Thanks for this review and pictures. Definitely plan to get one. On Thursday, June 6, 2013 9:13:12 PM UTC-5, Statrixbob wrote: > > I was chosen as one of the first 100 folks to receive a Brooks Cambium > C-17 saddle. Mine just arrived today and while I haven't yet mounted it on > a bike (probably my daily ride, the Hunq), I did take some pictures to > "prove it happened." > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/mgps-bob/sets/72157633977211833/ > > I generally ride the B-17 model and I've got a bunch of those in standard, > Special, and the new Select. The C-17 definitely feels lighter (though of > course that's not really a concern). It also is made with less material > than a B-17 and doesn't have the 'skirting' down the sides. Since it > doesn't feel as 'slick' as worn leather I wondering if it'll grab the > inside of my pant legs. I guess we'll find out. > > The overall look of the saddle is pleasing and I'm sure it'll look nice on > my Hunq (or QB). I was sent one in 'natural' and I'm pretty sure it's going > to get dirty quick...I've heard that from one of the other testers who read > an blog entry I wrote when I was informed I'd been chosen. > > Unfortunately I've to run a non-bike errand right now so mounting it and > the first ride will have to come a bit later. I'm thinking I should just > mount it and and then swap seat posts between my Hunq and my QB to give it > workout on both bikes. > > While the first 100 have been chosen and probably have all received their > saddles (living in Hawaii I'm probably one of the last to receive the > shipment), the did open it up by 50 more. I don't know if they've been > chosen but Brooks did suggest everyone sign up because one could be chosen > for other products. The sign-up page is still open at: > > http://www.brooksengland.com/cambium/ > > Aloha! > > Bob > > > > -- > Robert Harrison > Honolulu, HI > rfhar...@gmail.com <javascript:> > statrix.com >
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