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Pros & Cons
Pros & Cons
- Has a cut-out which relieves pressure from the saddle.
- Ideal if you want to make long rides on your bike.
- Because of the leather cover, the saddle can bleed in the rain.
Specifications
Specifications
| Brand | Brooks | |
| Saddle Type | Touring | |
| Cut-out for soft tissue areas | With cut-out | |
| Cover material | Leather | |
| Rail Material | Steel | |
| Hip movement during cycling | I move a lot | |
| Model | Imperial Series | |
| Saddle Rails | 7 x 7 mm | |
| Saddle Width | 170 mm |
The almost 100 years old Brooks solution to various saddle problems. The Brooks B17 Imperial is back into production and fulfills the need for those who have problems with long bike rides. This saddle does not guarantee a solution but could provide the opportunity to enjoy a longer bike ride once more.
Imperial series: designed in 1890, anatomic shape specific saddles for gents and ladies.
In the 90s of the 19th century J.B. Brooks & Co. introduced the first saddles with a registered cut-out shape that helped preventively against seat pressure. This innovative solution can be found in saddles by a variety of manufacturers these days. The Imperial saddle was taken out of production by Brooks in the 50's. Recently, the Imperial saddles are back into production. Renewed and improved to prevent numbness of your seat and with a special solutions for men and women.
Imperial series: designed in 1890, anatomic shape specific saddles for gents and ladies.
In the 90s of the 19th century J.B. Brooks & Co. introduced the first saddles with a registered cut-out shape that helped preventively against seat pressure. This innovative solution can be found in saddles by a variety of manufacturers these days. The Imperial saddle was taken out of production by Brooks in the 50's. Recently, the Imperial saddles are back into production. Renewed and improved to prevent numbness of your seat and with a special solutions for men and women.
Reviews
Reviews
Average from 57 reviews
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Most recent reviews
5 / 5
Simply brilliant
- Peter 28 July 2026
I’ve bought a Brooks saddle for the first time. It’s just brilliant.
Pros & Cons
5 stars for the cover too
The perfect saddle
Within 100 km, the saddle fits as if it were 3D-printed
Automatic translation
5 / 5
Nothing else matters to me now
- Robin 19 June 2026
It’s already feeling very comfortable after 50km of running it in. I’d expected – or feared – that it would take several hundred kilometres longer.
Pros & Cons
Comfortable
As it’s leather, it requires a bit more care
Takes a while to break in
Automatic translation
5 / 5
Only 1 is the best
- Gerben 13 May 2026
It takes a bit of breaking in but then you have a mate for life. After some wandering, I put a Brooks back on my trekking bike.
Pros & Cons
Appearance
Price
Quality
No
Automatic translation
5 / 5
Wonderfully comfortable saddle
- Tymon 11 August 2025
Really nice saddle. Am training for multi-day bike rides, 100+ km off road a day and this is the first saddle I don't get saddle sore from. Really likes it!
Pros & Cons
4 days; biking 12 hours a day without saddle pain
Lovely and comfortable
not even really expensive
Automatic translation
5 / 5
Great!
- Theo 7 April 2025
My previous saddle was also a Brooks , which are simply the best and I as a newspaper delivery boy can know!
Pros & Cons
Moulds completely to your own rear
No
Automatic translation
5
Robin, 19 June 2026
Nothing else matters to me now
It’s already feeling very comfortable after 50km of running it in. I’d expected – or feared – that it would take several hundred kilometres longer.
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Comfortable
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As it’s leather, it requires a bit more care
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Takes a while to break in
Automatic translation
5
Tymon, 11 August 2025
Wonderfully comfortable saddle
Really nice saddle. Am training for multi-day bike rides, 100+ km off road a day and this is the first saddle I don't get saddle sore from. Really likes it!
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4 days; biking 12 hours a day without saddle pain
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Lovely and comfortable
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not even really expensive
Automatic translation
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Frequently bought together
Recommended by the product specialist
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| Brooks B17 Imperial | Brooks B17 Standard | Brooks B67 | Selle Royal Classic Holland Relaxed | |
| 57 reviews | 147 reviews | 101 reviews | 1 review | |
| Saddle Type | Touring | Touring | Touring / City & E-Bike | City & E-Bike |
| Cut-out for soft tissue areas | With cut-out | No cut-out | No cut-out | No cut-out |
| Cover material | Leather | Leather | Leather | Leatherette |
| Rail Material | Steel | Steel | Steel | Steel |
| Hip movement during cycling | I move a lot | I move a lot / I move a bit | I move a lot | I move a lot |
| Model | Imperial Series | Classic Series | ||
| 119,95 | From 116,95 | 124,95 | From 28,95 | |
| This product | View product | View product | View product |
All specifications
General
Brand
Brooks
Saddle Type
Touring
Cut-out for soft tissue areas
With cut-out
Cover material
Leather
Rail Material
Steel
Hip movement during cycling
I move a lot
Model
Imperial Series
How flexible are you?
Knee
Colour
Black
Size
Seat Bone Width Mantel Saddle Selection Guide
115-129 mm / 130-144 mm / 145-159 mm
Sizes
Saddle Rails
7 x 7 mm
Saddle Width
170 mm
Sitting position
Slightly bent / Leaning forward