Quote Originally Posted by Becky View Post
I have found that, with proper width in the back and proper pitch adjustment of the saddle, I do not need the cut-out. Just a channel will do. That width thing is so key for so many women!

That said, my new favorite is the Selle San Marco Glamour Aspide. I just bought it last week and did my first long ride (37 miles) with it yesterday. I loved it- kept forgetting that it was there, in fact! I was a little nervous about making such a big change before a long ride, but it paid off. It's the perfect width for me at 155mm (~6.1 inches), has a very abrupt transition from nose to tail (T-shaped), and is quite firm. The firmness really matters for me- otherwise, my "parts" get squished amongst the padding. It does not have a cut-out, just a little groove thing down the center.

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...slisearch=true

Good luck on your saddle hunt!
+1 for this saddle

I wish the channel was a little deeper, but it's definitely better than others I've tried (several terrys, specialized jett and toupe, fizik arione, selle an-atomica, brooks, etc...)

As a side note, I still highly recommend the Brooks if you're on a more upright bike. I'm set up with a 3-4 inch drop from my saddle to my bars, so the Brooks was comfy if I sat up with my hands on the tops, but would crush my soft tissue otherwise. If you order one, check out Wallbike. They have a 6 month return policy. I didn't return mine since I plan to build a more upright touring/commuting bike someday.