I ordered a Brooks B17 Special (green w/ copper rails) saddle & received it a few days ago. I just tried to register it but there is no Lot Number (3 digit code on the under side). There is a "0000" stamped on the side of the under side but that's it. Any clue as to why mine doesn't have this 3 digit code? REALLY looking forward to your thoughts!

Best,
John

your saddle is a secret coded message that will self-destruct when you finish riding it

I'm just trying to ensure it is warranteed. I don't really care if it's registered, I just want to make sure I didn't buy a fake. It looks real to me, complete with a 4 digit code on the underside reading "0000". It however doesn't have the 3 digit code (number letter number) that the instructions that came with it & their website both say it should have. I've emailed them & we'll see. Anyone else have one without the code? -John

where did you buy it?

oh bikeforums, we're hopeless..

Strange, I don't remember posting ebay anywhere. I called & ordered the from Bell's Bike Shop.
-John

Is the the infamous Bells Bike Shop?

oh i was only joking since you were afraid of it being bootleg.
in all seriousness, contacting Brooks would be your best bet!

bf-tards are of no help with these things.

Cool, no worries. I sent them an email so we'll see what they say. Yes, it is from THE Bell's Bike Shop. I really can't imagine that it's a fake. It's just very strange that it has no code stamped on it. Will post my findings.

-John

Aren't you of BF, dispensing advice?

BTW, great advice.

Hey John,

Late to the party, but I just bought the same saddle moments ago.

I have the "0000" stamped into the side.
I also have "0E9" stamped toward the rear.

Did you get anywhere with your inquiry?

hey what did you guys pay for them? just curious for future needs...

I paid $160.00 without doing any research. It came with the adjusting tool and the rain cover.

I like my LBS so I don't mind if I could have gotten it cheaper online.

Besides, money doesn't seem to matter to the uber-rich like me.

eh nice! wanna get me one too?

For anyone interested Bike Nashbar has the B-17 for a straight $100. You can normally wait until they offer free shipping and they are pretty good about running sales like 10% or 20% off all orders over whatever amount. While most folks know I am a huge fan of LBS's, things like saddles tend to have outrageous mark ups. If your LBS cuts you a regular discount and the price comes within 25 bucks or so of what you can get it for online for then I'd say stick with/support your LBS. But, if they want to bang you out for an extra Grant then go online.

I just checked your recommendation out online. The saddle I just bought is listed on Bike Nashbar for $149.99, shipping is $10.99.

I went to my LBS and saved 98 cents.

The $100.00 saddle you are referring to is the standard B17. The one I bought was the B17 Special with copper rail and copper hammered rivets. I treated myself. I like the LBS guys. Online shopping is not always the best way to shop, nor is it always the best price.

Let's hear it for the good guys.

Now that I am fixated on it...

Velo Orange sells it for $135.00
But the rain cover is $11.00
and the spanner is $12.00
So, after the shipping I would have still spent more online. (granted... if it wasn't included in the box I would not have purchased the cover and spanner separately... it's just a nice perk)

I think my LBS gave me a really competitive price. I have seen other bike shops (there are countless in Chicago) with $200+ on their saddles.

no, you would not have.

https://www.totalcycling.com/index.ph...urrency&id=USD

https://www.bikesonline.com/Brooks-B1...rass-Rails.htm

https://cgi.ebay.com/Brooks-B17-Speci...QQcmdZViewItem

I sit corrected. No regrets though... still rather the money goes to my LBS. It's a new shop and I've developed a great relationship with them. Thanks for posting the sources, that may help others.

BTW, I put the seat on my freshly restored 60's Dawes Realmrider (which is red) and it looks perfect.

Thanks guys. I email Brooks twice & no response. I've given up. Yes, mine has "0000" stamped where your is but mine doesn't have the 3 digit code anywhere. Oh well, rides nice & seems like a really nice saddle.

Did you check on the metal frame? I have some that are stamped there.