Are cut-outs just hype?

[lizbids]

As I continue my saddle search...I just wanted to ask you ladies about your opinions on cut-outs. Are they for the most part hype? Sometimes I feel manufacturers create trends to make more money. But, what do you all think?

[Aggie_Ama]

Personally, I think it helps. When I test rode my bike it had a Fizik Women's saddle with no cutout, I was getting pressure from it and was miserable after 15 minutes. Switched to a saddle with a cutout and the pressure was alievated. I think it helps, but saddles are personal.

[Eden]

My girly bits get very squashed on non-cutout saddles, even if they support my sit bones adequately. I wouldn't go without.

[Trekhawk]

Love my cut out too.

[emily_in_nc]

Not hype for me. Every time I've tried a non-cutout saddle, my girly bits are getting chafed and raw within about 30-45 minutes, in the same shorts that work fine on cutout saddles.

Emily

[maillotpois]

"Are cut outs just hype?"

No.

No cut out, no ride.

[lizbids]

Cool, I actually like the saddle on my Bianchi but have struggled with shorts. I'd like to put in many more miles once the weather is nice. Once I get some good shorts I'd like to fiddle with saddles. Thanks for your honest opinions!!