B15 Swallow Titanium

B15 Swallow Titanium

Width: 153 mm

Length: 287 mm

Weight: 360 g

Frame: Titanium

 

The Swallow Classic reproduces the timeless design of the daddy of all modern racing saddles, first in production in 1937. It is available in 2 versions, one featuring the orginal chromium plated steel metalwork and one featuring a much lighter titanium metalwork. The tensioning plate on the underside still bears the original patenting information retaining the word DEPOSÉ, as the patent for this model was first registered in Paris. Back then many of Brooks saddles in fact were exported to the continent for the use of racers in the tours.

 

MADE IN ENGLAND

 

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*290.00 €
254.07 £
396.58 $

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Re-establishing an old Brooks tradition

Written by Mike Alanko from Canada 10/3/2009

Having employed the B15 Swallow Titanium on my 1963 Legnano Gran Premio for four years now, I can attest to the quality, durability and comfort, for rides long and short, fast or leisurely. For my anatomy, it is as perfect while wearing jeans as in "cycling shorts" - no chamois is required. Thank you!

Written by Steve Sivyer from UK 8/24/2009

As a 'born again weekend warrior', the new carbon fibre bike with all the latest technology was a revelation, but unfortunately the issue of the saddle was a problem. Technology had not produced the equivalent in saddle design.
No less than ten saddles later I have now found nirvana. It is strange that I have had to go back to 1937 and use a design from that date. You may have read that Brooks saddles need a break-in period when the saddle moulds to your posterior. Well I can tell you that the Swallow saddle was superb from day one. A slight flex in the leather and metal frame soaked up the bumps. No pain or discomfort, simply the most comfortable saddle known to my 'tender rear'. We are all different, but for my 90 kilo weight, this saddle is simply the best saddle for long distances and I mean my first ride was over three hours. I have now joined the famous 'I'm a Brooks man' club and that is a life long membership.
By the way, I do not work for Brooks or own the company!
Steve

Written by Jeffrey Sutherland from USA 8/4/2009

I previous had split saddles for my racing bike. I built a new bike, but with a flair for "old School" styling (i.e. - polished aluminum metal work, gumwall sew-up tires, etc.) I was therefore looking for the appropriate saddle. I first tried an imitation Brooks that was a split saddle, like my previous modern saddles. It stretched after 1,000 miles to the point I could not adjust it. (the company did replace it for free). I purchased a Swallow and from the first ride it fit great and was very comfortable. I have about 500 miles on it and three races and it only gets better. I still have not unwrapped the replacement saddle I received from your competior. It looks great with the matching bar tape. Thanks for a great product.

Written by duroy raphael from france 6/17/2009

My whole bike changed, the way I ride, the way I sit, the way I look.
Thanks, this is a wonderful product, the bar tape is amazing too. Thanks from Paris!

Written by Thomas P. Washburn from United States 6/11/2009

COMMENT > Your description contains the following sentence:
"The tensioning plate on the underside still bares [sic] the original patenting information retaining the word DEPOSÉ, as the patent for this model was first registered in Paris."
My understanding is that, under the Queen's English, the correct spelling is "bears."
Otherwise, great saddle, and congratulations on the revised website.

REPLY > Thanks, for pointing it out. The mistake has been corrected.

Written by Andrew Smith from UK 6/5/2009

Fantastic, simply fantastic! My first Brooks and most comfortable saddle ever.
Thanks for such a great product.

Written by Tab Tollett from USA 6/5/2009

I've had my Brooks Ti B15 for a couple of years and could never seem to give it a chance to break in. After a couple of rides, I would always swap back to my light racing saddle. I stuck the B15 on the wall and forgot about it. Then I purchased a single speed and needed a saddle. My first ride was a muddy race in rain and it seemed to do the trick. Now its the most comportable saddle I have ever used. I'm going to order one for each bike!

Written by Åke Bergqvist from Sweden 5/20/2009

During the first ride my new Swallow feels so comfortable so i just wonder, how smooth it will be when it`s ridden in?

Written by edwin 4/6/2009

unbelieveable....
this saddle very comfortable, even at day 1 and off road tour.
Edwin, Indonesia

Written by Dave Pankras 11/5/2008

I own three Ti Swallows which are amazingly comfortable. The first one I bought tortured me for a brief time and since my butt knew what to expect the other two felt awesome right from the box. I also have one of the Limted Edition Sprinters which is much narrower and can only use it on my fixed gear bike for relatively short rides. I don't think it will ever break in because my sit bones are on top of the frame edges and not on the leather inside the frame. Looks great though. Now i just need one more for my 40s/50s French road bike and I'll be good to go.

Written by James Foster 11/2/2008

I've just got back into cycling after a long break and the two definites for my new bike were a Reynolds frame and a Brooks saddle. My old Holdsworth Professional has a Brooks saddle, so LeMond had to follow. The B15 Ti is not only fantastic to ride on with the R853 frame, but is a work of art and there should be a display in the Tate!

Written by Philippe Demay from Belgium 3/20/2008

A fabulous saddle! It looks great even on a racing bike and is more comfortable than any of the high tech modern saddles. Unbeatable!
Philippe Demay, Belgium

Written by cyclingnews.com 5/20/2007

Brooks Swallow - do you break in a Brooks saddle or does it break you in? Either way, they're among the most comfortable seats - eventually!

