Quote Originally Posted by liza View Post

that saddle looks like a torture device though. is it comfortable?
Surprisingly, yes, it is comfortable! It's really very strange because it does not look comfortable but it is (I have a 130mm Specialized Ariel on my road bike which is a cushier saddle by road bike standards)! I think it works by cushioning and perching you up by your gluteus maximus more than your sit bones so my girly bits are unharmed. It's a gel version and is VERY cushy but is comfortable. You have to keep in mind that my commute is not more than 15 minutes so I have never been on it for prolonged periods of time (and not sure it would withstand the test). In addition, I dismount my bike at lights/stops. It probably cushions my soft tissues from all the bumps of the road :P

If I had a more serious/longer commute, I would probably be looking for a new saddle.

I thought I would do the close-ups to show my Q-tip handy work

I just want to hop on my bike and go everywhere! It's like a bonus after I get out of work