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BROOKS Cambium C-17 English Unisex Vulcanized Rubber Bike Saddle GRAY

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Brooks England Cambium C-17 Bike Saddle $150 Discover immediate biking comfort when you ride with the maintenance-free, waterproof Brook England C-17 Cambium saddle. It's designed to flex and follow your every movement. Features
Steel rails Vulcanized rubber base Organic cotton saddle Imported. Technical Specs Best Use Cycling Saddle Type Performance Saddle Cover Material Cotton Cushioning Material None Rail Material Steel Dimensions 283 x 162 x 52 millimeters Weight 415 grams Gender Unisex Sustainability Contains organically grown fibers Brooks of England Cambium C17 Bike Saddle $15 0.00 Naturally Flexible Rubber Moves with you All-surface absorption Continuously comfortable The Cambium C17 is a comfortable saddle for bikepacking, commuting, gravel and cycle touring thanks to its durable, vulcanised-rubber top offering flexible performance and all-day weather protection. Suitable for the angled riding position, the C17 will reward you with increased performance on long journeys, flexing for natural comfort. The best bicycle seat for everything from racing to casual adventure, the C17 requires no break-in period and is always ready to ride in any weather and on all roads. Backplate loops can sustain a 2,5kg max load, please select a saddle bag accordingly. This Cambium Saddle is manufactured in Italy Never ride the straight line. All rides. All roads. All weathers. The Cambium C17 is a comfortable saddle for commuting, gravel riding and cycle touring thanks to its flexible, vulcanised-rubber top that’s ready for all rides, all roads and all weathers. Naturally Flexible Rubber Our Cambium saddles are made from flexible natural rubber, harvested from trees. All-surface absorption Designed to absorb shocks and smooth out the ride. Continuously comfortable Provides natural comfort for the duration of the ride in all conditions, over all terrain, performing consistently over time and through constant use. Moves with you Rubber is a natural substance that reacts to and follows the rider's movements. Which is the right Brooks saddle for me? Our leather saddles come in different shapes and styles depending on what kind of bike or riding position. For example, a wider saddle with springs is ideal for an upright, 90-degree posture. The springs will give you a nice comfy ride, damping the vibrations on the saddle and not feeling bumps on the roads as it soaks up the shocks, otherwise it will travel directly up to the spine. Saddles in this width would be the B67, B66, B33 and others. Middle widths are often used for touring or commuting when the spinal angle of the rider is in a 45 to 60 degrees position. A middle width will work fine for the times when you want to go fast and low, but if you want a relaxing ride, you can do that too. There’s room for both on these saddles. A typical saddle in this range is our classic, best-selling B17, or its rubber companion, the Cambium C17. As a general rule, the more athletic the riding position, the narrower the saddle. The narrowest saddles are for riders who lean forward to cheat the wind while sitting more toward the front of the saddle to maximise power transfer to the pedals. During hard efforts, the rider will even be perched directly on the nose! This is, by the way, where we got the saying ‘on the rivet.’ Is my saddle compatible with a standard (micro adjust) seat post? Some of our wider saddles with springs come with an additional clamp and are not compatible with the modern, micro adjust seat post, but instead with an old-style seat pillar.  These saddles have a double or triple rail system. For saddles such as these, the clamp is first affixed to the saddle rails and then attached to seat-post. These are more common on older classic bikes. Most modern bikes however, will have a seat-post with a micro adjustable clamp. For this type of seat post there are many single-railed Brooks options. Brooks saddles with this type of undercarriage are the B17, B67, and Flyer as well as all of the sportier, racing models like the Swift and Swallow. In addition, all Cambium models and single rail and therefore should only be used with a micro adjust seat post. If you have a double- or triple-rail saddle, but no clamp, the appropriate clamps can be purchased from our website. Special note: the B67 and the B66 models are the same, but the B67 is has a single rail for a micro adjust seat post and the B66 a double for use with the clamp. Depending on what seat-post you have on your bike, you would choose accordingly. Why do some Brooks saddles use large, copper rivets while others use small, steel ones? With copper rivets, the soft metal allows for a larger head, which over time keep the leather from pulling over the rivet and thus increases the saddles longevity. Each broad-headed rivet sits flush against the surface of the leather and therefore must be precisely hammered by hand to prevent any damage to the leather top during manufacture. These rivets may also be re-hammered over time to remain flush with the saddle surface. Steel nickel rivets are used on our more economical options and are machine pressed in the factory. These have the advantage of reduced cost, and