ROJA, that is the general wisdom, firmer padding, narrower within reason and suspension on the bike, saddle frame or seatpost to absorb shock. I have a cheap saddle budget and was looking at Nashbar's $24.00 gel seat as a possibility. The Terry Women's Liberator @ $39.00 was a possibility but they did not have the Men's Liberator. I would like the same model of saddle f/r if possible. Nashbar had the Men's Fly but I did not see the Womens Butterfly, those saddles are in the $50.00 range and I initially put them out of consideration but based on the positive reviews here I am prepared to give them another look. I can pretty much ride on anything but my GF is more particular. I'll buy the mens equivalent of whatever saddle she finds to her liking.
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