The Competition was slightly wider initially than the Narrow (6 ¼in) and was intended strictly for the racing market. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases. Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.

This saddle is great for city cycling, long distance touring, gravel and bikepacking and road cycling. Brooks have been making saddles in England for well over 100 years and this B17 saddle is the perfect complement to your Brompton bike. But the Professional (introduced in 1963) and the Pro Select were based on the B17 Competition but with larger rivets. The leather is also a naturally breathable material and moulds to the unique shape of the rider for a more comfortable ride. The thick leather of the saddle molds to the rider over time, creating a personalized fit and overall improved comfort.This saddle was not a great success – some riders complained that it was not stiff enough laterally.

It’s not just about reaching your destination but appreciating the journey and wanting to do it repeatedly; our Brooks Male Saddle will make you want to hop on your Brompton day in, day out.

Note: We recommend using the Brooks Leather Saddle Care Kit (product code: 2322230) or the Brooks Proofide Single saddle grease (product code 531267) for regular care.

For a bicycle part to be still in production for probably nearly 110 years is really quite unique – only matched by another saddle from the Brooks range the B90. In the post-war years Brooks also marketed similar saddles under the Lycett, Wrights and Leatheries names – these were all cheaper quality saddles. Our Brooks Male Saddle B17 has a stylish and modern look with its special copper-plated rails and hammered copper rivets.

It’s the ideal bike saddle for all cycling adventures including commuting, gravel cycling, road cycling as well as touring and trekking use. Our Brooks Female Saddle will make you want to hop on your Brompton day in, day out, with style and comfort. It’s a classy saddle with zest, great for long-distance riding, sports touring, trekking, or everyday two-wheeling.

The Imperial also sports perforated sides of a pattern that will be recognised by those who spent any time around the back of a 1970's school bike shed and is supplied with laces in black, white, red and blue.

Post code for start point PO19 3QR – Fishbourne Roman Palace, near Chichester, 10:00 am for 10:30 depart. Carefully formulated from special ingredients to condition, preserve and showerproof, helping protect the leather supple and to keep it supple.