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MTB saddle Brooks C13 in test

Stefan Frey

 · 05.12.2016

MTB saddle Brooks C13 in testPhoto: Georg Grieshaber
MTB saddle Brooks C13 in test
For friends of cultivated cycling culture, it's a real hit: the legendary, 150-year-old saddle manufacturer Brooks from England is launching a lightweight saddle suitable for racing for the first time.

Well, what do you mean by lightweight saddle? The slim cut seat cover made of vulcanised rubber and the carbon frame reduce the weight of the C13 massively below the values of the famous Brooks leather classics. However, 266 grams is still a lot for a racing saddle. No matter, long-distance riders in particular tend to praise the comfort. And that's where the Brooks C13 shows its trump cards. The seat cover is flexible, hugs the bum comfortably and proved to be extremely hard-wearing during extended muddy rides. However, whether you like the round shape is a matter of taste. Try it out.


PLUS Flexible, hard-wearing seat cover, sturdy carbon frame
MINUS Quite heavy for the price, the shape doesn't suit everyone


Weight 266 g
Price 200 Euro
Info www.brooksengland.com

Stefan Frey

Stefan Frey is from Lower Bavaria and loves the mossy, loamy trails of the Bavarian Forest as much as the rugged rock of the Dolomites. For technical descents, he is prepared to tackle almost any ascent - under his own steam. As an accessories specialist, he is the first port of call for questions about equipment and add-on parts, while as head of copywriting he sweeps the language crumbs from the pages of the BIKE print editions.

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