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Brooks B17 Imperial

After 2.5 years the saddle stays are broken.my weight under 90 KG

highly recommended

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Assembled for cycling vacation to England. Cycled about 650km, c2c and way of roses, up and down hills with sun and in rain. No seat problems and saddle now fits like a glove.

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A beautifully built saddle, real craftsmanship. Thick leather, the saddle and rails are beautifully finished. With the laces provided, you can keep the saddle in nice shape. When you sit on the saddle, the sides can come out and push against the thigh. Thanks to the laces, you can adjust this to your liking. This also keeps the top of the saddle nicely in place. On receipt, the leather is rock hard. There is a small bag of Proofide included that you need to apply to make the leather more supple. After 500km, I start to feel that the saddle molds to me. I expect that after 1000km the saddle will be perfectly tuned to my sit bones and long bike rides can be done in ultimate comfort, without chamois. It is already the most comfortable saddle I have ever had. No friction on the skin, the saddle does not get hot like plastic/gel saddles, the leather can regulate the temperature well. Leather does not tolerate water well. So to keep the saddle in good condition, cover it with a plastic bag or saddle cover when you park the bike in the rain. Also, several times a year treat the leather with Proofide. I expect the saddle to last a long time, as proven by mile-eaters who have been touring tens of thousands of kilometres with this saddle.

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Seems OK but leather already cracking - need to break out the saddle soap

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