Naturally Timeless.Made By Hand. Shaped By You. A comfortable saddle from day one the B17 Softened is an ideal saddle for commuting touring and general use with treated leather for a swift break in period. Made in England. A comfortable saddle from day one the B17 Softened is an ideal saddle for commuting touring and general use. With vegetable tanned leather treated with special waxes for more supple performance straight out of the box the B17 Softened is fitted with eyelets to be laced to the desired tension and to preserve the saddle shape. Finished with black steel rails and machined steel rivets the B17 Softened is a comfortable bike seat for those who want to avoid a lengthy break-in period. Durable Vegetable Tanned Leather Only the finest premium vegetable tanned leather for strength beauty and durability. Extended 10-Year Guarantee The Brooks extended 10-year guarantee on all our leather saddles is founded on the quality and consistency of materials and the exceptional work of our craftspeople. Handcrafted Since 1866 Our workshops have been crafting Brooks iconic leather saddles for more than 150 years. Lasting Comfort and Breathability Leather is a naturally breathable material that provides a unique type of well-being. The leather top is suspended over the saddle rail to create a suspended moulded seat similar to a hammock for tailored lasting comfort. Shapes Over Time Journey after journey our leather naturally moulds to the unique shape of the rider for a more comfortable ride. TECHNICAL SPECS   L 275 x W 175 x H 65 Weight: 530 g FEATURES Durable 5mm thick Vegetable Tanned Leather Nubuck leather is softer than standard to allow for a shorter break-in period Laces for Saddle Tensioning Tubular steel rivets Distinctive side stamp The iconic Brooks backplate IDEAL FOR Cycling in the city Travelling the globe Gravel and Bikepacking Road cycling MATERIALS Vegetable tanned leather top Tubular steel rivets Steel rail / copper plated   RIDING POSITION   Angled riding position