Brooks England Swift Racing Leather Saddle - Handmade in England
Brooks England Swift Racing Leather Saddle - Handmade in England
RETAIL PACKAGING
CONTENTS:
- Saddle * 1
- Proofide trial size * 1
- Leather tensioning wrench * 1
- Retail packaging * 1
SIMPLIFIED PACKAGING - DISCOUNT DIRECTLY APPLIED
CONTENTS:
- Saddle * 1
- Simplified packaging * 1
- Durable vegetable-tanned leather
- Shapes over time
- Lasting comfort and breathability
- Extended 10-year warranty
- Handmade in England since 1866
Naturally Timeless.
Made By Hand. Shaped By You.
The Swift is a narrow racing saddle, suitable for road bikes, gravel bikes and fixed-gear bikes. Made in England from vegetable-tanned leather and hand-hammered copper rivets.
- Hand-hammered copper rivets
- Chrome-plated frame assembly
- Durable, 5 mm thick, vegetable-tanned leather
- Hand-turned lower flaps
- Chrome-plated rails and frame assembly
- Unique side print
- Iconic Brooks back plate
- Cycling in the city
- Gravel and bikepacking
- Road bikes
- Fast cruising
Durable vegetable-tanned leather
Only the highest quality premium vegetable-tanned leather is used, ensuring strength, aesthetics and durability.
Extended 10-year warranty
Brooks' extended 10-year warranty on all our leather saddles is based on the quality and consistency of the materials and the excellent work of our craftsmen.
Handcrafted since 1866
For over 150 years, our workshop has been dedicated to crafting Brooks' iconic leather saddles.
Lasting comfort and breathability
Leather is a natural breathable material that provides unique comfort. The leather top is suspended over the saddle rails, forming a hammock-like suspended molded seat that provides tailored, lasting comfort.
Shapes over time
Over journey after journey, our leather naturally conforms to the rider's unique body shape, resulting in a more comfortable ride.
The handsome Swift is the youngest leather racing saddle in the Brooks range, featuring carefully hand-skived lower flaps where the fine stripe of the leather top is reduced, revealing the lighter suede underneath, creating an attractive visual effect and greater comfort during pedalling. The large copper rivets at the nose and rear are also hand-hammered, commensurate with our consistent high attention to detail. A perfect saddle for a forward position in racing or fast touring.
Care
Caring for your saddle will ensure it becomes comfortable and durable. Proofide is the only substance to use for caring for leather saddles. Carefully formulated with special ingredients to condition, preserve and protect from rain, it helps keep the leather soft and maintain its suppleness. With regular use, your saddle will conform to your body and retain its beauty, comfort and support. New saddles should be treated at least once to aid 'breaking in'. Treat and protect the saddle from natural elements. Never apply Proofide to a wet saddle. Apply a small amount of Proofide to the finished top surface of the leather, allowing it to penetrate until dry. Wipe thoroughly with a soft cloth to avoid any residual Proofide staining clothing. Also apply Proofide to the underside of the saddle. This coating prevents dirt and moisture. Proofide can be used multiple times during the "breaking-in" process. During and periodically thereafter. Do not over-apply. After the break-in period, it is normal and appropriate to tension the saddle to maintain its shape and comfort. To tension the leather top, rotate the nose bolt nut clockwise, 90° at a time, checking after each turn until the desired tension is achieved. You can use the tension wrench or an Allen key.
F.A.Q.
Which Brooks saddle is right for me?
Our leather saddles come in different shapes and styles, depending on the type of bicycle or riding position. For example, wider saddles with springs are ideal for an upright, 90-degree posture. Medium width is generally used for touring or commuting when the rider's spine angle is in a 45 to 60-degree position. Generally, the more athletic the riding posture, the narrower the saddle.
Why do I need to break in my leather saddle?
New leather is tough due to the tanning process and the extensive handling during the shaping process in our factory. This makes the fibers very strong, but also quite stiff. "Breaking in" is the process by which the saddle leather becomes soft and more pliable. Time, effort, and care are key to keeping your leather saddle in optimal condition. Primarily through riding, the leather will conform to your body shape and become more flexible. Over time, the natural movement of the leather will act like a hammock when riding. But be careful to ensure the leather does not sag too low, as this can cause it to contact the metal structure and potentially lead to saddle failure, not to mention discomfort, as you may be sitting on the upper rails of some models or even the seatpost itself.
10-Year Guarantee
Register your leather saddle on the Brooks website within 3 months of purchase to extend the standard 2-year warranty to a total of 10 years.
Handmade by artisans in the UK
Brooks England saddles are handmade in the UK. The leather surface may develop small cracks during the pressing and shaping process, and also bear the marks of handmade craftsmanship, making each one unique. At the same time, the saddles use traditional materials such as iron and copper, and minor oxidation is normal, adding to their vintage style.
