Brooks england b17 titanium saddlein 1882 after experienceing the discomfort of bicycle saddles and deciding to do something about it mr brooks filed his first saddle patent cyclists everywhere rejoiced and the new product was a roaring success the b17 is the brooks flagship model ideal for long distance sportive touring trekking and atb use it has been on the market for over 100 years being featured in as early as the 1898 catalogue the model is available for gents and ladies b17 s i