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Reviewed By: Karen Taylor-Rosner on 6/10/20

I am a petite 5' 1" woman, 115 pounds with very little rear "padding". I ride longer distances, usually 40-50 miles per week, several times per week. I found this saddle to be comfortable for the first 15 miles or so, but then experience chafing on the upper leg/seat area. I use padded cycle shorts, chamois cream, and have a professionally fitted road bike, so I'm not sure what my problem is with this seat. However, for shorter distance riding, this seat is comfortable.

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Reviewed By: Jennifer Trost on 7/5/09

Being a female with narrow sit-bones, this saddle was a bit too wide and resulted in a sharp pain on the inner/rear thigh where the leg and saddle met. I recommend measuring the width of your sit-bones prior to purchasing any saddle...it makes a HUGE difference! I work at a Trek dealer in Pullman, WA where we have a similar measuring tool for their Inform line of saddles. I recommend contacting your local Trek dealer to see if they have one too. I'm not aware if other companies have this same type of tool. It is worth the visit to get your measurements. On another note...I rode this saddle for a couple of years and it really has held up well. The cut-out does help relieve pressure points on soft tissue...just wish it was narrower for me.