Brooks England Cambium All Weather Bike Seat - High Mileage, Waterproof, Carved/Standard Bicycle Saddle (C15, C17, C19)

I bought this saddle as I started commuting to work and wanted a good quality waterproof alternative to my 'cheap but functional' existing saddle. It has not disappointed. The saddle looks great, the surface is slightly textured which helps to prevent slipping forward, the cut is excellent, providing sufficient seating area in all positions without being intrusive to the inner leg. Unlike the Full Leather Brooks there is no adjustment required and it is not possible to change the tension of the saddle; that said the tension of the saddle is spot on with the saddle both supporting the rider in comfort and smoothly soaking up minor vibration, road noise and potholes. I have no reservations in recommending this product, after several hundred miles it is one of the best saddles I have ever had.

Comfort from the outset, No breaking In, Even better comfort than a gel saddle. I have just started cycling again after a lot of years, In my early days I had the Original Brook's B series Leather saddle fitted to my bike Wonderfull Saddle after its broken In, But that takes a very long time and miles to do, but then you have a most comfortable Saddle, there is also maintenance to carry out ie use of Brook's leather treatment periodically, Tensioning of the Leather after some time, also keeping it dry or prevent prolonged periods of time in rain. Now This Cambium all weather Saddle is a Totally different Concept, No Breaking In, No Treatment, No tensioning. This Saddle is not leather its made of rubber with an all weather impregnated surface. Comfort is gained by the way this saddle flexes, the principle is like a hammock suspended from the nose of the saddle and from the rear, giving a suspension effect. This saddle model is the C19 and what that means is this model is more for the 90deg upright riding position, I ride slightly less than 90deg but still find this saddle comfortable. If you have a more aggressive riding style, dropped bars etc, then you should go for the Cambium C17 series. To sum up If i was doing a lot of miles each day I would probably have gone for the Original Brook's B series leather saddle, most uncomfortable until you eventually break it in, then you have yourself a very comfortable saddle, which will last for years. I don't do that many miles on a bike anymore and to break a saddle In would have taken far to long hence going for the Cambium, I don't think its as comfortable as a fully broken in Brook's Leather saddle by any means but its not bad either. In my opinion I don't think the Cambium will last as long as the original leather saddle, time will tell. The Original Leather B series Is totally British Made by Brook's, The Cambium Is made by Brook's but In Italy. My suggestion to anyone interested In A Brook's Saddle would be to go to the Brook's web site, Not to Purchase from there because on Amazon they are better priced, but just to check out the range and read all about the differences between there range and see how they are made.

Supremely comfortable, a fairly decent price, looks great on my single speed!

Years ago, I had a Brooks leather saddle and never really got on with it. I found it slippery and it never quite moulded to my shape. However, I liked the quality. I bought the Cambium carved after much soul searching and watching YouTube videos. It is a very nicely made saddle. It is not padded in any way, but is designed to flex and support you a bit like a small hammock. The wide back part is quite hard and the front part is quite flexible. Positioning it is critical, as with any saddle. Last weekend, I rode 50 miles one day on it in strong headwinds, and I was good for another 25 mile blast the next day. Of course, there is some discomfort because we weren't made to sit in one position for hours at a time, but it did not cause any lasting pain, aches, or bruising. Glad I bought it.

Even though this saddle is not soft (not padded), it is very comfortable. It does not give me saddle sore and it actually helped me with my back pain which I am very happy about. Another plus is that this saddle flexes a bit, giving some suspension when going over small bumps. All in all an excellent saddle, but it comes at a higher cost.

Bought this in my search for a comfortable saddle. Sadly not as comfortable as I’d hoped. It’s well made and has plenty of flex to it, but it seems I need some padding in my dotage. Used it for a few months and it’s showing no wear whatsoever, no issues with it, and it looks really smart, just too hard for me.

Good quality and comfortable, the price was competitive too. You can’t go wrong with a brooks saddle and it looks good on my Brompton.

It is not light but very elegant and needs no maintenance. It takes a while for me to fit my ass on it, I ordered C19 but got C15c, it is narrower than C19 but Amazon was so generous and gave the wrong shipment of C15c for free for me. C15 is a little bit too narrow but comfy for fast biking. C19 is more relax but the actual feeling is not that different because most of the support is at the back of the saddle which has no padding or flex. Overall, you cannot go wrong with C Cambium series.

The C15 saddles from Brooks is awesome Very sleek and comfy, no regrets

I am used to the Brooks saddles. I the past I used the leather versions. For convenience and low maintenance I selected this saddle for my city bike. Took me only a few rides to get used to!

The TL;DR Pros & Cons: These are my experiences. Everyone's body is different, so saddles will fit people differently. In general this saddle is highly rated by a lot of customers, so it is likely a good fit for the wide variety of riders, but if you have some a unique physical inclination, it may not be for you. Pros: - Very comfortable, despite how thin & unpadded it looks - Cut out relieved the genital numbness and overall discomfort issues I was having while riding my road bike. - Price was just right. Paid about $100 at the time. I know that might be expensive for some people, as it's more than what they paid for their bikes. It's all relative, and to me the comfort is worth it. - Weatherproofing really works! - I am a big fan of the look (and lack of maintenance) on my bike compared to Brooks' traditional leather saddles. Now my only issue is that my bike looks faster than I actually am. Oh well. Cons: - Sizing was kind of tough to determine, and I ultimately ended up buying the wrong size. - The saddle is on the heavier side, so if you're someone that's concerned about component weights, this saddle might not be for you. - The vulcanized surface of the seat is not very slick. Hard to describe, but it's not sticky or tacky in the sense where it will leave a residue if you touch it, but it will kind of catch at your clothing a little bit. As a male rider, I was experiencing some issues with numbness and discomfort with the boys downstairs, even on relatively short (12mi.) rides. After some research, I found that a saddle with a cutout was likely what would help relieve my issues. I'd read a lot about the supreme comfort of Brooks' leather saddles, but frankly didn't care for the leather look on my road bike, as well as the maintenance that goes with them. Then I found Brooks' Cambium line. The saddle looks very thin with minimal padding, which would lead you to believe that it won't be comfortable, but contrary to popular belief, my online research told me that thinner saddles with less padding are actually more comfortable in the long run than extremely padded saddles. Still do not completely understand how that makes sense, but it seems to be true in this case. Not only was it comfortable, but also the cut-out in the saddle resolved the numbness issues I was having. You're welcome, my future children. I did it for you. Sizing was a question that I had, and it ended up being kind of hard to determine which model I needed between C15, C17, or C19. Somehow, I was lead to believe that the C17 was the right size for me and my riding (road bike riding, with a bike frame that puts me in a less relaxed, more aggressive position). I am an average build (5'10 x 180lbs), and the saddle was actually a little too wide. My sit bones started to feel a little sore on longer rides. If I could do it again, I'd go narrower with the C15 (and I actually have bought a C15 carved because I like the saddle so much). The C17, as I found out later, was built more for women, since women have wider sit bones then men, as well as people who have bikes that put them in a more relaxed and upright position (i.e. not me.). Other than that, the saddle is everything that has been advertised, and I don't see myself looking for a different saddle anytime soon.

Researched Brooks saddles, and decided the C17 would be good to get. There is a choda saver version as well, but went with this one as I've never had perineum issues. love the classic and minimal style. I use this saddle on my 26" BMX and I love it. Amazon was fast with the delivery too.

Excellent seat for an upright style bicycle.