Brooks 1959 Leaflet — Cycle Saddles, The Finest Saddle in the World

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BROOKS

BROOKS Saddles are designed and manufactured with the skill that comes from many years of unremitting endeavour to produce the “perfect” saddle, and only the finest materials are used.

To those who sell BROOKS Saddles the features listed below are worthy of particular attention.

1. Specially selected leather dressed to the BROOKS specification is used for the saddle tops which are all hand-cut.

2. The tops are blocked by a unique process which forms the perfect saddle shape and which removes the permanent stretch from the leather while allowing the elastic stretch to remain. As a result of this the perfect shape is maintained throughout the life of the saddle.

3. Edges are specially finished to prevent friction and wear of clothing.

4. Metal fittings are made from only high grade steel and are enamelled or chromium plated by the most modern processes, to ensure maximum life of the finish.

5. The robust clips are so designed to provide both finer angles of adjustment and complete security.

6. Experts submit every saddle to a critical final examination, in addition to constant inspection during the course of manufacture.

It is BROOKS constant desire to ensure that their saddles give entire and lasting satisfaction and to this end hold themselves available at all times to offer technical assistance or advice.

JBB/S/1959

Loop Front
B90/2
Hammock
B12
Juvenile
J5
Mattress
B22
Juvenile Mattress
J5

B90/2
Heavy duty saddle with BROOKS specially selected leather top. Six-wire bracket, double loop front spring and stranded wire rear coils. Chromium plated clip
Finish: Black Enamel or Chromium Plated.
Size: 11″ × 9¼”[?] × 4½”[?]. Weight: 3 lbs. 12 ozs.
Price: 57/6 Black Enamel, 62/- Chromium Plated.

B90/3
A larger model of the B90/2. Heavy duty saddle with BROOKS specially selected leather top. Six-wire bracket, douple loop front spring and stranded wire rear coils. Chromium plated clip.
Finish: Black Enamel or Chromium Plated.
Size: 12″ × 9¾”[?] × 4¼”[?]. Weight: 4 lbs. 4 ozs.
Price 63/- Black Enamel, 67/6 Chromium Plated.

B33
Heavy duty model, but lighter than the B90/2 and B90/3. Six-wire bracket, double loop front spring a[hole] stranded wire rear coils. Chromium plated clip.
Finish: Black Enamel or Chromium Plated.
Size: 11½” × 9¼”[?] × 4½”[?]. Weight: 3 lbs. 7 ozs.
Price: 38/9 Black Enamel. 44/- Chromium Plated.

B33/1
Similar in design to the B33 but lighter and smaller.
Finish: Black Enamel or Chromium Plated.
Size: 10½”[?] × 8½”[?] × 3⅛”[?]. Weight: 3 lbs. 2 ozs.
Price: 33/- Black Enamel, 37/6 Chromium Plated.

B12
For rough roads and tracks. The top is slung on a hammock spring frame with front and rear loops. Chromium plated clip.
Finish: Black Enamel or Chromium Plated.
Size: 11½” × 9¾”[?] × 4½”[?]. Weight: 3 lbs. 9 ozs.
Price: 47/6 Black Enamel. 50/- Chromium Plated.

J5
Designed for older children. BROOKS specially selected leather top mounted on four-wire single loop bracket. Chromium plated clip.
Finish: Black Enamel.
Size: 10¾”[?] × 6¾”[?] × 2″[illegible] Weight: 1 lb. 8 ozs.
Price 21/-

B22
Multi-mattress spring construction in full girder fr[hole] mounted on four-wire bracket with two rear coils. Tailored felt and ¼”[?] non-absorbent rubber interlay, the top being covered with finest quality leathercloth.
Finish: Chromium Plated.
Size: 10¾”[?] × 9½”[?] × 3⅛”[?]. Weight: 3 lbs. 4 ozs.
Price: 27/6.

B22L
Ladies’ Model. Similar in construction to the Gents’ Model illustrated above.
Finish: Chromium Plated.
Size: 9″ × 9½”[?] × 3⅛”[?]. Weight: 3 lbs.
Price: 27/6.

