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BrooksCambium C17 Saddle
4.9
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Cambium, in botany, is a tissue layer that provides cells for plant growth. Brooks Cambium is a range of vegan saddles made from vulcanized natural rubber and organic cotton enhanced by a thin layer of structural textile for added resilience and legendary Brooks longevity. The uniquely flexible, maintenance-free, waterproof top is designed to follow the rider's movements for immediate comfort and ease of use. To the eye, the C17 may appear quite racy in its shape and lines, which indeed it is. A saddle you can really settle into, the geometry and dimensions are based closely on that of Brooks'' most recognizable model, the B17, ensuring the same timeless comfort mile after mile.
The C17s is slightly shorter than the C17 and more suited to female riders.
Features and Specifications:
The C17s is slightly shorter than the C17 and more suited to female riders.
Features and Specifications:
- 283mm long, 162mm wide, 52mm tall
- 415 grams
- Made with vulcanized natural latex rubber and organic cotton fibers
- Die cast aluminum structure (or Aluminium, according to Brooks)
- Tubular stainless steel rails
- Naturally flexible, immediately rideable
- Waterproofed with Brooks numac
- Made in Italy
Specifications
Cover Material
Canvas
Gender / Age
Unisex
Length - Saddles
283mm
Rail Material
Steel
Rail Style
Standard Rails
Saddle Cut Out
No
Width - Saddles
162mm
Natural - One Size UPC
190445002766
Natural - One Size EAN
190445002766
Natural - One Size MPN
B2000421
Tree Fort ID:
333222392426
Review Summary
LIKES
Light (2),
Firm (2),
Padded (2),
Shape (9),
Quality (1),
Durable (1)
WORKS FOR
Commuting (3),
Road Cycling (5),
Anything (8)
DISLIKES
Weight (1)
4.9 GEARS
12 reviews
12 reviews
Customer Questions
Q.
asked by: a guest
On the website, you show it in two colors. There is no option to select when ordering. Which color do I get?
On the website, you show it in two colors. There is no option to select when ordering. Which color do I get?
Q.
asked by: a guest
Is this a women only saddle?
Is this a women only saddle?
Customer Reviews
5
June 18, 2014
reviewed by: A Guest
Switched from a B17.
B17 Pro:
-Most comfortable saddle I've ever ridden. ---No pain even in extended rides, even without chamois.
B17 Con:
-Heavy
-Hard to get behind when descending offroad
-Not waterproof for commuting
Cambium Pro:
-Narrower overall for easier use off road
-Waterproof
-Textured for better grip
-Lighter
Cambium Con:
-Not only narrower overall, but also sloped heavily at the edges, leaving much less width for wider sit bones
-Because of the slope of the sides vs. the flat B17, the center of the saddle sits higher into your taint and puts pressure that is non-existent on the B17
Many reviews claim as comfortable as the traditional Brooks saddles. I would dispute this, especially if you have wide sit bone spacing. The fact remains that the B17 functions more like a hammock. This functions more like a standard plastic saddle with a hard shell, just of a different material.
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vote5
April 24, 2014
reviewed by: A Guest
Amazing saddle! The rubber has held up to several months of abuse (on the fatbike and commuter). It flexes with movement, but doesn't remain stretched out when you get off of it. The nose is a little hard, but it makes for a nicer sprint. The only thing I'm concerned about is the minute amount of wear that I'm seeing on the cotton canvas top. It's not much, but time will tell.
5
August 06, 2014
reviewed by: rrnoe
Thank you David Bere of Kalamazoo, MI for informing me about the Brooks C17 saddle. It is just outstanding... You have to try it. This review may be short but it is to the point.
5
March 25, 2016
reviewed by: ccrider
As soon as I got it I removed the screws and put blue lock tight on the threads . I have read that there is a problem with screws coming loose. I find that the saddle was very comfortable right out of the box after lock tightening.
5
March 10, 2014
reviewed by: A Guest
With more weight on my rear and arms than I should (need to add in core work), I couldn't get comfortable in the saddle.
While this isn't 'comfortable' compared to a chair, I no longer have bruising on my sit bones. I'll buy a C17 again!
5
May 26, 2014
reviewed by: A Guest
Comfortable right out of the box. I broke it in during a 100 mile gravel race, and it was exceptional. It feels as though it can accommodate a wide range of sit bone shapes and sizes. I would highly recommend this saddle.
5
June 21, 2014
reviewed by: A Guest
Best non leather saddle I've ever ridden. Comfortable when in street clothes and almost completely disappears under bike shorts. Great saddle for commuting and muddy trails. Out of the box I found it more comfortable than a leather brooks saddle but it's not as comfortable as a properly broken in leather saddle. It's a great edition to the brooks saddle line and the perfect saddle for someone that doesn't want to deal with the upkeep of a leather saddle or has moral issues with the use of leather. Yes I would recommend this saddle and yes I would buy it again because I already have.
5
July 07, 2014
reviewed by: bksaunders
This is my second C17 - first one for the commuter, this new one for the knockarounder - and it's fabulous. Very comfortable for me, light enough, no break-in period, and (most importantly, here in Seattle) waterproof.
Nota Bene: the Natural version is susceptible to stains, particularly from denim. Personally, I think it looks pretty cool.
5
August 27, 2014
reviewed by: non...@ms...n.com
I was a little hesitant buying a non-leather saddle - I have 4 other Brooks saddles I wouldn't trade and since they have been in the saddle business for so long they must know a thing or two. To my surprise - This is the best saddle I have ever used.
5
September 18, 2014
reviewed by: A Guest
I just went on by first ride with the new Brooks Cambium. It was as comfortable as my old Brooks saddle after 10000 miles right out of the box! This thing is AWESOME!! I will never ever buy another Brooks leather saddle. The Cambium is definitely the way to go!
5
October 20, 2014
reviewed by: easyup
They have a real winner here, comfort from mile one. Only issue was one of the rivets which are actually screws fell out in the first 50 miles and the others were loose. Tree Fort is replacing the saddle for me and the on line community is not having problems with this so it may have been a saddle that got past the final tightening stage.
I bought a second C17 and it had nice tight screws. It has about 300 miles on it now and I like it a lot, maybe not as good as my well broken in B17 but very very close. Being water proof is a big plus as I have seen a B17 that got caught in a freak down pour and the saddle stretched badly.
4
June 10, 2016
reviewed by: guinsdan
Like any seat it is all personal preference. I like this seat but start to get fatigued after an hour or so. It is an improvement over the WTB I previously rode, but not as good as the Brooks B17 leather with regards to comfort.
I feel that the construction is good, and the quality seems to be there. It may be more durable than other seats but I would opt for more comfort and a shorter life-cycle.
Note that this is mostly gravel riding, and a little road. I will most likely replace this seat, especially for rides over one hour.
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