How do I buy a Brooks Saddle?

Brooks is one of the top names in bicycle saddles. They are known for making high quality leather and now their new Cambium saddles. They have a saddle to accomodate just about every riding style and this guide will help you choose which of their models would best accomodate you.

Choose a Brooks Saddle that Fits your Riding Style

Brooks categorizes their saddles in three different segments.

Road / MTB

If you're usually positioned over your bars, these are for you.

Road and mountain bike saddles are narrower and sometimes longer than other models. Their most popular saddle in this style is their iconic B17 saddle. These saddles are best for riders who ride at about a 45 degree angle.

Brooks B17

Touring / Trekking

If you're usually positioned angled forward, but not all the way over the bars, these are for you.

Touring saddles are usually a little wider than road and mountain bike saddles. Some models, like the B67 or Flyer models, may include springs for additional comfort. Because you might ride in multiple positions, you might see some overlap between the city style and the road / mountain bike style.

Brooks Flyer

City

If you're upright for easy riding, these are for you.

City saddles are all about comfort. They are wider and almost always include springs. The B33 is one example of this.

Brooks B33

Need examples of riding styles?

Understanding Brooks Model Differences

What's the difference between the B66 and the B67?

	The Brooks B66 is a double rail saddle for use with straight post seat posts.
	The Brooks B67 is a single rail saddle for use with modern micro-adjust seat posts.

Can you explain the Cambium line?

The Cambium line has a special rubber frame to help dampen some of the roads vibrations. They use a cotton / canvas top on these saddles rather than leather.

	The Brooks C13 Cambium comes in multiple widths. Unlike other Cambium saddles, it has carbon rails to save weight.
	The Brooks C17 modeled it's shape off of the flagship B17 saddle.
	The Brooks C15 is narrower than the C17.
	The Brooks C19 is wider than the C17. It is better suited for more upright riding.

Understanding Brooks Model Names and Terminology

"S" Models"

This is the Brooks designation for women's. "S" models are usually shorter and wider than men's models.

Cambium

Cambium models have a special rubber frame and a durable cotton top. They are more popular with touring and commuter riders than performance driven road riders.

Imperial

Imperial models have a cut-out. These can be more comfortable if you are sensitive in the nether-regions or if you'd like a little more ventilation. They are usually the same shape and size as another model, so you'll see model names like B17 Imperial, which is the same as a B17 - just with the cutout.

Carved

It has the same meaning as imperial, but applies to Cambium saddles - it's a Cambium saddle with a cut-out.

Special

Special usually means the saddle will have hand-hammered rivets and copper rails for a classic look.

Titanium

This indicates the saddle has titanium rails which are lighter than steel rails. They should also absorb more shock than steel rails

Brooks Models Cheat Sheet

Here is a chart with the Brooks models listed from narrowest to widest and with their key features listed. It's a quick and easy way to identify the differences.

Model	Suspension	Attachement	Width	Length	Riding Style
C13	No	7x9 Carbon Rails	132	275	Road / MTB
C15	No	Standard	140	283	Road / MTB
C13 Medium	No	7x9 Carbon Rails	145	275	Road / MTB
Swift	No	Standard	150	272	Road / MTB
B17 Narrow	No	Standard	151	279	Road / MTB
B15 Swallow	No	Standard	153	285	Road / MTB
Colt	No	Standard	156	273	Road / MTB
C13 Large	No	7x9 Carbon Rails	158	275	Road / MTB
Team Pro	No	Standard	160	273	Road / MTB
C17	No	Standard	162	283	Road / MTB / Touring / Trekking
B17	No	Standard	175	275	Road / MTB / Touring / Trekking
B17 S	No	Standard	176	242	Road / MTB / Touring / Trekking
Flyer	Yes	Standard	175	275	Touring / Trekking
Flyer S	Yes	Standard	176	242	Touring / Trekking
Conquest	Yes	Standard	176	280	Touring / Trekking
C19	No	Standard	185	274	Touring / Trekking / City
B67	Yes	Standard	205	260	Touring / Trekking / City
B67 S	Yes	Standard	205	240	Touring / Trekking / City
B66	Yes	Straight Post Clamp	205	260	Touring / Trekking / City
B66 S	Yes	Straight Post Clamp	205	240	Touring / Trekking / City
B135	Yes	Straight Post Clamp	205	289	City
B72	Yes	Straight Post Clamp	209	252	City
B33	Yes	Straight Post Clamp	235	318	City
B190	Yes	Straight Post Clamp	249	324	City