Description The Brooks C13 Carved saddle is the ultra-light carbon framed, rubber-topped Cambium saddle designed for road riders. This long, narrow saddle has a central cut-out which will allow more flex & give as you ride. Making this the most comfortable carbon racing saddle from Brooks England. The benefit of this saddle having carbon rails is clear – just 280g. Meaning this is the saddle for any weight conscious cyclist. Or just anyone who has noticed how heavy a lot of the individual components are on their carbon frame bike! Don’t waste your weight savings, and get yourself an equally lightweight saddle. An important note about carbon rails is that they have an ovalized shape. So it’s best to check out your seat post clamp compatibility with carbon rails before you make your purchase! Brooks C13 Carved Saddle Features & Specs Pressure Relief & Added Flex Naturally Flexible Rubber Moves with You All-Surface Shock Absorption Ovalized carbon rails Weight: 280 g Dimensions: see product images for line drawing of the saddle dimensions Ideal for: Professional & amateur racing Road riding Fast touring Gravel & bikepacking All weather conditions Riding Position: Forward riding position (45°) Looking for road bike saddle but don’t need it to be as narrow & carbon frame? The Brooks C17 saddle is what we at Abbotsford Cycles would recommend. How to choose the right Brooks Saddle When it comes to choosing a saddle, it can be extremely challenging to figure out what you need. A good quality saddle is not cheap, and it can be difficult to commit to something you haven’t sat on. But Brooks saddles are some of the best you can buy. So even if you are unsure, you are in the right place. Brooks Saddle’s have a numbering system refers to the width of the saddle. The width of the saddle reflects both the width of your sit bones, and the riding position you are in. In this case, the Brooks C13 is a narrow saddle designed for road racing – an aggressive, forward position. This makes it the ideal saddle for road bikes & track bikes. Confused about which saddle is suitable for your set up? We have a Blog post on Bicycle Saddle 101 which goes through this in more detail.