Cardiff Cambria?
11-18-10, 06:50 AM
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Cardiff Cambria?
I've been looking around for a new leather saddle, and the Cardiff Cambria caught my eye. Just wondering if anyone has ridden one, or any Cardiff, and what their thoughts are.
11-19-10, 05:47 PM
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I bought the VO-8 from Velo Orange. I believe that and Cardiff come from the same Taiwan leather saddle maker. The pricing is competitive with Brooks.
11-19-10, 08:03 PM
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There is a cardiff at the lbs i tried it. Its fine but the price. ouch.
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11-19-10, 08:17 PM
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i read that vo and cardiff are both made by a furniture company called Gyes whose owner is an enthusiast. these two models particularly caught my eye the other day:
https://cgi.ebay.com/Gyes-Leather-Bik...item563ee57931
https://cgi.ebay.com/Gyes-Leather-Bik...item3360c3b52f
https://cgi.ebay.com/Gyes-Leather-Bik...item563ee57931
https://cgi.ebay.com/Gyes-Leather-Bik...item3360c3b52f
11-19-10, 08:49 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
I had a Gyes saddle for a short while. It literally made me feel like my penis was turning inside out. I hated it.
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11-19-10, 10:07 PM
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i read that vo and cardiff are both made by a furniture company called Gyes whose owner is an enthusiast. these two models particularly caught my eye the other day:
https://cgi.ebay.com/Gyes-Leather-Bik...item563ee57931
https://cgi.ebay.com/Gyes-Leather-Bik...item3360c3b52f
https://cgi.ebay.com/Gyes-Leather-Bik...item563ee57931
https://cgi.ebay.com/Gyes-Leather-Bik...item3360c3b52f
That said, I think the saddle in the second link is dead sexy.
11-19-10, 10:24 PM
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i read that vo and cardiff are both made by a furniture company called Gyes whose owner is an enthusiast. these two models particularly caught my eye the other day:
https://cgi.ebay.com/Gyes-Leather-Bik...item563ee57931
https://cgi.ebay.com/Gyes-Leather-Bik...item3360c3b52f
https://cgi.ebay.com/Gyes-Leather-Bik...item563ee57931
https://cgi.ebay.com/Gyes-Leather-Bik...item3360c3b52f
11-19-10, 10:50 PM
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i agree with you. the only reason i would buy that blonde Gyes is because i don't think i could ever bring myself to pay full retail for a Swallow...and i don't wanna butcher a 17 either
11-20-10, 03:56 PM
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I have a new Cardiff Cornwall that I haven't put on a bike, yet.
It looks well made and compares favorably to the Brooks B-17 for half the money.
I guess I need to ride it.
It looks well made and compares favorably to the Brooks B-17 for half the money.
I guess I need to ride it.
11-20-10, 04:02 PM
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11-20-10, 04:51 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
