Originally Posted by
Nyah
The Brooks Cambium C15 w/cutout has been great for every ride that I take. What it does to my clothing is another matter. The top surface of Cambium saddles is a layer of abrasive material that wears through most fabric. The only way to avoid it would be to wear kevlar trousers/shorts. I wish I could get the same saddle but with a smooth top surface (without going with a leather Brooks though).
Weird. I run the same saddle with no cutout on one of my most-ridden bikes and have seen no accelerated wear on my bibshorts.