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Description
The Brooks C17 saddle is the most popular rubber saddle from the makers of excellent saddles. If you ride a gravel bike, a mountain bike or a mixture of the two, this saddle will work for you. It’s an all-rounder and we love it for long haul bikepacking rides!
This Brooks saddle is modelled on their endlessly popular ’17’ shape which suits the broadest range of riders. If you have done your research on saddles you will know there’s always some way they measure width, and this is Brooks measurement. A ’17’ saddle suits a reasonably ‘aggressive’ position on the bike. It’s just wide enough to suit your flat-bar set up, and a drop-bar set-up with flared handlebars like on your gravel bike.
If you ride a more aero or aggressive position you would look at the C13 or C15 saddles which are narrower than this one. And equally if you were riding a step-through bike or prefer a more upright position for your back, you would be looking at the C19.
The most important thing to remember about the Brooks Cambium C17 is that unlike a leather saddle, it requires no break-in period. This bike seat is ready to ride fresh out of the box. And being made from vulcanized rubber it’s also weatherproof and safe to leave out in the rain.
Brooks C17 saddle Features & Specs
- Vulcanized natural rubber saddle top
- All-surface shock absorption
- UV + abrasion-resistant waterproof nylon top
- Nose-piece and saddle plate in fibreglass-reinforced nylon
- Durable, anodised aluminium rivets
- Tubular steel rails
- Backplate loops can sustain a 2.5kg max load, please select a saddle bag accordingly.
- For dimensions check out the product photos
Ideal for:
- Commuting in the city
- Road riding
- Travelling the globe
- Gravel & bikepacking
- All weather conditions
Riding Position:
Angled riding position (60°)
How to choose the right Brooks Saddle
When it comes to choosing a saddle, it can be extremely challenging to figure out what you need. A good quality saddle is not cheap, and it can be difficult to commit to something you haven’t sat on.
But Brooks saddles are some of the best you can buy. So even if you are unsure, you are in the right place.
Brooks Saddle’s have a numbering system refers to the width of the saddle. The width of the saddle reflects both the width of your sit bones, and the riding position you are in.
In this case, the Brooks C17 is a pretty standard saddle designed for a broad range of cycling disciplines. This makes it the ideal saddle for your commuter bike, your road bike or gravel bike.
Wanting more information about the differences between all the saddles? Check out our Blog post on Bicycle Saddle 101 for more explanations.