Written by Bill Flesch from USA 6/3/2009

I received my new Brooks Professional saddle recently. Back in my youth (mid 60s), my first "good" bike came with a leather saddle. Comfortable, rode in cutoff jean shorts with no problems. About 12 years ago I returned to cycling. And, with most, was caught up with bicycle weight, so no leather saddle. Instead, I went through a succession of high tech, low weight, etc. saddles. Recently, my 4 yr old reputable Italian manufactured saddle was increasingly uncomfortable. I e-mailed the maker, and the reply said that, essentially, their saddles are good for about 10,000 km, and then the foam breaks down. So I ordered a Brooks. Comfortable right out of the box (first ride with it was 42 miles), and getting better each consecutive ride. And, it will probably last forever. Now, after my experience, one of my riding partners is gearing up to order himself a B17 (he's a bit larger and wider than me, 6'-2", 200 lbs vs my 5'-8", 150 lbs). And yes, while my Brooks weighs 500 grams vs 200 grams, with the additional comfort, I can ride longer and am sure I will drop more than that weight from myself in no time. I should probably be in the 135 - 140 lb range. So, keep up the good work, I'll keep promoting your saddles. You may want to talk with the boys in the pro peloton. With the drop in bicycle weights, where they actually are adding weight to their bicycles to meet the UCI minimums, some smart professionals may want a more comfortable, i.e. Brooks, saddle. After all, your products were good enough for Eddy Merckx, and he wasn't a bad cyclist!

Written by Jodee 4/21/2009

COMMENT > Received my #39 Green Swallow BFF Ltd Edition. Love it. However after a long ride, the seat seems sunken in especially on the rear right side. That normal? I've only proofide it once. Otherwise it's the most comfortable seat ever. Thanks

REPLY > The Swallow is the most elastic of our saddles, so if you tend to be asymmetrical in your ride, the saddle will shape asymmetically.To a certain degree it is normal. If it shapes too much, you should probably go for a stiffer saddle, like the Team Pro or B17 Narrow. The Swift is somewhere inbetween.

Written by jamesmallon 10/21/2008

This is the first Brooks I got. Splendid. Followed by a B17N, and a Flyer to come.

Written by Marty Eison from USA 8/7/2008

I like this saddle but found the B17N version to be difficult to set up properly, however once dialed in
it is well worth the time and effort. This is not my first Brooks saddle but it was one of the more
difficult ones to dial in. I think the B17N has a flatter profile than either my B17 Standard, or Swallow
which is my reference saddle.
When the saddle is dialed in correctly it is absolutely forgettable, that is I don't notice it. When it wasn't
dialed in properly I found myself constantly fidgeting, repositioning myself in a vain effort to find that
sweet spot where the saddle disappears.
All in all I would say I am favourably impressed with the saddle, I initially had some doubts about
the longevity of the saddle with the cut out but these have been dismissed as the saddle hasn't lost it's
shape or required numerous adjustments due to sagging leather.

Written by Alan 5/21/2007

Once I got over the luxury and gorgeous looks, and actually rode with it, I was amazed that this minimalist construction could be so comfortable. It was actually much more comfortable out of the box than the Swift. It fills completely its purpose and transforms any fine traditional frame into a statement of style and culture. Looks kind of silly on my Fuel EX though, but are we sensitive to looks? ;-)

Written by Matt Lynch from Scotland 5/29/2009

i have riden on a lot of saddles in the last 25 years from many manufacturers who all promise comfort and durability, there is only one who can truly live up to that promise, and thats Brooks ,

Written by William Poole from Norway 7/30/2009

Q > Hi! Could we now in this Ipod age have White saddles in a range of models (and not just for the very exclusive few!), please.

A > White BROOKS Saddles are much more difficult to make. It takes us more than triple the time than any other colour and lots of leather is wasted in the process. These are the reasons why we can't offer them in the standard range.

Written by Simon Hodges from UK 6/13/2009

Q > I want to get a Brooks racing saddle, and am looking at the Swallow, Swift or Team Pro. I see from your site that the Swallow is the most elastic, the Team Pro the stiffest and the Swift in between. Are these differences a result of the leather you use, or the metal structure underneath? And why is the Swallow so much more expensive than the others? Hope you can help.

R > The stiffness of the saddles is a result of the shape of the leather top. The different metal structures don't influence the stiffness. 

Written by Paolo Spinozzi 1/13/2009

Q > I want to buy a Brooks saddle for my Brompton M2L. I know the B 17 could be the best choice but i'd like to have something a little bit more sportive; can you suggest me wich is the best solution among Swallow, Team Pro and the Swift?

A > Brooks range of racing saddles includes a variety of models for gents and ladies: -the B15 Swallow: our most elastic saddle -the Swift: a slightly stiffer saddle, featuring partially cut-away flaps -the Team Professional and the B17 Narrow, our stiffest saddles -the Team Pro S and its titanium version, the Finesse, for ladies

Written by Ron Bucci 4/27/2008

Ron Bucci - I am intending to purchase a Swallow Titan & I would like to know if there is any weight restrictions that are applied to this product? I am a large cyclist in that I weigh 100 kilograms & am wondering if your product would be suitable to carry this weight. I look forward to hearing from you.

BROOKS - I weigh 100 kg and I use a Swallow on my road bike. So far no problems. Andrea (the marketing manager)

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