Are cambium saddles comfortable?
Unlike those leather Brooks saddles, the Cambium is designed to be comfortable right out of the box. There is no maintenance required or special care needed. The shape is designed to mimic the classic B17, possibly the most-loved saddle of all time.
Are Brooks Cambium comfortable?
Yes. If you’re looking for a stylish saddle that offers a smooth ride and comfortable profile, then the Brooks Cambium C17 All Weather is what you seek.
Does Brooks cambium break in?
Cambium saddles don’t break in. It’s true, the canvas on top gets a bit felted, like really old jeans that you never wash, but that’s not a break in, like a leather saddle (or even good foamy saddle) breaks in. This saddle will never conform to your rear.
Where are Brooks cambium saddles made?
Italy
The Cambium is made in Italy, with a vulcanized rubber shell top and textured cotton seating surface. When first launched in 2013, the Cambium used metal rails and Brooks’ signature rivets. With the introduction of the carbon-railed C13, Brooks now has a saddle that breaks almost completely with the company’s heritage.
What are cambium saddles?
Brooks Cambium is a range of saddles made from vulcanized natural rubber and organic cotton canvas enhanced by a thin layer of structural textile for added resilience and legendary Brooks longevity.
What is the lightest Brooks saddle?
The lightest Cambium ever, the C13 is a racing saddle featuring a uniquely flexible vulcanised-rubber top combined with a weight-saving carbon frame.
Why are Brooks saddles so good?
Surprisingly, it is comfortable because it is so hard. Instead of filling all your crevices with gel pads, which effectively give many more points of friction and cause saddle sores, the Brooks saddles are effectively a very stiff hammock hung from each end.
Why are Brooks saddles so popular?
How long do Brooks saddles take to break in?
Install the saddle onto the bike, put on your black shorts, and ride. Even the most recalcitrant saddle (the thick-skinned Brooks Professional) will be substantially broken in within 200 miles or so. The soaking technique is best for thick, hard-to-break in saddles such as the Brooks Professional.
How do you size a Brooks saddle?
You don’t want to be sitting on the cantle plate as it will remain as firm as the metal it’s made of and will not conform to the shape of your sit bones. This means you need to add 20 to 30mm to the width for a Brooks in comparison to a regular saddle.
Why choose the cambium C13?
A lightweight and durable saddle, the C13 is finished with aluminium rivets for long-lasting use, ready for all rides, all roads and all weathers, requiring no break-in period. This Cambium Saddle is manufactured in Italy and guaranteed against defects in materials or workmanship for 2 years from the date of purchase.
Is the Brooks cambium C17 a good bike?
The standard Cambium C17 impressed me hugely with its buoyant comfortable ride and sheer toughness, and we also liked the shape, which closely mimics Brooks’ classic racing B17 perch. The only downside is the 415g weight – it’s just not something you’re likely to put onto a modern lightweight bike.
What is the difference between the C13 and the 415g Cannondale carbon?
The only downside is the 415g weight – it’s just not something you’re likely to put onto a modern lightweight bike. The C13 changes that, with the switch to carbon delivering a much more impressive 264g. The shape also changes – it’s much more rounded and slimmer with a nominal width of 130mm.
What is a C13 saddle?
The lightest Cambium ever, the C13 is a racing saddle featuring a uniquely flexible vulcanised-rubber top combined with a weight-saving carbon frame. The C13 absorbs shocks and vibrations, keeping the rider in better control than common saddles with a static base and foam padding.
