Brooks Saddles Challenge Tool Black Review

Good material but the design of the pockets makes it such that there isn't much space inside to put anything except a few small items in which I put a CO2 canister poke, a nozzle and plastic for removing tires in an emergency.

No longer made in England but still a quality genuine leather item. Comes with a Brooks canvas bag. A must for your Brooks saddle. Know that small is small. So if you need to carry more things this is not for you.

Nice addition to the bike! Complements my B-17 perfectly and is a must have. My tools Multitool, 2 O2. Canister, blower, 2 tire changers, spoke wrench, repair kit, cable ties, valve caps and a tube of rubber glue fit in easily! There is no free space. Fits my needs perfectly. Because I carry an extra MTB tube in the tool box on the water bit cage. Expensive YES, but worth every penny!

First of all I would like to say that the quality of the materials and workmanship of this product is excellent. This is a beautiful piece of work that will last for many years with proper care. In my case it's too small, a little more than a glasses case. I needed it to hold a spare inner tube, two tire levers and a multi-tool, but I was only able to fit one inner tube and one of the tire levers. It's a shame because this is a really high quality beanbag. I reluctantly sent it back and ordered

Bought for my husband's Father's Day to wear with his beloved Brooks Swallow titanium saddle. Together they look amazing! He looks a bit different as a racing cyclist, but shouldn't that be noticed?! My only complaint is that this size was too small and the larger bag was too big. He now carries a second pocket on his top tube to carry an extra tube for changing gear and energy bars. I still think the quality is great and great for someone with less luggage.

Definitely 5 stars for the looks and construction. This is a nice accessory for your B17 seat that will quickly become a very comfortable seat. I give it 4 stars because of its size hampered by the design of the straps that take up space inside the bag. It's barely enough for a short chain. I got it working but its size makes it a bit cumbersome. This lack is not enough for me to return it for a larger size.

It's smaller than I thought it would be, but I bought it primarily as an accessory for my Brooks B66 saddle. However my B66 has faded after almost 20 years and this bag is brand new so there will be some contrast. If you're buying a Brooks saddle, consider buying this tool bag at the same time so they'll age together. When new, the leather is very stiff, almost plastic, which makes assembly difficult. You have to gently pry it apart until the plastic becomes more leathery.