The brooks team pro classic tr saddle is very similar to the classic b17 with a few upgrades the most striking additions are the large hammered and polished copper rivets and chromed rails a bit less obvious is the difference in shape where the pro is 5mm shorter and narrower and a bit firmer for a more performance oriented cyclist it might be a bit heavier and take longer to break in than contemporary designs but the comfort durability style and overall quality of brooks saddles keeps c