of the saddle. Leave this coating on to protect against dirt and moisture. Proofide may be used several times during the ‘breaking-in’ period and periodically thereafter. Do not overuse. After the break-in period, it is normal and proper to tension the saddle to retain its shape and comfort. To tension the leather top, turn the nose bolt nut clockwise, 90° at a time, checking after each turn until the desired tension is reached. You can use this tension spanner or an Allen key.