If you’ve ever been curious as to how long those comfy Brooks saddles have been around, you can check out the answers at the Brooks England Blog. I fell in love with my Brooks on my tour and would highly recommend getting a saddle that fits you properly if you’re ever planning on a tour.

People critiqued my choice of a Swift for my trip but I’ve always been able to ride narrower saddles due to my narrow “butt bones”. For some, the B-17 is ideal, others need a narrower silhouette.