Comments on: Best Touring Saddles of 2022

By: Amanda Zeisset

Amanda Zeisset — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 04:38:58 +0000

In reply to Ken. That's great Ken. Thanks for sharing your experience. It's always good to hear about what other people are using.

By: Ken

Ken — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 15:30:12 +0000

I’m using a Selle SMP TRK MAN on my touring bike. I have just over 4000 miles on the saddle and just love it. I found it to be comfortable right out of the box. No break in or adjustment period.

By: Amanda Zeisset

Amanda Zeisset — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 15:02:47 +0000

In reply to Piker. After riding a leather saddle for years I recently bought a mountain bike with a standard foam saddle. I can only go for about an hour before it starts hurting. I'll have to try out some of your recommendations.

By: Amanda Zeisset

Amanda Zeisset — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 14:59:54 +0000

In reply to Johnny. That's awesome Johnny, thanks for sharing your experience with the Selle Anatomica X Series.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 15:22:55 +0000

I have been a recent convert to the Selle Anatomica X Series saddle for my touring needs. This is the most comfortable saddle that I’ve ever had the pleasure to sit on right out of the box. No leather break in or anything. I’ve owned 2 Brooks B-17 and was glad to sell those in favor of the SA. I’ve recommended them to other folks and they’ve been quite pleased.

By: Piker

Piker — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 07:23:18 +0000

I have leather saddles on all my bikes. Brooks B17 Imperial for touring, Brooks Swallow for racing and Seller Anatomica on Audax and MTB bike.
Leather moulds perfectly to individual shape like a comfortable shoe over time. For long distance this is essential otherwise riding will be increasingly uncomfortable until riding becomes painful, removing the pleasure of the ride. Leather saddles also allow the contact interface to breath, reducing sweating and mother source of discomfort.
So no brainer really, leather saddle for distance. There are other leather saddle was well as Brooks, Seller Anatomica is also comfortable and durable with less break in, all depends on which bike and position in ride, upright or prone.