My first Brooks B17 Just arrived and I thought I would share my initial impressions. This is my first leather saddle and most expensive saddle I ever owned.
My tried,trusted and true WTB Pure V started to come apart on the bottom approx 4500 miles on it (foam showing) and started squeaking too, so I decided to buy the classic Brooks B17 and give it a whirl.
The retail experience upon opening the package is very gratifying, you get a storybook poster, instructions and a condom size pouch with the very expensive proofide liquid gold leather juice.
This is the retail packaging which they obviously put care in for the presentation.
Cell phone pics so bear with me because it looks much better in person..
Comes in a nice shoebox size package.
The few drops of proofide in the pouch I applied to the bottom and top of seat then installed it on my Tranzx seatpost and adjusted to a rough neutral position. Took it for a spin around the house did another adjustment or two and started to ride normally. Here's the thing It felt a little slippery but otherwise very good for a new saddle. What the kicker is, I was riding in my casual nylon athletic shorts. What!!! This is great cause you never really know do you with a saddle. It actually measures up real close to the old one it replaced but it's a Brooks. The quality of workmanship is apparent immediately and I am pleased so far with my purchase.
Feel free to share your Brooks stories.
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