The B17 Imperial features the central cut-out, first designed by BROOKS over 100 years ago. The “registered cutting”, as can be read in the 1890 catalogue, is “a sure preventive to all perineal pressure”.
Handbags, messenger bags and panniers; here are our recommendations: Cyclodelic BraBag £85.00 Zwei Handlebar Bag from £48.00 Basil Mirte £40.00 Bagaboo Messenger Bags from £90.00 Ortlieb Zip-City from £64.50 Knog Frank £86.00 Berthoud Panniers £180.00 Brooks Roll Up Panniers £150.00 Basil Blossom £40.00
Watch Rob Penn visit component manufacturers around the world as he builds his dream bike; and tells a concise history of the beautiful machine. Available on IPlayer