Kieran, I would say the C17 carved is noticeably less flexible, owing to the shorter slot. The SA Titanico X felt good to me in the first few miles, but I would develop the same problem as the C17, where it feels like the saddle is migrating into soft tissue because it's too narrow. Also possible that I'm sitting on rather than between the frame structure. Hardness isn't so much a concern for me, as I rode comfortably for years on a very hard and unslotted Berthoud saddle. I think it's more matching up the body-saddle geometries for me, but I like the flex and possible pressure relief of a slot.
I need to take some long rides and see how the C19 fares in this regard, but I think it's going to be much improved based on the absence of discomfort on short rides. Assuming there's no pain/numbness on long rides, I think the C19 might be the perfect saddle for me with an SA-style slot. I've also contacted Rivet to see if they'll do this, since I haven't heard back from SA. I learned a lot about saddle fit just by reading the Rivet site! On Friday, April 22, 2016 at 6:47:27 AM UTC-7, Kieran J wrote: > > Mike, how would you say the SA compared to the C17 Carved in terms of > flexibility/butt feel? > > The SA is my go-to saddle, in spite of its well-known drawbacks. I tried a > regular C17 for about 5 minutes and hated it; too hard and too rounded a > top. Being a vegetarian/almost-vegan, the Cambium design appeals to be on > that level, and I'd love for it to work for me anatomically. > > KJ > > > On Friday, April 22, 2016 at 12:04:40 AM UTC-4, Mike in WA wrote: >> >> >> I got my C19 today and took it for a short ride. Initial impressions: the >> additional width and support was much needed for my very upright position >> and it feels better than my C17 carved. I feel like my sit bones now have a >> reasonable area to rest on, whereas the C17 has been starting to get >> uncomfortable (pressure points) in just a couple miles. I think I was >> convincing myself that a C17 had to work on this bike because a Berthoud >> worked for years on my Rivendells... but the Jones position is much more >> upright and I'm sure my sitbones are set wider on this bike. I also think I >> fell for the marketing that the C17 is similar to a B17, when in reality, >> the C19 is closer in dimensions and feel to a B17, IMO. >> >> There is a marked difference (in the hand) in flexibility between the C19 >> and C17 carved. Assuming this saddle makes it through the trial period of >> the next few weeks, I'm thinking of sending it to Selle Anatomica to get >> the slit cut. I really liked the SA I had, it just wouldn't hold it's >> shape/tension, so I think this might make a big difference in better >> flexibility. Included is a pic of a C17 atop the C19. >> >> >> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ap1JOPBwJQ8/Vxmidd-OoEI/AAAAAAAAA_0/lGh3ohhTq-gMmbub2RJVhE7VH6MUgFoqgCLcB/s1600/0421161506.jpg> >> >> >> On Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 8:45:42 AM UTC-7, Mike in WA wrote: >>> >>> I ordered a C19 and will be getting it on Thursday, will report back >>> with my opinion. FWIW, I emailed Brooks and asked about a slotted C19, but >>> they have no current plans for one (though they said it's a possibility in >>> the vague future). If the saddle fits better for me, I may try to improvise >>> my own slot for better flexibility. -- Mike >>> >>> On Monday, April 18, 2016 at 9:07:10 AM UTC-7, John Phillips wrote: >>>> >>>> My C19 arrived in the mail, but I haven't had a chance to try it out >>>> yet. In the hand, it is wider but seems no more flexible than a C17. >>>> >>>> If your bones are wider, the C19 might fit you better. Sitting upright, >>>> my sit bones are about 15cm wide. >>>> >>>> My C17 isn't comfortable on my Hunqapillar with Alba bars, but is very >>>> comfortable on my AHH with Noodle drops set a hair above the saddle. >>>> Leaning forward, my sit bones are narrower. >>>> >>>> I fear this whole riding more upright with albatross bars may not >>>> really be my thing, though. I'm not giving up on my Albatross bars yet, >>>> but >>>> I am finding riding to be much more fun with my 48 cm Noodles than with my >>>> Albatross bars. >>>> >>>> Maybe I just need to full retro with my Hunqapillar and order a >>>> completely sprung out Brooks B135, a travel tea service & pith helmet. :) >>>> >>>> John >>>> >>>> On Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 12:00:45 PM UTC-7, John Phillips wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I ordered one this week to try out on my Hunqapillar. >>>>> >>>>> Has anyone ridden one of these wider Cambium's yet? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> >>>>> John >>>>> >>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
