Originally Posted by
smoore
So Dave, what the heck saddles are we talking about here?
I use a saddle with a cutout. I don't recommend them because I don't think most people ether need or would benefit from one. The ones I've owned have not been expensive. My 1st cutout saddle was a Fort'e brand in a model no longer available. But I found the Forté Pro saddle to be very comfortable... almost cushy... although I didn't like it's looks as much (so much white didn't look good with the bike I wanted it for).
Now I use the Selle Italia Q-bik (also a cutout). It has some padding... but no cush... it's firm. It feels as natural and as comfortable as the buttock muscles themselves. I would guess... if other people (in large numbers at least) found the saddle as comfortable as I do... they would continue to make it.