Brooks C17 Saddle Review - Good for the Brompton?

[@russswanson3820]

I’ve used a C15 for five years + on my Brompton. Not one problem. Very comfortable on short and long rides. Mine is set at 2° nose up; that works best for me.

[@CycleEveryday]

Glad to hear that yours is all good too. Really happy with mine. Like you said, some small adjustments in angle is often all it takes to make a big difference! 👍

[@jazzfan7491]

I just ordered yesterday a 2023 C Line here in Los Angeles which the specs say come with this saddle. We shall see. I will report back if I have anything useful to say. For myself, I use this kind of bike for short local errands, so the saddle is not that important to me. If I were commuting long distance like you I might care about it more. The lighter the better, I guess, is my basic attitude. I have a one speed Dahon and I switched out the heavily padded saddle it came with for some mountain bike saddle that is very minimalist. By the way, I commented on one of your other videos (can't find the comment now... so many videos!) wondering how you get your moving very low-angle shots just above the ground level. A bit later I saw your "making of" video where you explain you are using a selfie stick, not a drone. Anyway, very impressive! I think you have great cinematic sense! Bravo!

[@CycleEveryday]

Thanks! Hope you enjoy the Brompton. Yeah it will be interesting to see if it comes with the saddle. 👍

[@jazzfan7491]

@@CycleEveryday Well, to follow up, my bike arrived with the standard Brompton saddle, not the Brooks C17. I emailed Brompton and they got back to me quickly and offered to send me a Brooks. I told them I am fine with the Brompton saddle. I'm new to this so I am happy to try their own parts. I have some extra saddles around from long ago sold off bikes in case I feel I need to switch.

[@CycleEveryday]

Well that’s good then. Hope you you enjoy it! 😀👍

[@simongee8928]

I recently fitted a C.17 to my M3 because the supplied saddle soaks up water if it gets rained on. I already have a C17 on my Dawes Fox so I knew what to expect. From my experience, a very good saddle.

[@CycleEveryday]

Yeah they are pretty good. Never had the issue with water as never leave it outside but can see that would be a problem 👍

[@2Bikes4Adventure]

I assume you chose the C17 (vs C15 or C19) based on your type of riding (less sporty than the C15 but not as upright as the C19)? How long did it take to get used to?

[@CycleEveryday]

Yeah the C17 was best option personally. Took a couple of rides and a few little tweaks to get it to where we needed. After that though was very good! 👍

[@darrencoates]

Nice video. You really need to get a saddle height insert for your bike. They come free when you buy Bromptons from new. No need to draw on your post - set the height correct to you and then you'll just need to pull the post up to the max and your seatpost will be the correct height for you.

[@CycleEveryday]

Thanks Darren. Shaun mentioned that as well. Mine doesn’t have one so maybe they missed it out 😂 Or maybe the person before took it out. I had thought about getting a new one but never thought it would be that useful. Sounds like they are though! 👍

[@darrencoates]

@@CycleEveryday oh yeah, super useful, although they are a ‘set it and forget it’ component. Only £5. Brilliant Bikes do a good video about using them (same heel height technique as you do, then cut the insert accordingly). Anyway, looking forward to your next video.

[@CycleEveryday]

Thanks Darren. Get a few things from brilliant bikes so will check out the video! 👍

[@TM-vg4mx]

I got my Brompton B75, I found the standard saddle is uncomfortable, so looking to replace it. thanks for the great video

[@CycleEveryday]

Glad I could help! Might be good to try one out if you can get out to a shop and they will let you 👍

[@jacquelinesim9578]

Thanks, v useful!

[@duncanhamilton5841]

Recommend the matching Cambium grips to replace the basic Brompton ones.