Replacement tops available for B22 & B22L. Price: 8/-

J9
Mattress spring construction on two-wire frame with tailored felt and ¼”[?] thick non-absorbent rubber interlay, the top covered with finest quality leathercloth.
Finish: Chromium plated. Colour: Light Tan.
Size: 8¾”[?] × 7″ × 3½”[?]. Weight: 1 lb. 10 ozs.
Price: 19/6.

Cycle Saddles
by
BROOKS
J. B. BROOKS & CO., LIMITED
GREAT CHARLES STREET
BIRMINGHAM, 3
The Finest Saddle in the World

[The cover side of the Brooks “Cycle Saddles” leaflet in three panels: a narrow panel introducing Brooks saddles under the BROOKS logo; the Loop Front, Hammock, Juvenile, Mattress and Juvenile Mattress saddles (B90/2, B90/3, B33, B33/1, B12, J5, B22, B22L and J9) shown in photographs with their sizes, weights and prices; and the red front cover with a black leather Brooks saddle, stamped “BROOKS” on its side, set against a drawn white wheel. Two punched binder holes, torn ragged, sit on the fold between the saddle panel and the cover and take letters from the B33 and B22 entries; there are no handwritten marks.]

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Two Wire Sports
CHAMPION RANGE
B17 STANDARD
B17 COMPETITION
B17 SWALLOW
B17 COMPETITION (Campagnola model)
B15 NARROW
B15 SWALLOW

B17 STANDARD
BROOKS specially selected leather top with chamfered flaps. Two-wire frame and chromium plated clip.
Finish: Black Enamel or Chromium Plated.
Size: 11″ × 6¾”[?] × 3⅛”[?]. Weight: 1 lb. 12 ozs.
Price: 45/- Black Enamel, 47/6 Chromium Plated.

B17 NARROW
A narrower version of the B17.
Finish: Black Enamel or Chromium Plated.
Size: 11″ × 6″ × 3⅛”[?]. Weight: 1 lb. 10 ozs.
Price: 45/- Black Enamel, 47/6 Chromium Plated.

B17 FLYER
BROOKS specially selected leather top with chamfered flaps. Two-wire frame and chromium plated clip.
Finish: Chromium Plated.
Size: 11″ × 5¼”[?] × 3″. Weight: 1 lb. 10 ozs. Price: 47/6

B17 SPRINTER
For track riders. A very narrow saddle. BRO[hole] specially selected leather top.
Finish: Chromium Plated.
Size: 11″ × 4⅜”[?] × 2½”. Weight: 1 lb. 7 ozs. Price: 47/6

B17 COMPETITION
BROOKS specially selected leather top with chamfered flaps. Designed specially for competition work. Two-wire frame and chromium plated clip. Available “polished” or “dressed.”
Finish: Black Enamel or Chromium Plated.
Size: 11″ × 6¼”[?] × 3⅛”[?]. Weight: 1 lb. 7 ozs.
Price: 46/- Black Enamel, 48/6 Chromium Plated.

B17 SWALLOW
This specially shaped cut-away top gives great freedom of leg action. BROOKS specially selected leather top, rolled edges reinforced with spring steel wire, two-wire frame and chromium plated clip.
Finish: Chromium Plated.
Size: 11″ × 6″ × 3⅛”[?]. Weight: 1 lb. 9 ozs. Price: 67/6.

B17 COMPETITION (Campagnola model)
The BROOKS Competition saddle with a specially designed underframe to suit the NARROW type Campagnola seat pillar/saddle clip—thus allowing for considerable front to rear adjustment. BROOKS specially selected leather rop[?] with chamfered flaps. Available “polished” or “dressed”.
Finish: Chromium Plated.
Size: 11″ × 6¼”[?] × 3⅛”[?]. Weight: 1 lb. 3 ozs. Price: 42/6

B15 STANDARD
BROOKS specially selected leather top mounte[hole] two-wire frame, with chromium plated clip.
Finish: Black Enamel or Chromium Plated.
Size:11″ × 6¾”[?] × 3⅛”[?]. Weight 1 lb. 11 ozs.
Price: 32/6 Black Enamel, 35/- Chromium plated.

