[RBW] Re: Cambrium C19

[James Valiensi]

Hi,
I bought one for my wife and her Clem. She was not thrilled with it, she 
much preferred the stock saddle or a Brooks B.135. So I tried it and liked 
it. I use it on my Brompton with great success.
I also have the C17 on my Rivendell Custom and a C15 on my 29'er MTB.  
They are nice saddles.
Cheers!

On Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 5:45:24 PM UTC-7, Kellie wrote:
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> Anyone ride one of these? The shorter, wider version in the Cambium line.
>
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[RBW] Re: Cambrium C19

[Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles]

Imo the cambiums are love hate.  I personally think they missed the mark by a 
large margin if they were indeed chasing after the feel of a broken-in Brooks.  
Having tried a C17 and C19 for several weeks each, I'm not a fan.  

Some people that come in the shop love them I think they're crazy. Not 
enough give and a weird contour.

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[RBW] Re: Cambrium C19

[John Hawrylak]

Alex

Thanks for the candid C17/-19 comments, especially from a shop owner.  I 
guess if you are happy with a B17, then don't change.  When the tensioning 
bolt is maxed out get a new one.

The C17/-19 appeal seemed to be:
*  It should last a very long time as it should not stretch.
*  It is not affected by rain, like a leather saddle

John Hawrylak
Woodstown NJ

On Sunday, September 4, 2016 at 10:26:27 AM UTC-4, Alex Wirth- Owner, 
Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote:

> Imo the cambiums are love hate.  I personally think they missed the mark 
> by a large margin if they were indeed chasing after the feel of a broken-in 
> Brooks.  Having tried a C17 and C19 for several weeks each, I'm not a fan.  
>
> Some people that come in the shop love them I think they're crazy. Not 
> enough give and a weird contour.
>

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[RBW] Re: Cambrium C19

[Jay in Tel Aviv]

I have a C17.
It was just OK on the Sam Hillborne but I really like it on my Bromton.
No idea why.
 
Jay

On Sunday, September 4, 2016 at 3:45:24 AM UTC+3, Kellie wrote:

> Anyone ride one of these? The shorter, wider version in the Cambium line.
>
>
> 
>
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[RBW] Re: Cambrium C19

[Eric Karnes]

Agreed. If you're looking for the closest in width to the B17, I would look 
for a shop that has a C19 you could demo. Because the Cambiums are more 
rounded on top, I've found they feel a bit narrower than their leather 
counterparts. Although the 19 doesn't come in a short-nosed version like 
the C17 the OP was asking about.

In my search for the perfect(ish) saddle, I have to say that the C17 has 
come closest so far. For the majority of riding I do (anywhere from 1–40 
miles in regular old clothes) it seems to offer the most advantages:

1. Very comfortable over shorter distances, and not too bad over longer ones
2. Fairly weatherproof
3. Doesn't stain all of my clothes like the non-select versions of leather 
Brooks I've owned
4. Much more fore/aft rail adjustability than leather Brooks (not as big a 
deal on Rivs or Surlys, but still nice)
5. Seems very well made

The two runner ups are the B17 (dye transfer just ruined too many pairs of 
shorts) and the Selle Anatomica (super comfortable, but poorly made and 
ALWAYS squeaking). I never did try a Rivet, as I have limited funds for 
experimentation.

Although, as always it's whatever works for you...

Eric



On Monday, September 5, 2016 at 3:36:08 AM UTC-4, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote:
>
> I have a C17.
> It was just OK on the Sam Hillborne but I really like it on my Bromton.
> No idea why.
>  
> Jay
>
> On Sunday, September 4, 2016 at 3:45:24 AM UTC+3, Kellie wrote:
>
>> Anyone ride one of these? The shorter, wider version in the Cambium line.
>>
>>
>> 
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Cambrium C19

[Eric Karnes]

Whoops...looks like the C19 is in fact shorter-nosed like the C17s. Shows 
what I know!

Eric

On Monday, September 5, 2016 at 1:03:33 PM UTC-4, Eric Karnes wrote:
>
> Agreed. If you're looking for the closest in width to the B17, I would 
> look for a shop that has a C19 you could demo. Because the Cambiums are 
> more rounded on top, I've found they feel a bit narrower than their leather 
> counterparts. Although the 19 doesn't come in a short-nosed version like 
> the C17 the OP was asking about.
>
> In my search for the perfect(ish) saddle, I have to say that the C17 has 
> come closest so far. For the majority of riding I do (anywhere from 1–40 
> miles in regular old clothes) it seems to offer the most advantages:
>
> 1. Very comfortable over shorter distances, and not too bad over longer 
> ones
> 2. Fairly weatherproof
> 3. Doesn't stain all of my clothes like the non-select versions of leather 
> Brooks I've owned
> 4. Much more fore/aft rail adjustability than leather Brooks (not as big a 
> deal on Rivs or Surlys, but still nice)
> 5. Seems very well made
>
> The two runner ups are the B17 (dye transfer just ruined too many pairs of 
> shorts) and the Selle Anatomica (super comfortable, but poorly made and 
> ALWAYS squeaking). I never did try a Rivet, as I have limited funds for 
> experimentation.
>
> Although, as always it's whatever works for you...
>
> Eric
>
>
>
> On Monday, September 5, 2016 at 3:36:08 AM UTC-4, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote:
>>
>> I have a C17.
>> It was just OK on the Sam Hillborne but I really like it on my Bromton.
>> No idea why.
>>  
>> Jay
>>
>> On Sunday, September 4, 2016 at 3:45:24 AM UTC+3, Kellie wrote:
>>
>>> Anyone ride one of these? The shorter, wider version in the Cambium line.
>>>
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>>

