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Brooks England
The best Brooks offers are always available at Biciclasica.com. Original leather saddles at the best prices. Buying a Brooks leather saddle is always a good choice, but it is important to be aware of all the options that the English leather saddle manufacturer offers in its catalogue, as it has multiple options ideal for every type of cyclist and every use. It is also very important to know how to properly maintain and care for a Brooks saddle to ensure its durability and long-term comfort.
Brooks England LTD is an English saddle brand created by John Boultbee in Birmingham in 1866 under the name JB Brooks & Co, which at that time manufactured horse harnesses and leather goods. When his horse died, he was inspired by a borrowed bicycle and, finding the saddle uncomfortable, set to work to find a comfortable bicycle saddle.
Brooks B17 saddle
The Brooks B17 model is one of the most legendary saddles. More than 100 years of manufacturing the same model guarantee that this leather bicycle saddle is the best choice. Very simply made, with two steel rails and stretched leather, it is a very comfortable saddle for both city and road bikes.
Based on the original Brooks B17 model, there are many variations, such as the B17 Narrow with a more streamlined shape ideal for a more aggressive, forward-leaning riding position, the Brooks B17 Imperialwith a more vintage cut, or the B17 Special or B17 Titanium versions, both with improvements in both the studs and the rails. There are also other finishes such as the Aged, which have worn leather for greater comfort from the outset.
Brooks also manufactures special and limited series of retro-style leather saddles, such as the B17 Select Word Traveller with original designs on the leather, or the B17 Champion Sprinter or Brooks Team Pro Eroica California, a limited edition of 1,000 saddles with the Paso Robles Eroica logo, or other Original Saddles such as the Team Pro Alpe d'Huez in honour of the golden age of cycling and the legendary Tour de France. Limited editions have even been produced with brands such as Vans.
Other legendary Brooks England leather road saddles are the B15, patented in 1937, which were designed for more athletic use in cycling races. Also known as Brooks Swallow, they are one of the most recognised and widely used racing bike saddles on vintage period bicycles.
Spring saddle
If you want a vintage-style saddle with springs for your touring or Dutch bike, Brooks leather spring saddles are undoubtedly one of the best options on the market, both for their proven durability and comfort and for their unmistakable retro style. Brooks has many leather saddles with a spring structure, some of the most common being:
Brooks B67, one of Brooks' best-selling saddles, highly recommended for city bikes for a comfortable and relaxed ride with a straight back. The weight rests on the back of the saddle, which has a steel spring structure that allows for a comfortable and cushioned ride. In this case, the Brooks B67 has a 2-rail structure, while the B66 is the same but with 4 rails that are attached to the double rail nut.
Other Brooks leather saddles with springs include the B73, a very traditional saddle like those found on classic Indian bicycles with front springs, which are very heavy and cushioned, and even the B135 saddles with double rear springs and front springs, a huge, highly resistant saddle weighing 1630 grams. Other saddles with very original spring systems are the Brooks B72, the lightest with springs, or the elegant and classic B18 Lady.
Maintenance of Brooks saddles
Owning a Brooks leather saddle is a long-term investment, a companion for your bicycle that will accompany you for many miles, but it is important to take into account aspects related to saddle care and its correct adaptation to your physique by using wax correctly to soften it.
Brooks saddle wax is undoubtedly the best product for achieving the "break-in" or "breaking in" of the leather, as they call it. This involves "breaking" the stiffness of the leather so that it adapts to your body. To do this, we recommend applying a small amount of Brooks grease (do not use any other brand) to the top, spreading it gently over the entire surface and waiting for it to dry. then polish it with a cloth. This process must be repeated several times at the beginning until you notice that the leather is sufficiently flexible.
We also highly recommend the Brooks Maintenance Kit, which contains everything you need to care for your saddle.
This process should be repeated every 3 to 6 months, but it also depends on the humidity of the environment you are in, as in humid cities the saddle may not need to be softened at all if mudguards are not used. To improve preservation, it is also advisable to use wax on the underside. Over time, you can adjust the tension of the saddle with the front screw.
Brook Bags and Backpacks
The manufacturer Brooks England also offers a wide range of tool bags, such as the Challenge Tool Bag and the D-Shaped Tool Bag, which are ideal as retro leather accessories for your vintage bicycle. Other models, such as the Tool Roll, are very comfortable and stylish. Brooks also offers high-quality rucksacks and panniers, such as the Brick Lane Panniers, the Hackney Backpack, and many others.
