Brooks Rubber Saddle Review

No bovine creatures were harmed during the cambium s construction.

Brooks rubber saddle review.

Established in 1866 brooks is a saddle making icon. The c17 saddle still models after the b17 but is instead made of vulcanized natural rubber and organic cotton. The brooks cambium c13 is the polar opposite of a classic brooks saddle but those telltale rivets make it 100 percent unmistakably brooks. 4 5 out of 5 star rating 4 5.

The design is largely unchanged from the original product that was introduced over 100 years ago. During this time i clocked up around 600 kms. The cambium is vulcanized rubber topped with organic cotton. Brooks cambium c13 saddle more hip less hipster.

The construction of this brooks saddle features vulcanized natural rubber and organic cotton for enhanced comfort and flexible performance. This review though is about the brooks england cambium c17 saddle. The b17 saddle is handmade by brooks england in their factory in birmingham. The brooks cambium c15 is a more racing and performance oriented model than the classic leather saddles brooks has long been known for.

Brooks swift saddle review. This iconic saddle was first introduced into the brooks product range in 1890. The uniquely flexible maintenance free waterproof top is designed to follow the rider s movements to deliver immediate comfort and ease of use. Brooks c17 s cotton rubber bike saddle.

Marketed as ready to ride the saddle. When it comes to classic bike styling nothing says it more than a brooks saddle. Testing the brooks c17 cambium. 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. 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. This is my brooks b17 saddle review. The bike touring route took me over mainly sealed roads with less than 30 kms being on unsealed.

A bit of info about the brooks b17 saddle. The structure is made of die cast aluminum while the rails are made of steel offering great strength and durability. 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.