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[RBW] Re: Cambrium C19

[Bob K.]

This is a thread drift, but only slightly:

The comments here and on iBob inspired me to give the *C15* a go. I have 
one on demo from my LBS right now. It's almost an exact match in terms of 
shape with a hideous-but-oh-so-comfy plastic saddle I pulled off a cracked 
frame scrap heap Specialized Allez, so I figured it would feel pretty 
great. I was wrong, at least so far. 

I love the look, but to my sits bones, it may as well be made of granite. 
Might have to finally lace-up and pool noodle my B17s and/or come to grips 
with the fact that I love an ugly saddle and shift the aforementioned 
plastic job onto my Sam. 

Bob in Baltimore

On Monday, September 5, 2016 at 1:09:59 PM UTC-4, Eric Karnes wrote:
>
> Whoops...looks like the C19 is in fact shorter-nosed like the C17s. Shows 
> what I know!
>
> Eric
>
> On Monday, September 5, 2016 at 1:03:33 PM UTC-4, Eric Karnes wrote:
>>
>> Agreed. If you're looking for the closest in width to the B17, I would 
>> look for a shop that has a C19 you could demo. Because the Cambiums are 
>> more rounded on top, I've found they feel a bit narrower than their leather 
>> counterparts. Although the 19 doesn't come in a short-nosed version like 
>> the C17 the OP was asking about.
>>
>> In my search for the perfect(ish) saddle, I have to say that the C17 has 
>> come closest so far. For the majority of riding I do (anywhere from 1–40 
>> miles in regular old clothes) it seems to offer the most advantages:
>>
>> 1. Very comfortable over shorter distances, and not too bad over longer 
>> ones
>> 2. Fairly weatherproof
>> 3. Doesn't stain all of my clothes like the non-select versions of 
>> leather Brooks I've owned
>> 4. Much more fore/aft rail adjustability than leather Brooks (not as big 
>> a deal on Rivs or Surlys, but still nice)
>> 5. Seems very well made
>>
>> The two runner ups are the B17 (dye transfer just ruined too many pairs 
>> of shorts) and the Selle Anatomica (super comfortable, but poorly made and 
>> ALWAYS squeaking). I never did try a Rivet, as I have limited funds for 
>> experimentation.
>>
>> Although, as always it's whatever works for you...
>>
>> Eric
>>
>>
>>
>> On Monday, September 5, 2016 at 3:36:08 AM UTC-4, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote:
>>>
>>> I have a C17.
>>> It was just OK on the Sam Hillborne but I really like it on my Bromton.
>>> No idea why.
>>>  
>>> Jay
>>>
>>> On Sunday, September 4, 2016 at 3:45:24 AM UTC+3, Kellie wrote:
>>>
 Anyone ride one of these? The shorter, wider version in the Cambium 
 line.


 



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[RBW] Re: Cambrium C19

[Joe Bernard]

I've purchased two well-used B17s in the last year, and they're both absurdly 
comfortable. Embrace the beater Brooks!

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[RBW] Re: Cambrium C19

['doc' via RBW Owners Bunch]

I've had a c19 on my LHT for about a month after going through no less than 
5 other saddles to replace a B67 that wore out.  I love the narrow nose but 
wish the sit-bone area was flatter, although the slight curve is not a deal 
breaker and not uncomfortable.  HOWEVER... it is rock hard with very little 
give, which is a deal breaker.  Since I bought it barely used at a good 
price, I've cut a slot down the middle to create some flex.  It definitely 
helps, but I've yet to take it out on a longer ride to gauge the result. 
 Ultimately I think it will work out, but unless you are willing to cut 
into an expensive saddle, I would wait to see if they offer a slotted 
version.

On Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 8:45:24 PM UTC-4, Kellie wrote:
>
> Anyone ride one of these? The shorter, wider version in the Cambium line.
>
>
> 
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Cambrium C19

[masmojo]

My C17 carved is by far the most comfortable new saddle I've ever bought, I was 
comfortable straight away. I have a C19, it's on my most current build, so I 
have not ridden it yet, but I fully expect no problems.
I have half a dozen bikes with various B17s & I love them, but they take a 
while before they are truly comfortable, though I am rarely uncomfortable on 
any Brooks.

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