I've been using Brooks B17 saddles for a few years, with good success. Most of my bikes are set up with the saddle about 1" higher than the bars, and with the bars reasonably close to the saddle. So, I'm not particularly stretched out or grinding my nose on the front wheel.

Last week I picked up a sportier road bike (Allez Elite), and may set it up a little more aggressively. I'm trying a few different saddles I have around, and the B17 wide enough but still might not be ideal.

Any suggestions for road saddles that are fairly wide (150mm or so) that have a center cutout and are suitable for aggressive positions?

How about the Brooks B17 Narrow imperial? 155mm wide, 280 mm long

I actually have a B17 Narrow. It's not wide enough in the back, and it also feels like it's much stiffer than the standard B17. Given a choice, I'd rather go with a standard B17 and try to fuss with the setup.

I might add, I find this somewhat amusing as I'm actually on the thin side. I guess I just have a fat ass.

However, as long as I have to pick up a saddle anyway, I'm not averse to trying a different saddle that may be more appropriate for the more aggressive position.

specialized BG saddles come in 155mm widths and have cutouts. sort of a change from the brooks, i would guess, but i have a toupe expert (143mm) and really like it. back is plenty wide and supports sit bones well, but the nose is nice and narrow so it doesn't get in the way.

My SMP Plus is 159 X 279 has probably the widest cut out available and has a bent down nose for when an aggressive riding position is needed.

Toupe, romin, phenom, smp. I found the 143 toupe pretty great. Tried the 155, but want to sell it (white one) pm me if you're interested. I ride a romin 155 now. It's different so it doesn't feel as wide as the toupe which is flatter. Both are great and seem to fit your criteria. Good luck and let us know what you pick.

I just picked up the 155mm Specialized Toupe Pro. So far it's working for me. I went in to buy the Romin, and the shop guy told me that because my sit bones are a little wider than 155mm, the Toupe would be a better fit because the sides of the contact area don't drop off as fast. The only thing I don't like about the Toupe is the sharp plastic nose piece. I like to lean back into the front of the seat when I'm standing at stop lights, and the Toupe is like getting poked with a stick.

I purchased a Sette Rev 155mm Saddle from PricePoint a month ago for $15.00. Cheap but very comfortable on long rides.

Long time Brooks rider who is going to ride the Toupe 155 in the spring. Been doing some trial fits with it and it feels pretty good.
I believe set up is key as well in my brief experimenting. Nose up just a shade seems to work best for comfort thus far. Will report back when I get more time on it. I have been searching...not hard, but looking for a suitable saddle replacement to the Brooks which to me is never comfortable in the drops. I can rotate my hips more forward on the Toupe with cut out and feel much less pressure. The question will be ultimately how well my sit bones can take it.
PS: I hear good things about the Romin as well. Also, I understand there is an acclimation period for the flexible Toupe. The seat will conform a bit to the rider over time and of course with more riding, the bottom of a rider toughens as well as many experience some pain in the spring even riding the same saddle that worked fine in the fall after a season of riding.

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