Originally Posted by
fishymamba
Good point Greg. But are Brooks saddles really that good?
And do most bike shops allow you to test saddles? My dad is telling to just get a Fizik Arione from Amazon for $127. Good price?
Brooks makes a good saddle but there are other good options. You have probably seen the Brooks B17 which would appear bulky on a race bike... check out the Team Pro, Swift or Swallow models (used).
I would recommend visiting a Specialized dealer & sitting on their butt-meter to determine your sit bone spacing... that will help you figure out the size saddle you need. The Terry Fly series of saddles is often mentioned as a comfortable option and it comes in @ your price. Fizik, Specialized, and Selle Italia are other brands that get mentioned often. You'll want to take the saddle on a few long rides, hopefully your local shop has a demo program (you may need to pay a little $ to demo).