[@CycleEveryday]

Thanks for the suggestion. Will have a look at them when these ones need replacing 👍

[@jonjoyce3188]

Can vouch for this suggestion, I have the copper orange/black C17 and copper/black grips on my B75. Looks great! 👍 (although I’m sure the B17 standard grips are not quite as good as your standard grips anyway)

[@CycleEveryday]

Funny you should say that. Was just looking at those exact ones. The orange and black ones 😂 think that would be the ones I would be getting so thank you both. Probably wait a while before I get them but thank you both 👍

[@simongee8928]

Ref. saddle height, I've always set it using my instep, not my heel. This works for me, although I'm only 1.77m. tall, putting the extended length seat pin on my M3 at max. works perfectly for me so I don't have to concern myself about the correct height - !

[@CycleEveryday]

Nice to know! Another way of working out the right height 👍

[@KennethWuAU]

I personally didn’t opt for the Brook C17. The texture looks like it will wear ur jeans thin over time. I opted for the Fabric Scoop Race Shallow on my S-type. The smooth surface of the padding/ cover composite is a far cry from the Brooks sandpaper. The ‘Scoop’ is the same saddle found on the gen 2 CHPT3, except the ‘shallow’ version is more aggressive. Flexes similar to the Brooks, but dosen’t mould to your arse like the brooks. Extra care should be taken when selecting the right shape/ contours.

[@CycleEveryday]

Sounds like you have got a seat that is good for you! Glad it is working out well for you! 👍

[@Kamavagadoo]

I like the Brooks saddle but you lose the ‘handle’ for carrying the bike which is built into the front of the standard Brompton saddle.

[@CycleEveryday]

Still can be carried easily though so although the original is more ergonomic carrying it wise, haven’t personally had any problems carrying it around. Haven’t noticed much difference although useful to note! 👍

[@greenerick]

Have P line Brompton personally no way buy that heavy saddle no way 😳. Anyway nice video

[@CycleEveryday]

Glad you found it useful 👍

[@tjc89]

I love my Brooks B17 but the rain makes it a ballache so the next Alternative is this

[@CycleEveryday]

Good to know about the B17. Still finding this one pretty good and no issues so far.

[@seductive_Octopus]

How about - the Saddle letting Pants ripping after a wile ? 🤔 Another Channel tested this Saddle and said, in 6 month this saddle killed like 3 Pants because of it’s rough surface. Specially Jeans

[@CycleEveryday]

Well in the past two months since using it every day, I have have done 1,101 miles or 1,777km on it. Spend about 16 hours a week on the Brompton and havent had any issues personally. Not found any difference to the standard saddle in terms of trousers get worn out and so on. I wear jeans as well most of the time and no concerns there. Never really had a problem in that respect. But I think it would depend on how a lot of different things like whether they slide around on it when riding or not. Can only really speak out of personal findings and a lot of others who I know have had this saddle for a few years and never had the issue you describe above. Hope that helps?

[@seductive_Octopus]

@@CycleEveryday thank you for the information. 🙂 yeah, did help a lot.

[@seanwoods4577]

Good videos mate , to save marking the post , try the height sleeve

[@CycleEveryday]

Thanks Sean. I have seen the seat post height sleeve and considered getting one. Do you think they are worthwhile? I am pretty happy with the marking up on it as an alternative. 👍

[@seanwoods8825]

@@CycleEveryday Yeah they're only a fiver or summat , keep in mind though if anybody else uses the bike , the height you've set the insert might not suit them

[@CycleEveryday]

That’s an interesting point. 👍

[@CosgroveNotts]

I've got a Brooks sore backside after 100 miles.

[@CycleEveryday]

Sorry to hear that. Had a couple of people say they don’t get on with it. Majority of people I know with it though really love it and find it comfortable. But like I said in the video, not everyone is the same so worth trying any saddle out of you can before you get one! 👍

[@m.l.861]

Thanks for this review and the tips. I was wondering though--is it true that these Brooks Cambium saddles are abrasive to the point of ruining pants? I'm thinking of getting one but still on the fence about whether it might ruin my office pants.

