Get used to inquiries about suffering when you bolt a Brooks B17 Standard Aged Saddle to your two-wheeled partner-at least from those who don't appreciate timeless cycling pedigree. To those not in the know, the B17 may resemble a fin-de-siecle torture device; however, discerning Brooks fans know that this supple, handmade leather saddle conforms to the body for bespoke comfort that even the latest wonder saddle can only hope to match.