Brooks Cambium Saddle verdict

[shankldu]

Has anyone sat on one ,looking for opinions as there is a bit of a weight penalty .

[buddybikes]

It's what I have on both bikes, one carbon rails. Butt fits them, never thought of a weight penalty.

Comfy butt more than makes up for grams weight

[Hellgate]

Great saddle. I bought a C15 this Spring and I'm very happy with it. It's a bit heavy but it doesn't matter to me.

[sjbraun]

I tried one, couldn't get it to agree with me. I'm quite comfy on a B17 or Fizik Arione, but the Cambium always felt like riding on a rock.

[Duende]

Can’t validate this personally, but I’ve heard complaints that they wear through riding shorts pretty good.

[jtakeda]

Originally Posted by Duende

Can’t validate this personally, but I’ve heard complaints that they wear through riding shorts pretty good.

They definitely do wear your shorts out but not insanely fast.

That said, extremely comfortable (i have a C17)

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by shankldu

Has anyone sat on one ,looking for opinions as there is a bit of a weight penalty .

Find a test-ride shop and give one a whirl. If you think it will work buy one from said shop.

Other than that roll the dice and try one. Which saddles work for you currently?

I've never found a Brooks that works for me except one that I rode 40 years ago.

Some like some no like.

[Ken Robb]

Originally Posted by charliedid

I've never found a Brooks that works for me except one that I rode 40 years ago.

I have quite a few parts that worked better 40 years ago.

[scopes]

I have one that is sitting on the shelf right now. As others have mentioned there is a bit of a weight penalty but I think the comfort outweighs the weight.

I've had an annoying issue where the sides rub against the rails and squeak, I think it could be easily remedied with some tape but I ended up swapping for something lighter as I plan to use the cambium on a commuter down the road.

[zambenini]

Have had a C15 crack across the nose and two C13s crack in the rails, failing in a big way while riding. While they suit by bum, I wouldn't recommend.

[Climb01742]

One of the most painful saddles I’ve ever had the misfortune to try. Just one butt’s experience. It really felt like sandpaper.

[joosttx]

I have C13’s on two of my bikes. They are winners. No issues at all. They replaced the fizik arione.

[macaroon]

Overweight, expensive, good marketing that appeals to the middle-aged Rapha crowd.

[jtbadge]

C13 fits like a glove, and has been my go to for thousands of miles on two bikes. No issues even near the top end of the recommended weight limit, and they haven’t worn through my bibsz

The C17 and C15 were meh. Just get a leather Brooks if that’s the feel you’re looking for.

[Hilltopperny]

Tried them out, but my butt likes plenty of other saddles better. It's definitely a subjective thing. I prefer leather saddles and if I'm riding one that isn't it's typically a fabric scoop.

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