Guess I'm not the only one whose butt isn't picky about saddles. Handlebar design and height, overall bike fit, yup. My back and neck dictate those factors. Saddles, nope.

My rigid fork mountain bike has an old Bell saddle with gel or memory foam padding covered in a tough but absorbent cloth. Comfy, not so great when it rains. I've ridden up to 60something miles on it, no problems.

My comfort hybrid has a heavily padded vinyl covered wide saddle with springs. Way too wide for me, looks like it's designed for a woman, not my skinny butt. Still comfy for rides up to 60something miles.

Only problem I've had was trying to wear tight shorts with chamois pads on these saddles. Way too much material squirming around, lots of chafing, 't'ain't comfortable. I'll save the padded shorts for a hard saddle if I ever get one. Otherwise I wear Champion boxer/briefs, great wicking fabric, under baggy shorts or jeans.

I've tried friends' bikes with carved leather Brooks and Selle saddles with those pressure relief cutouts. They seemed good, just enough give to be comfortable. No way to judge from a short ride around the block.

But I don't feel any pressing need to worry about saddles yet. Might change my tune after my first century ride.