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!

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.

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.

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.

I fitted this to a bike that I am using for touring. I have just spent 2 weeks on it and have mixed feelings to be honest. It is comfortable but I did get quite saddle sore at one stage. There's a lot of give in the saddle but I'm not that convinced that it's any better than the Specialized saddle it replaced.

Without any doubt the best saddle I have ridden. Having tried many top brands before, this saddle is the most comfortable. The natural ability to flex over rough road surfaces, the support and the well placed ‘cut out’ all make the ride hugely less tiring and enjoyable. Try it - buy it - no regrets!