Quote Originally Posted by Trekhawk
SSM Atola Gelaround - I currently have this saddle on both of my road bikes. Im reasonably happy with this saddle but I do think its a little narrow for me at the back. I think its about 138mm (which I think is fairly narrow for a womens specific saddle). Its short which I like about 245mm. I dont like the rail system underneath very much. The rails underneath come towards the back and then merge into the moulded plastic part under the saddle. What this means is that not all saddle bags will attach to this saddle. Im not sure perhaps one of the other girls using this saddle will know but I dont think you could attach a quick release saddle bag to this saddle because of the rails starting further forward. Its my best saddle so far so if nothing else comes along that feels way better it will be the one I stick with.
I have the SSM Atola Gelaround saddle - originally on my Aegis Swift road bike, but now moved onto my Titus Racer X mountain bike. I love it. No girly bit pain, the size (width and length) both fit me perfectly (no saddle sores, no rubbing raw, the cutout is soft and diamond shape). It supports my sit bones perfectly without being too cushy. I am petite, which might explain why this tiny-looking saddle (compared to my old Butterflies) works perfectly for me. I liked the seat-bone comfort of the Butterfly but found it gave me rawness in back and the occasional saddle sore. I think it was just too wide for me.

I'm not quite sure what Trekhawk means about the rails. I have a midi-sized seat bag (it looks really big compared to the little saddle!!), and the straps wrap over the rails just fine. Perhaps I just don't know what a "quick release" saddle bag is, but I find mine to be quite quick release since it has a nice snap closure (like all the others I've used).

A big thumbs up for the SSM Atola Gelaround from me!

Emily