Old 06-21-17, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by msquared22

My TL;DR question is this: If the Cambium doesn't work for me, how likely is it that one of the leather Brooks will feel good? For touring, everyone is all Brooks, Brooks, Brooks, Brooks. The bees knees, the holy grail, the promised land. Should I even bother trying a B17? And does anyone else hate the Cambium as much as I do?
I suspect your issue is the curved top, (fall-away?). The flat top B17 is very comfortable for me, the Cambium is on probation, and its not looking good. I can't ride a Brooks Pro, pure misery. So, learn what profile you bottom needs, and then the selection becomes easier to navigate.
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