{"product_id":"brooks-b17-standard-saddle-steel-antique-brown-mens","title":"Brooks B17 Standard Saddle - Steel, Antique Brown, Men's","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/strong\u003e The B17 hasn't changed much in over a century, and that's the point — a hand-formed leather top on steel rails that molds to your exact riding position instead of the other way around. It takes a break-in period; a fresh B17 is stiffer than a foam saddle and needs a few hundred miles (and regular Proofide conditioning) before it really settles in. That's the honest tradeoff. Once it does, it holds its shape to your sit bones specifically, which is a big part of why you see this saddle on so many touring and bikepacking rigs coming through town — riders who've committed to the break-in tend to stay loyal to it for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-formed leather top on steel rails, made in England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntique Brown leather, Men's fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires a break-in period — stiffer out of the box, molds to your position over hundreds of miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular Proofide conditioning recommended to maintain and speed up break-in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic touring saddle, built to last years with proper care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Brooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55925292204324,"sku":"831273006136","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2860\/4964\/files\/brooks_saddle.png?v=1785296819","url":"https:\/\/gilahikeandbike.com\/products\/brooks-b17-standard-saddle-steel-antique-brown-mens","provider":"Gila Hike \u0026 Bike","version":"1.0","type":"link"}