RETAIL PACKAGING
CONTENTS:
- Saddle * 1
- Proofide trial size * 1
- Leather tensioning wrench * 1
- Retail packaging * 1
SIMPLIFIED PACKAGING - DISCOUNT DIRECTLY APPLIED
CONTENTS:
- Saddle * 1
- Simplified packaging * 1
- Durable vegetable-tanned leather
- Shapes over time
- Lasting comfort and breathability
- Extended 10-year warranty
- Handmade in England since 1866
Naturally Timeless.
Made By Hand. Shaped By You.
The Swift is a narrow racing saddle, suitable for road bikes, gravel bikes and fixed-gear bikes. Made in England from vegetable-tanned leather and hand-hammered copper rivets.
- Hand-hammered copper rivets
- Chrome-plated frame assembly
- Durable, 5 mm thick, vegetable-tanned leather
- Hand-turned lower flaps
- Chrome-plated rails and frame assembly
- Unique side print
- Iconic Brooks back plate
- Cycling in the city
- Gravel and bikepacking
- Road bikes
- Fast cruising
Durable vegetable-tanned leather
Only the highest quality premium vegetable-tanned leather is used, ensuring strength, aesthetics and durability.
Extended 10-year warranty
Brooks' extended 10-year warranty on all our leather saddles is based on the quality and consistency of the materials and the excellent work of our craftsmen.
Handcrafted since 1866
For over 150 years, our workshop has been dedicated to crafting Brooks' iconic leather saddles.
Lasting comfort and breathability
Leather is a natural breathable material that provides unique comfort. The leather top is suspended over the saddle rails, forming a hammock-like suspended molded seat that provides tailored, lasting comfort.
Shapes over time
Over journey after journey, our leather naturally conforms to the rider's unique body shape, resulting in a more comfortable ride.
The handsome Swift is the youngest leather racing saddle in the Brooks range, featuring carefully hand-skived lower flaps where the fine stripe of the leather top is reduced, revealing the lighter suede underneath, creating an attractive visual effect and greater comfort during pedalling. The large copper rivets at the nose and rear are also hand-hammered, commensurate with our consistent high attention to detail. A perfect saddle for a forward position in racing or fast touring.
Care
Caring for your saddle will ensure it becomes comfortable and durable. Proofide is the only substance to use for caring for leather saddles. Carefully formulated with special ingredients to condition, preserve and protect from rain, it helps keep the leather soft and maintain its suppleness. With regular use, your saddle will conform to your body and retain its beauty, comfort and support. New saddles should be treated at least once to aid 'breaking in'. Treat and protect the saddle from natural elements. Never apply Proofide to a wet saddle. Apply a small amount of Proofide to the finished top surface of the leather, allowing it to penetrate until dry. Wipe thoroughly with a soft cloth to avoid any residual Proofide staining clothing. Also apply Proofide to the underside of the saddle. This coating prevents dirt and moisture. Proofide can be used multiple times during the "breaking-in" process. During and periodically thereafter. Do not over-apply. After the break-in period, it is normal and appropriate to tension the saddle to maintain its shape and comfort. To tension the leather top, rotate the nose bolt nut clockwise, 90° at a time, checking after each turn until the desired tension is achieved. You can use the tension wrench or an Allen key.
F.A.Q.
Which Brooks saddle is right for me?
Our leather saddles come in different shapes and styles, depending on the type of bicycle or riding position. For example, wider saddles with springs are ideal for an upright, 90-degree posture. Medium width is generally used for touring or commuting when the rider's spine angle is in a 45 to 60-degree position. Generally, the more athletic the riding posture, the narrower the saddle.
Why do I need to break in my leather saddle?
New leather is tough due to the tanning process and the extensive handling during the shaping process in our factory. This makes the fibers very strong, but also quite stiff. "Breaking in" is the process by which the saddle leather becomes soft and more pliable. Time, effort, and care are key to keeping your leather saddle in optimal condition. Primarily through riding, the leather will conform to your body shape and become more flexible. Over time, the natural movement of the leather will act like a hammock when riding. But be careful to ensure the leather does not sag too low, as this can cause it to contact the metal structure and potentially lead to saddle failure, not to mention discomfort, as you may be sitting on the upper rails of some models or even the seatpost itself.
10-Year Guarantee
Register your leather saddle on the Brooks website within 3 months of purchase to extend the standard 2-year warranty to a total of 10 years.
Handmade by artisans in the UK
Brooks England saddles are handmade in the UK. The leather surface may develop small cracks during the pressing and shaping process, and also bear the marks of handmade craftsmanship, making each one unique. At the same time, the saddles use traditional materials such as iron and copper, and minor oxidation is normal, adding to their vintage style.