Originally Posted by
meaculpa
don't do not not not go with gel saddles period.
Eventually I went with a brooks for my commuter but there are many good saddles I've tried...all much much firmer than a gel saddle, just my experience.
I would qualify that. I have a Selle-Italia flite gel and I have no problems. Of course I can't really find where the heck the gel is supposed to be
But it is comfortable - at least I never notice the seat is there.
I think these flat low mass seats are more uncomfortable on a mountain bike than on a road bike.