Originally Posted by
avocado
I also wouldn't mind a classic-but-inexpensive saddle for city bikes that get locked up often. My city bike spends way too much time locked up downtown and at BART stations to get a Brooks or other nice leather saddle.
YES! Like a generic sprung mattress saddle. That would be perfect. I almost exclusively ride short to medium distances in town and ride a relaxed pace in a somewhat upright position. I have a 3 speed with a sprung mattress saddle and it's easily the most comfortable and my favorite. It would be ideal for those of us that can't justify spending more on a Brooks saddle than we payed for our whole fleet of bikes, but still want a comfy saddle.