Description The Brooks B17 Special Titanium saddle is the lightest weight leather saddle you will find. With the titanium rail assembly this B17 will save you 100 g compared to a steel rail. Durable Vegetable Tanned Leather Shapes Over Time Lasting Comfort & Breathability Extended 10-Year Guarantee Handcrafted Since 1866 Unique Premium Details Naturally Timeless.Made By Hand. Shaped By You.A saddle with titanium rails and frame, the B17 Special Titanium is our lightest leather saddle for touring, finished with hand-hammered copper rivets for longevity. Made in England. Durable Vegetable Tanned LeatherOnly the finest premium vegetable tanned leather for strength, beauty and durability. Extended 10-Year GuaranteeThe Brooks extended 10-year guarantee on all our leather saddles is founded on the quality and consistency of materials and the exceptional work of our craftspeople.By registering your Leather Saddle on Brooks Website within 3 months from the date of purchase, you can extend the standard 2 years of guarantee to 10 years total. Handcrafted Since 1866Our workshops have been crafting Brooks iconic leather saddles for more than 150 years. Lasting Comfort & BreathabilityLeather is a naturally breathable material that provides a unique type of well-being. The leather top is suspended over the saddle rail to create a suspended moulded seat, similar to a hammock, for tailored lasting comfort. Shapes Over TimeJourney after journey, our leather naturally moulds to the unique shape of the rider for a more comfortable ride. Unique Premium DetailsSpecial components, designs, materials and manufacturing techniques add unique character and timeless distinction. A saddle with titanium rails and frame, the B17 Special Titanium is a light leather saddle finished with hand-hammered copper rivets for longevity. The B17 has been Brooks best-seller for over 100 years, having been featured in our yearly catalog since 1898. Still the best bicycle saddle today, the B17 Special Titanium is made with durable, vegetable tanned Brooks leather for flexible, hammock-like performance that will mould and shape to the rider over time—a saddle perfect for long-distance road, gravel and touring cycling. Brooks B17 Special Titanium Features Hand-hammered copper rivets Titanium rails & frame assembly Hand skived lower flaps 5mm thick, vegetable tanned leather Distinctive side stamp The Iconic Brooks backplate Specs Length: 275 mm, Width: 185 mm, Height: 65 mm Weight: 410 g (that’s 130 g lighter than the B17 Special) Black leather Ideal for: Cycling in the city Travelling the globe Gravel & bikepacking Road riding Riding Position: Angled riding position (60°) How to care for your leather saddle Your new leather saddle should be treated with Brooks Proofide Saddle Dressing to help assist the “breaking-in” process. This Proofide also helps to keep the leather supple as it is carefully formulated to condition, preserve and shower-proof your saddle. Brooks Proofide is the only substance that should be used to take care of your Brooks saddle. 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, check out our Blog post on Bicycle Saddle 101 to figure out which one will work for you.