"realistic expectations???"

For a short haul saddle I expect it to disappear under me, dont notice it at all. And, I can ride for 20 miles or so without a chamois. And, it is a match to the riding style for that bike, like upright or rotated/flat back.


For a long haul saddle, it's all about how it feels beginning with mile 60 and whether I have any soreness afterwards, and where located.

If I had to go with one saddle for all my rides and bikes I'd probably pick one out of the Selle SMP line, but not the low end rec models. Unfortuneately, that means spending $200+; you need to demo before you buy.