WTB - Lightly used Brooks Cambium C17, natural color

[Bikie#4646]

(Please forgive my cross-post here.)

I may have posted a while back images of my 8-year old C15 saddle from my mixed-surface bike on which the top cracked and eventually separated entirely behind the nose rivet. I did get 6,000 miles from it, about what could be expected of many other non-leather saddles.

I contacted Simon Firth (formerly with Bilenky, now Firth & Wilson in Phila.) who is apparently "trained-at-Brooks" and authorized to do repairs on Brooks saddles in North America. But, he cannot get parts. The Cambium design allows for easy replacement of every part, but the Brooks website sells only the superstructure and not the tops.

I dare say all my leather Brooks predate the C15 and look to be on track to outlive me someday soon. While I am a leather saddle fan (5 Brooks in use currently) I have particular reasons for wanting to replace the old Cambium saddle with another.

My nether-regions would not allow me to use my old C15 for much more than 50-60 mile rides.  So, I figure this might be a good chance to try a slightly wider Cambium, a C17, which Brooks says is the same width as a B17, in the hope that it will be a bit more comfy than the C15.

If anyone has purchased a C17 in the natural color and it did not suit you, respond here or send me a PM.

Paul Germain

Midlothian, Va.

[Bikie#4646]

Just to put a cap on this subject, here is the reply from Brooks after the holidays:

Dear PAUL

Thanks for getting in touch.
The rubber top of Cambium saddles is not available as replacement part, unfortunately,
I am sorry for no better news.

Thank you and kind regards,
 

Laura
Brooks England Customer Service
www.brooksengland.com

I did find it rather odd though. On their web site, they now offer a  Cambium model with a "recycled" nylon back. What do I do with the hardware from the undercarriage on my  old one?  I sure wish I could keep it out of  the landfill.

Paul Germain

Midlothian, Va.