TRK saddles are not GEL. The one I bought in 2017 and still use for short distances is hard (White saddle). The later one (Yellow) is softer, but these are not GEL. See the splitting on the Yellow one? Saddle is three years old, and I don't do long rides often. A few miles. But have done 20-40 miles on the yellow seat and you end up standing on the peddles because it irritates your but. Again fine for 5 miles, okay up to 10, after that it's up to the rider, does not work for me for distance.