are perfectly suitable for many types of use. Why do some of your saddles have a hole in the saddle top? This is known as Carved version and it allows for a more flexible that alleviates pressure in the perineum experienced by some cyclists. This cut out also helps to make the saddle break in faster. There are laces on the side to keep the structure in shape and dial in the tension of the saddle, without these the leather flaps will spread out and lose their shape. There is a different width cutout for men (wider) and women (narrower). What is the weight limit for your saddles? Most of our saddles do not have a maximum weight limit due to each rider having a different style of riding as well as environmental considerations. However, if you are 20 stones (280 pounds/127 kilograms) we do have two heavy duty saddles: B33 and B135. Some saddles, such as the Swallow saddle, because of their structure do not have as much support from the flaps, or “wings”, compared to our other saddles. The Swallow will break in much faster because of this, but if you’re a heavier rider this is not a good option for you. This saddle is recommended only if you are racing and if you don’t ride as often. Do you make saddles specific for women? We do offer ‘S’ version on some standard saddles, ’S’ meaning short, because it’s shorter on the nose about an inch or so. This is a traditional solution for women riders, though many women prefer to use a standard Brooks model. Why do I need to break in my leather saddle? New leather is tough because of the numerous treatments of the tanning process, as well as the moulding process done at our factory. This leaves the fibres very strong, but also quite rigid. “Breaking in” is the process in which the saddle leather becomes supple and more flexible. Time, effort and care hold the key to bringing your leather saddle to its best condition. Primarily through riding, the leather will mould to the shape of your anatomy and become more flexible. Over time, the natural movement of the leather will act like a hammock whilst riding. But be careful to make sure that the leather does not sag too low, as this will cause it to contact the metal structure and could lead to saddle failure, not to mention being uncomfortable, as you could be sitting on the upper rails of some models or even the seat post itself. How do you know when you’ve reached the “broken in” point? There is not an exact moment, as leather is a living thing and it will continue to change and evolve through use. However, as a general rule, when the leather is flexible and has two dimples from your sit bones, it is safe to say that it your saddle is “broken in”. How long will it take for a leather saddle to break in? This is always difficult to answer because everyone is different in shape and size and also depending on how far you ride, how often and how long you spend sitting down on the saddle. The weather can also play a big part on this. The answer is never the same. But, the more you ride, the faster it will break in. How do I care and maintain my Brooks leather saddle? Whatever the material, Brooks saddles will age beautifully and provide the user with years of uninterrupted use. However, as such, they do require a small amount of common sense looking-after. Our selection of care products are designed to keep your leather saddle looking great and functioning at its best. As leather is a natural material and each piece reacts differently, we cannot give exact indications, but we recommend that you inspect your saddle every 6 months, depending on your cycling frequency. However, please do not over treat your saddle as this may damage it. There are two key tasks that are essential to properly and optimally maintain your leather saddle. Saddle Tension With time and use, the leather on your saddle will undergo natural stretching, gradually reducing its tension. Without any intervention, the leather will begin to sag and lose its shape, leading to a loss of comfort as well as excess play in the important metal components, risking a shorter saddle lifespan or even frame breakage, or the lifting of rivets from the leather surface. It is therefore crucial to undertake careful inspections of your saddle every 6 months to look for the signs that the leather has stretched. Recognise Stretching : - Any obvious, deep sagging of the leather when viewing the saddle from the side - Any perceivable slackness in the saddle assembly found by pressing down on the leather at the rear with the palm of your hand, flex should not exceed more than 5 or 6 mm Make an adjustment : - Work from the front of the saddle - Use your tensioning spanner - Make a ¼ or ½ clockwise turn on the tension pin nut (90° or 180°) - Please watch to ensure that only the nut turns and the pin itself does not If the nose pin turns when as you turn the bolt, you would need pilers to hold the pin when you turn it.  