Brooks England B17 Standard Saddle – Men’s Review

Urban cycling (like cycling in general, to be fair) is all about blending form with function, and nobody does that better than Brooks England. Its B17 Standard Men’s Saddle is the epitome of this design philosophy, and Brooks has been making it for over 100 years, so it’s not surprising that the company has the B17 pretty much dialed. The full-grain leather cover helps keep the saddle from overheating on warm days, and is designed to conform slowly to your anatomy over long periods of riding, so you’ll end up with a nearly custom fit after a few months. The B17’s steel rails are strong and absorb road vibrations, and the saddle’s wide tail and abrupt taper help provide a solid pedaling platform while eliminating rubbing and discomfort.