My experience? B17 was comfortable right out of the box. Brooks Pro does take a
lot longer to break in as some others said. Cambium felt hard and inflexible,
and that was disappointing because I really wanted to like it. I would still
like to try a carved one though.
Used B17s can be had for
I tried the C17 standard and the carved, and I much prefer the carved
(Imperial style). It definitely gives the Cambium more flex. I use it on
a rigid fat bike, and it doesn't beat me up. I'll probably replace the B17
on my 'cross bike with one as well, once I break the B17.
On Sat, Jun 17,
I'm tempted to try the C17 carved, since I'm on the lighter side of the
spectrum. It ought to give some more flex, right?
Chris
On Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 5:25:47 PM UTC-4, masmojo wrote:
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> I've got a half dozen B-17s, a C-19 & a C-17 carved, until my Rosco was
> recently stolen I had
I've got a half dozen B-17s, a C-19 & a C-17 carved, until my Rosco was
recently stolen I had the Berthoud as well.
Because, I have a half dozen of them, you could correctly assume I like those!
B-)
I like the C-19, but it seems a little hard.
The Berthoud took some asjusting to, because of the
My latest build has a Brooks Pro, which I like. But I used to ride the SSM
Regal back in the day, and I liked that saddle a lot. In fact, I recently
picked one up on eBay (white, perforated) for an upcoming build. I also
like the B17, and the Swift. I also don't mind the Belt Fujita, which is
Just some insight on the Cambiums. Having a 35 yr. old B 17 and having
tried the Cambium C 17 and C 19, my thoughts are that Cambiums work better
for heavier riders. I'm now at 206 lbs and the C 17 carved and the C 19
both feel pretty good, though my max rides on both borrowed saddles was 2
I'm one of those who finds Brooks b17 shaped saddles comfortable right out of
the box, as well as over time. The shape just works for me, I guess. I actually
never think about my saddles now that I have a Brooks on all my bikes. They
truly disappear for me.
I rode with my friend the other day
I've purchased several used B17s and they were all comfortable immediately.
Every body-to-saddle relationship is different, but I've never found that the
used shape interferes with mine.
Someone else mentioned adapting to new ones right away, which I'm sure is
possible if "right away" means
For about a decade, I rode B17s exclusively. I then I went on a short tour with
a bunch of rain in the forecast and didn't want to fuss with leather--not that
my saddles haven't gotten wet many times over the years, but regardless. I
threw on a relatively narrow Selle plastic saddle and went
Hi Tim, my experience with the C17 is the same as yours. I find the C17
good for about 10-15 miles and after that my sit bones are aching. As I
prefer a Brooks Pro over a B17, I thought maybe I needed a narrower saddle,
so I tried the C15. That was like sitting on the sharp edge of an ax. The
Hi, Broccoli Cog.
I got my first Brooks--a B17 two months ago on a Joe A. Prior to that, I
rode inexpensive saddles that I purchased at the LBS, but those rides were
usually short, less than 10 miles.
My first ride on B17 was OK, but my sits bones and back hurt a little, like
the first
I agree Jay. I think that hump at the top of the C17 is problematic for me. The
comments are making me think more about trying a B17
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I have both Rivet saddles and Brooks saddles. The Rivets are comfortable more
quickly, IMO, but the Brooks saddles are a little more comfortable in time. I
tried the Cambium and hated it. I was surprised by the claims that it was
designed to replicate a B17 in a different material. I'm plenty
I own a ton of Brooks leather saddles and really don't find the B17 hard to
break in, per se. In fact, the shape is basically comfortable to me from
the beginning. The Brooks Pro is extremely hard and can go a long time
before any break in at all happens. I bought a used B17 off of eBay and
Thanks Deacon. I have read some of your reviews on the Rivet. My LBS is a
dealer so I thought I would try them out. I really like the idea of the
guarantee they offer. That is really appealing when you are taking a chance
on a $150 saddle.
On Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 9:04:38 PM UTC-4, Deacon
I was wondering about buying a used B17. I thought the whole idea is that
after break in the saddle forms its shape to the riders anatomy. Lets say a
rider owns it for a few years and it forms to that individual rider. Is it
possible for me to then ride the same saddle and have it adapt to my
BC: If you can find a used-not-trashed B17, that's a good (slightly cheaper)
way to find out if it works for you. New ones can take so long to break in that
you might throw in the towel before finding out if it's a possibility. I'd look
for one that's got enough life in it to last a while, then
Thanks Joe. Good point and yes I am considered a B17 or other Brooks
leather model. I am also considering a SA or a Rivet Diablo.
On Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 8:45:14 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote:
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> Did you try these after giving up on leather saddles? I ask because I can
> only ride B17. I
Several thoughts:
-- Rivet saddles are great! I love my Diablo, but it is very narrow and
likely too narrow for Albatross bars? Also Rivet has a 1 year love it
guarantee, refund or exchange. Great to work with.
-- Next on my list to try when I was in your same dilemma was the Berthoud
Aspin,
Hi Dave. Actually know I'm not sure. I thought I would give it a try
though. I am also considering a Rivet Diablo or a SA. Maybe even a leather
Brooks. At this point I am trying not to waste money on a saddle I can't
live with. It's such a dilemma we cyclist face. I may have to just suck it
up
I have a Cambium on my commuter but don't find it as comfortable as a
Brooks B-17 or a Berthoud Aspin or Mente. The Cambium feels harder--not
comfortably so--but I like the weatherproofness of it so give up a little
comfort for that quality since the distance isn't daunting.
Are you sure
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