B15 NARROW
A narrower version of the B15.
Finish: Black Enamel or Chromium Plated.
Size: 11″ × 6″ × 3⅛”[?]. Weight: 1 lb. 10 ozs.
Price: 32/6 Black Enamel, 35/- Chromium Plated.

B15 FLYER
BROOKS specially selected leather top mounted on a two-wire frame, with chromium plated clip.
Finish: Chromium Plated.
Size: 11″ × 5¼”[?] × 3″. Weight: 1 lb. 8 ozs. Price 35/-

B15 SWALLOW
The specially shaped cut-away top gives great freedom of leg action. BROOKS specially selected leather top, two-wire frame and chromium plated clip.
Finish: Chromium Plated.
Size: 11″ × 6″ × 3¼”[?]. Weight 1 lb 9 ozs. Price: 35/-

Two Coil Sports Tourist
B66 CHAMPION
Four Wire
B72
Three Coil
B73
Two Coil
B66

B66 CHAMPION
For the fast touring rider who wants the extra comfort provided by the added resilience of this two coil fitting. The leather top reflects the shape and contour of the famous B17 and B15 Champion Saddles.
Finish: Chromium Plated.
Size: 11″ × 6¾”[?] × 2⅞”[?]. Weight: 2 lbs. 6 ozs.
Price: 38/-

B72
BROOKS specially selected leather top, mounted on single loop four-wire frame with chromium plated clip.
Finish: Black Enamel or Chromium Plated.
Size: 10¼”[?] × 8¼”[?] × 2¼”[?]. Weight: 1 lb. 11 ozs.
Price: 35/- Black Enamel. 38/- Chromium Plated.

B10/2
For heavier riders with extra wide BROOKS specially selected leather top. Double loop four-wire frame and chromium plated clip.
Finish: Black Enamel.
Size: 11½” × 9¼”[?] × 2⅞”[?]. Weight: 2 lbs.
Price: 45/6

B73
Tourist model with BROOKS specially selected leather top. Four-wire bracket with three-coil springs and chromium plated clip.
Finish: Black Enamel or Chromium Plated.
Size: 10¼”[?] × 8¼”[?] × 3⅞”[?]. Weight: 2 lbs. 9 ozs.
Price: 35/- Black Enamel. 38/- Chromium Plated.

B66
Tourist Model with BROOKS specially selected leather top. Four-wire upswept bracket incorporating patent tensioning adjustment, with two coils at rear. Chromium plated clip.
Finish: Black Enamel or Chromium Plated.
Size: 10¼”[?] × 8¼”[?] × 3⅞”[?]. Weight: 2 lbs. 5 ozs.
Price: 35/- Black Enamel. 38/- Chromium Plated.

BROOKS The Finest Saddle in the World

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A separate leaflet is obtainable which describes the full range of BROOKS Cycle Bags. These are as follows.

Name | Retail Price (Inc. P.T.)
Cycle Bags
MILLBROOK | 11/6
GLENBROOK | 19/6
FLEETBROOK | 21/6
LEABROOK | 25/6
MOSSBROOK | 34/-
ROYALBROOK | 58/-

LYNBROOK | 12/6
WESTBROOK | 23/6
SOUTHBROOK | 25/6
HALESBROOK | 34/-
HIGHBROOK | 42/-

Panniers
B2085 (D.T. Rayon) | 25/6
B2085 (Leathercloth) | 23/6

[The reverse side of the Brooks “Cycle Saddles” leaflet in three panels: the Two Wire Sports Champion range (B17 Standard, Narrow, Flyer, Sprinter, Competition, Swallow and Competition Campagnola model; B15 Standard, Narrow, Flyer and Swallow) and the Two Coil Sports Tourist, Four Wire, Three Coil and Two Coil saddles (B66 Champion, B72, B10/2, B73 and B66), each with photographs, sizes, weights and prices, beside a narrow panel listing the Brooks cycle bags and B2085 panniers with their retail prices. The two binder holes on the fold between the first two panels take letters from the B17 Sprinter and B15 Standard entries; there are no handwritten marks.]