My bike came with a comfy, cushy, spring-loaded saddle that I couldn't get off fast enough. I'm not sure what you're looking for but I couldn't have the wider saddle - it was too hard on those same regions - I guess it was just too cushy - or too wide! Anyway - I bought a Specialized narrow saddle with a center channel and haven't had any problems. Like everyone said tho - its like shoes - its gotta fit and its gotta work for you. and I agree with Dogmama - don't let your LBS try to sell you a wider - womens specific saddle just coz you're a woman and that's what they think you should have. Mine is actually a mans saddle which I picked Over the womens saddles he kept pushing at me. I guess the grey hair and wide hips told him I needed granny gear! :-D