Update: I've come to find that I just can't find a sweet spot on the
Cambium and I think it's got to do with the super weird rounded shape
others have mentioned, not the width. There is more support with the wider
shape, but it's still an odd fit. There's also the knowledge that it will
always
Mike this was the type of feedback I was hoping to hear. I own more Brooks
saddles than a normal person should and I jumped in on a C-17 shortly after
they were introduced. Just did not work for me in the same ways you
described. Too narrow and the top was too rounded. I was wondering if the
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 possib
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 desi
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
For my friends that ride Brooks saddles, the shape change signals that the
saddle is broken in to their rando-ing satisfaction.
On Sat, Mar 26, 2016 at 12:55 PM, Lungimsam wrote:
> Never used one but from what I gather:
> 1. No leather maintenance
> 2. Waterproof
> 3. Possible less shape change
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 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 Alb
What I'm saying is that I need to properly measure my sit bones, add 20mm
and see if it's the case that I'm likely sitting on (rather than in
between) the frame edges. It feels like there's pretty distinct and
uncomfortable pressure points at times and a properly wide saddle would be
the simple
Not sure how to convey the feeling of harsh but that is a word I would also use
to describe the saddle. I have the c17 and also wondered if the c19 might work
better. Although there is some flex to the saddle I find it less yielding under
my sit bones.
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Mike, what does "feels harsh " mean to you, and what leads you to assume that a
little wider one would be less so ? Where is harsh feeling , the front,
middle, back, aĺl of it ? I FIND Cambiums harsh everywhere myself, an no width
can cure that as it is the nature of the material and construct
Has anybody who's been riding a C17 ridden a C19 yet? If so, thoughts? I
like my C17, but it does feel a bit harsh at times and I wonder if a little
extra width is what I need. Backcountry will let you try a saddle and
return it within 30 days if you don't like it, and this is an option I'm
con
Hey John,
I've been wondering the same thing. I'm actually pretty much satisfied
with my C17, but wonder if a little extra width might be even better with
my more upright positioning lately.
In addition to the non-leather benefits that have already been mentioned, I
actually prefer the more r
Never used one but from what I gather:
1. No leather maintenance
2. Waterproof
3. Possible less shape change with use for less wonkiness.
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What're the advantages of the Cambiums over the normal Brooks leather
saddles?
Thanks,
Kevin
On Friday, March 25, 2016 at 12:22:17 AM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote:
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> Not that ive found.
> Someone at Brooks told me it was coming out in 2016.
> I sent them an email asking when a sprung version would be
Not that ive found.
Someone at Brooks told me it was coming out in 2016.
I sent them an email asking when a sprung version would be made.
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Are there links to see the sprung one?
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I put a C19 on my wife's Cheviot and she has been pretty pleased with it.
Keith
On Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 3:00:45 PM UTC-4, John Phillips wrote:
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> I ordered one this week to try out on my Hunqapillar.
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> Has anyone ridden one of these wider Cambium's yet?
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> Thanks,
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> John
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