Is Brooks C17 worth it?

Is Brooks C17 worth it?

There is a small weight penalty over a performance saddle due to the C17’s steel rails, and you might not want a Cambium on your full-on race bike – there is surely a trade-off in power for this much comfort – but for an endurance or touring bike, commuter or winter trainer this is a perfect saddle when it comes to …

Are Brooks C17 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.

Do Brooks cambium saddles 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.

How long does Brooks cambium last?

The Cambium All Weather is handmade in Italy and comes with a two-year warranty which, if you register it after purchase, increases to 10 years. That’s pretty good and shows that Brooks is confident in its reliability.

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.

Is Brooks cambium comfortable?

There’s still a getting-used-to-it period as your bum adapts to the shape, but it’s been very brief for me: a couple of 35km rides and I was completely comfortable after 100km in the saddle, buttocks cosseted by the Cambium’s comfy hammock design.

What is the difference between Brooks C15 and C17?

The main difference between the C15 and the C17, is the width. C15 width is 140mm wide and C17 width is 162mm wide. C19 is the widest and designed for touring or city riding.

Where are Brooks cambium saddles made?

Italy
The company that began life in Birmingham in 1866 is now owned by Italian saddle behemoth Selle Royal, and this Brooks Cambium saddle is manufactured in Italy.