FT: Brooks B17 Saddles

Sofie C

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Mar 14, 2022, 6:39:58 PM3/14/22

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I've got two Brooks b17 saddles (honey regular, and black special) to trade - neither of them are broken in yet. I'm looking to ideally trade them for the short nosed versions, B17S, B67s, or B68. I'm open to trying other saddle shapes as well, or would also possibly trade for a Sackville bag. Located in Massachusetts!

George Schick

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Mar 14, 2022, 9:16:49 PM3/14/22

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I want to make sure I understand your "black special". Is that the one with the large copper rivets and the chamfered edge on the leather along the bottom edge? If so, I have a black B17S with those same characteristics that I might be willing to trade.

Sofie C

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Mar 14, 2022, 9:26:30 PM3/14/22

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Hi George, yes I should have been more clear - it is the one with the large copper rivets. Happy to post a pic tomorrow!

George Schick

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Mar 14, 2022, 9:35:35 PM3/14/22

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OK, thanks. I'll do the same with my B17S.

George Schick

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Mar 14, 2022, 10:04:16 PM3/14/22

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Oops. I took another look at my short nosed Brooks saddle and it's a "Professional S", not a "B17s." That means a shorter nose, but the width of a Brooks Pro and NO bag loops. If you want those I can include a "bolt on" bag loop adapter in the trade if you would still be interested in that kind of saddle.

Sofie C

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Mar 15, 2022, 9:09:11 AM3/15/22

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Pics of the two saddles at this link: https://www.icloud.com/photos/#0b9glo4z6j2IUM8sDaasXliBA

George, can you tell me more about the professional saddle - I'm not familiar with this model. If it's any narrower than the B17, then it probably wouldn't work for me, but, I would love to see pics!

George Rosselle

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Mar 15, 2022, 10:36:56 AM3/15/22

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I have a brown B67s that was mounted and ridden less than twenty miles so nowhere near broken in that I would trade.

George Schick

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Mar 15, 2022, 1:25:47 PM3/15/22

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Here is a pic of the Professional S, the same saddle along side a regular Professional for comparison, and another one of the bolt-on bag loop adapter you'd need if you use saddle bags. Also, here is a link to the Brooks website's description of the Professional S, it's dimensions, and a photo or two. https://www.brooksengland.com/en_us/team-pro-special-short.html Now that you've posted some pics of your saddles looks like some interest is beginning to pick up.

Sofie C

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Mar 16, 2022, 10:56:09 AM3/16/22

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Pending trade, thank you for the interest.

Sofie C

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Mar 16, 2022, 11:01:42 AM3/16/22

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Sorry - Honey B17 still available, Black B17 special is pending trade.

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