I discovered can not ride comfortably without a cut-out. In fact, I love the Fizik Arione saddle -- the long nose and flex wings -- but it does not have a cut-out and even though it is a great saddle, I can't ride it very long without a cut-out due to pain in private area. To me, if they made that saddle with a cut-out, I would buy it! I ride a Selle Italia with cut-out.