[@CycleEveryday]

Hi Mike. Haven’t had any issue with mine over the past year and commute 22 miles a day. Have heard rumours about it but had no problems personally 👍

[@m.l.861]

@@CycleEveryday Thanks for the response. Good to know you haven't had issues. I'll likely give it a try myself. Thanks again!!! Ride safe

[@melsebastian9178]

I found my C15 Curve was not as comfortable as the original.

[@user-fe5kr9jr8e]

I’m new to biking and I’m looking for new saddle. I just got a Brompton P line that come with Fizik Aliente R7 saddle. I really don’t like the saddle. It makes me backside sore for days. But I don’t know what kind of saddle fit me. But if the current fizik aliente R7 doesn’t fit me, what other type of saddle could possibly won’t fit me too? I like Brooks saddle, but it looks “hard” to me. Thanks.

[@CycleEveryday]

The Brooks saddles are hard but they are comfortable. The standard saddle on the C-Lines are comfortable as well I find, but it is different for everyone unfortunately. Best thing to do is to go and have a look at a few different ones to see what you think. 👍

[@tofuhao3153]

hi! may i know whats this colour? black/nature? nice

[@CycleEveryday]

Yes it is the black with the natural colour underneath. Found it to be a good seat all round 😀👍

[@LetsGo-my8hb]

Of course , B series Brooks are more comfortable than Cambium series

[@petertong4903]

Is it fit for the saddle bag for long distance ？

[@CycleEveryday]

It can have a saddle bag on it, although I have never used one on the Brompton. I don’t see why it would be an issue though. Think you would have to see how it was. 👍

[@tjc89]

It's annoying how your saddle/Pentaclip often raises and needs adjusting again.

[@CycleEveryday]

Thats interesting to hear. Never really had an issue with the pentaclip moving around and having to adjust it. Will keep an eye on it though! 👍

[@sebastianeschenbacher5856]

What is the Weight of the bike???

[@CycleEveryday]

It is around 12kg although depends on the gear choice 👍

[@Flyingramses]

Hello, how many gears does your Brompton have?

[@CycleEveryday]

Hi Simon. Mine has three gears. Plenty for what I need and to be fair, the more I have used the more I have realised that I only really need to have three. A lot more simple!

[@joseangelovergara2850]

Hi sir. Whats your spirit level app

[@CycleEveryday]

It’s just the measure app that comes on the iPhone. Has a spirit level built in. But if you don’t have one, sure you can download one for free 👍

[@simongee8928]

Ah, but my M3 is a proper working bike so occasionally it gets rained on - !

[@CycleEveryday]

Yeah my Brompton is used daily as well for commuting shopping and so on. Was out in the snow this morning and the rain the other day. Pretty much all weather. The saddle doesn’t get wet because I am either sitting on it or it is with me 👍

[@ArTeCh777]

I have this saddle, it’s pain in my bum , this rubber it’s nightmare

[@CycleEveryday]

Sorry to hear you are not enjoying it. You can always put your old one back on though and sell on this one? Not having any issues with mine at the moment 👍

[@benedictchua8580]

Shd I go for standard or carved version?

[@CycleEveryday]

Might be worth having a look at both of you can at a local bike shop. Not used the carved version but heard that they are good as well. Best thing is to try one before you buy it if you can 👍

[@believe-in-righteousness]

You didn't tell us how much is the brook saddle is. Disappointed

[@CycleEveryday]

They are a fair price and although they are good, is worth thinking about whether it is beneficial for the cost. It was £119.99 so that’s why I think it’s worth thinking about. Hope that helps Ray? 👍The reason for not giving the price is that it will change over time and depending on where you get one from. The aim of this video is to show the saddle, and how we have found it rather than the cost of it.

[@mohamadmansor2279]

Experience rider don need to measure the saddle by experience he know

[@CycleEveryday]

Hi Mohamad. Glad you already know how to adjust the saddle. This video is for people that don't but thanks for the comment! 👍