Special note: Do not tension a wet saddle. With a natural material like leather, there will always be variances in behavior, therefore it is not possible to say exactly how much to adjust the tension. However, it is not a good idea to overlook the tension adjustment procedure, and Brooks will refuse both warranty and extended guarantee claims in cases where this has been overlooked and the leather overtightened. Leather Condition Like any leather product, your Brooks leather will dry out and lose suppleness with age. Therefore, you need to rehydrate and re-nourish it from time to time. This is done by applying our Brooks Proofide dressing, which is the only leather treatment you should use on your Brooks saddle. How to apply Proofide : - Use a soft cloth - Apply a thin layer of Proofide to cover the entire upper surface of the leather - Leave on for a minimum of one hour and allow it to penetrate through the surface - With a clean, dry and soft cloth, vigorously and thoroughly buff the leather surface until all the remaining Proofide will be removed and a healthy sheen will be returned. Proofide also acts to soften the leather and, if applied too frequently, there might be risk of over-softening the leather to the point that it will no longer to support the weight of the rider. Because of this, apply Proofide only every 6 months. A Brooks saddle should not be ridden long during very heavy showers or stored over longer periods in direct sunlight or heat, as this can damage the leather. Never ride the saddle when it is very wet. However, if it does get wet, as long as you let it naturally air dry it will be fine. Most metals will rust over time, so please keep it out of the elements that can do this or wipe it dry. Likewise the hardware can rust, so please think about where you store your bike. Copper rivets can also discolour over time so you may need to polish them carefully, being careful not to get anything on the leather. Regular use should prevent the need for this. TECHNICAL SPECS L 283 x W 164 x H 52 mm Weight: 464 g FEATURES Vulcanised Natural Rubber Saddle Top Flexible and Robust Touring Surface UV + Abrasion-Resistant Waterproof Nylon Top Nose-piece and Saddle Plate in Fibreglass-Reinforced Nylon Durable, Anodised Aluminium Rivets Tubular Steel Rails IDEAL FOR Commuting in the city Road cycling Travelling the globe Gravel & Bikepacking All weather conditions MATERIALS Aluminium rivets Steel rail with black powder coating Vulcanised Natural Rubber and Nylon Top. RIDING POSITION Angled riding position REVIEWS ☆☆☆☆☆ ☆☆☆☆☆ 5 out of 5 stars. · 2 months ago Comfier than it looks I just did a century on this thing (in padded shorts, yes) with no major butt pain. It looks great on my Raleigh Record Ace and excels at absorbing vibrations from uneven pavement. I'm an average-height woman with wider hips and very muscular inner thighs, and the fit works just fine for my body. · Age · 35–44 Recommends this product ✔ Yes ☆☆☆☆☆ ☆☆☆☆☆ 5 out of 5 stars. · 7 months ago Nice Seats! Just wrapped up an 80 mile trek on my new Brooks C17. And I feel fine!! I have several leather B17s. And I had tried a C19. So I was confident the C17 would work out. I opted for the pricier cotton/rubber C17 purely for aesthetics. The black all weather is nylon based I believe, but I was really digging the rubber look over black. I went Cambium over leather as this bike has no fenders. Nice stuff from Brooks. · Age · 45–54 Recommends this product ✔ Yes ☆☆☆☆☆ ☆☆☆☆☆ 5 out of 5 stars. · a year ago Great Saddle Bought this saddle for a race and rode wih minimum break in period. now it'll take me across the United States. · Age · 18–24 Recommends this product ✔ Yes ☆☆☆☆☆ ☆☆☆☆☆ 5 out of 5 stars. · a year ago No break in period ! This saddle is the most comfortable I've used and I'm surprised to say after my first ride with it, 26 miles, I feel no soreness or discomfort! Amazing work Brooks ! · Age · 25–34 Recommends this product ✔ Yes ☆☆☆☆☆ ☆☆☆☆☆ 5 out of 5 stars. · 2 years ago comfortable This is as comfortable as any of those big goofy cruiser saddles that looks like a lazyboy. But it also looks good and allows for mobility. It holds you in place, whether you're near the front going fast, or leaned further towards the back cruising. It's worth the money! I just bought a second one cuz I got tired of taking it off to swap on my bikes. REAL HOT SEAT BRO · Age · 25–34 ☆☆☆☆☆ ☆☆☆☆☆ 5 out of 5 stars. · 2 years ago BUY THIS Great saddle once broken in i have put about 150 miles on this saddle since i purchased it last week it has really broken in nicely and way quicker then i thought it would. · Age · 25–34 Recommends this product ✔ Yes ☆☆☆☆☆ 5 out of 5 stars. · 3 years ago Looks great Sleek and racy looking. Not sure that they are more comfortable than other high end seats, but I can see that over time the rubber may mold to your pressure points. Can’t speak for durability, but I don’t think the seat is too expensive and it seems and feels quality made. Recommends this product ✔ Yes ☆☆☆☆☆ ☆☆☆☆☆ 5 out of 5 stars. · 5 years ago Road 100 miles the first time I used it I bought this seat to ride in the Dirty Kansa 100 3 weeks ago. It was great, no numbness in my legs or feet at all. My bike broke down in the middle of ride but was able to finish after 10 hours in the saddle. Great product worth every penny. Recommends this product ✔ Yes ☆☆☆☆☆ ☆☆☆☆☆ 5 out of 5 stars. · 5 years ago Makes riding even better I bought a Spot Acme, but I didn’t want the leather saddle that came with it. So after some research I bought the Brooks Cambium. So far I really like it. The whole advantage of buying the bicycle that I did is it’s very low maintenance, so the Cambium will fit right in.

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