Just switched from an Alias to a Toupe Gel. The use of the term Gel is almost comical as it really is a miniscule amount. I have had two rides on it, a 15 mile jaunt on my normal nightly loop and a 53 mile club ride, I was happy with it on both of them. Being a firmer saddle I did have a little bit of butt pain but that will go away with time and I had ZERO numbness of the boys.