Exactly! I was really tentative with it the first time, no cutout OMG! But I figured two saddles in my posse isn't too bad. Still have the ruby but I LOVE the nose on the SSM. Nice and narrow no sores or chafing. The seat rules better than the ruby and the front, well supported is the word I used but not to much where anything in super numb. Oh And it looks HOT on the bike!