Do saddles transfer from bike to bike?

[PamNY]

I've always wanted a Brooks saddle just because. But, for me, they are pricey. My question is: if I buy a zippier bike, is it likely that a nicely broken in Brooks would work on the new bike, or is that unknowable?

I have a Trek 7100; if I bought a new bike it would likely be another Trek hybrid, but I want the fx version this time.

It's not an urgent question, as I am okay with the stock saddle on my current bike. But when I went to the store to look at jackets, I looked at saddles, and that led me to look at the saddle on every single bike I saw on the way home, and that led me to look at saddles online, and that led me to post this question. I expect this is not an unfamiliar phenomenon to most of you reading this question.

Pam

[michelem]

I've always wanted a Brooks saddle just because. My question is: if I buy a zippier bike, is it likely that a nicely broken in Brooks would work on the new bike?
Pam

I don't see why not. In fact, when I go somewhere that I'll need to rent a bike I bring along my own saddle and pedals. Even if the rental doesn't fit me perfectly (and nothing ever does fit as perfectly as my very own bikey :o ), at least I know my butt will be happy. :p

[spokewench]

I've always ridden the same saddle on all my bikes - road bike, cyclocross, mountain. Well, not the same saddle, but the same type of saddle. Too hard to change out and get the angles correct each time you ride;)

[SadieKate]

And I have completely the opposite opinion. Some saddles are meant for more upright positions and some for more forward aero positions. Some road saddles are far too wide to mtbike with effectively.

However, I think it is up to the rider and her posterior what saddle she uses on each bike. Try the saddle you have. What do you have to lose? If you are using similar style bikes, more than likely it will work.

[HillSlugger]

I got a Specialized Toupe for my race bike and loved it so much I got another one for my more upright Specialized Sequoia; hated it!