Brooks Rubber Saddle Review

The c13 a w saddle comes in two widths 132mm 145mm and in both the standard solid topped saddle the carved option with an ergonomic cutout.

Brooks rubber saddle review.

During this time i clocked up around 600 kms. The uniquely flexible maintenance free waterproof top is designed to follow the rider s movements to deliver immediate comfort and ease of use. It still produces an extensive range of traditional leather saddles at its birmingham factory but also the innovative new cambium saddles as. I tested the brooks cambium on a stanforth skyelander over the course of a week cycling in greece.

This is my brooks b17 saddle review. 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. The rubber shell is unique and provides a very different ride quality than most modern saddles but we found it to be a bit too flexible to classify it as a true performance saddle. Established in 1866 brooks is a saddle making icon.

The bike touring route took me over mainly sealed roads with less than 30 kms being on unsealed. Brooks swift saddle review. The brooks cambium c15 is a more racing and performance oriented model than the classic leather saddles brooks has long been known for. The new brooks cambium c13 all weather embeds a waterproof nylon fabric into the natural rubber top that gives it its signature flex and comfort.

Brooks cambium c13 saddle more hip less hipster. This iconic saddle was first introduced into the brooks product range in 1890. When it comes to classic bike styling nothing says it more than a brooks saddle. The structure is made of die cast aluminum while the rails are made of steel offering great strength and durability.

The cambium is vulcanized rubber topped with organic cotton. Marketed as ready to ride the saddle. However it is quite heavy compared to its more modern counterparts. This review though is about the brooks england cambium c17 saddle.

The brooks cambium c13 is the polar opposite of a classic brooks saddle but those telltale rivets make it 100 percent unmistakably brooks. The design is largely unchanged from the original product that was introduced over 100 years ago. The construction of this brooks saddle features vulcanized natural rubber and organic cotton for enhanced comfort and flexible performance. Testing the brooks c17 cambium.

The b17 saddle is handmade by brooks england in their factory in birmingham. No bovine creatures were harmed during the cambium s construction. Brooks c17 s cotton rubber bike saddle.