Originally Posted by
Kontact
Also, the outer width of a saddle doesn't really predict how wide the part you sit on is going to be. It depends how the saddle is curved and whether it drops off quickly or not..
I think this might be the most under-considered aspect when saddle shopping. You lose a lot of actual sitting "width" when saddles round off down the sides. Not to mention that the "Arc" material has to go somewhere. Ouch. That's why I like flat saddles.