Selle Anatomica X1

After one day and 30 miles of riding, I can safely assert that this saddle is the most comfortable I’ve ever ridden. Fizik, Specialized, Selle Italia- none of these have anything on this. I had to tension it a little bit after the first mile because it was sagging a bit, but I like the fact that it uses an allen adjustment instead of the weird wrench that Brooks uses. That way, if I’m out in the middle of nowhere and my saddle loses tension, I can theoretically use my multitool to fix it on the spot.Just for reference, I’m 6’1” and 160 lbs. I have it positioned on my seatpost just slightly forward on the rails. Don’t use this for anything other than road riding becuase excessive impacts will damage the rails. Be careful getting it wet too, that will cause it to stretch.To sum up, this is about as good as a Brooks, with some minor trade-offs. You get what you pay for, and a little cake too.

Let me start by saying that since I got a new road bike last year, I've had three professional fitting sessions and been through 6 saddles! I could get about 7 miles in before I'd lose feeling in my left foot on the old saddles and by 15 I was literally in tears! The first time I tried for 30, I had to walk the last 2.5 because I honestly could not stay in the saddle! I went on a group ride and three of them had this saddle and sang its praises. It was described to me akin to 'sitting in a hammock'. So, I went out on a limb and gave it a shot. First ride, 18 miles with no issues. Second 25 with no saddle issues. I haven't tried for longer than that, but I can comfortably ride as far as I am willing to go these days. The three in the group regularly go for 50 to 85. I did have the bike shop put it on for me and adjust it, but since then, I haven't had any issues. If you are struggling to find the right saddle, definitely give this one a shot!

I'm a long time Brooks saddle rider but decided to ride a Selle after buying a new bike. I understood the original owner was killed in a car collision and wanted to support them. Unfortunately, there is no mutual support. After reading about the comfort out of the box I was shocked to find that it was no easier to break in than a Brooks. When it is too soft a male needs to ensure his genitalia is not hanging between the leather flaps because they will. When it is tight it is hard leather just as the Brooks. Now after a few months of riding it the saddle creaks with every pedal stroke. It's so annoying and obvious that I thought my bike has issues. I called Selle and asked to return it and was flatly denied. Their solution is to oil the under side of the saddle. In 20+ years on Brooks I have never had an issue and never had creaks that required oiling. I cannot and will not recommend Selle to anyone looking to buy one.

I already own two of these saddles, each on a road bike. One was purchased in the nineties. and the other is around thirteen years old. They both are holding up well though I don't ride as much as I used to. These are great, comfortable saddles. That being said, I am just a little disappointed that the one I just purchased for a fellow rider as a retirement gift has small ridges on both sides and is puckered at one of the rivet heads. The original two I purchased were perfectly smooth and no flaws at all which is what I would expect from a higher priced saddle. I don't have enough time to return it and order another, so I hope that over time the saddle does not split at the top of the wrinkles from wear and tear. Maybe their quality control team should not allow substandard products to sold to customers.

Have used this for about 300 miles now and so far I can say it's the most comfortable saddle I've ever used. Have adjusted it a couple times as it wears in - it's super easy to do. It just feels way better than all the hard saddles I've used in the past - I can't say enough good about this saddle so far!Update - now have over 1000 miles on this saddle and absolutely love it! I find that I can ride longer and in more comfort - never get sore like I used to with other saddles. Love the way it feels when I first sit on it - it 'gives' as opposed to the hard feeling I was accustomed to. It makes me look forward to the next ride even more!

I really like the comfort from day 1, it does take a little adjusting on the tightness to dial in that perfect comfort. Darn expensive, more than a brooks by a little, the real extra costs come with the seat cover (which may work, I forgot to put it on the other day when I road after the rain). Also the saddle sauce is about 4 times as expensive as brooks. You only apply the sauce to the bottom of the saddle and it's like a liquid not a paste. I put 4 stars as I can see stress marks on the sides near the bottom from what I can only assume is "flare out," you'll see some brave souls actually cut their saddles to remove it, I don't notice it against my thigh at all. Also 4 stars because of the noticable price point with accessories pushing the $300 mark for the total. I hope it lasts me a longtime as I have only put 200 miles on it in the 2 months I've had it.

I am using the X-1 and so far, love it. I like that one can adjust the saddle tension while sitting on the saddle by using an 8mm allen into the front bolt. Can't do that with a Brooks. I have tried many Brooks saddles and the only one I liked is the B-17 Imperial (Carved). Of all the saddles I've used (too numerous to count), I think that leather is the best material for a saddle - no memory foam or whatever, to break down and lose its cushioning effect. AFAIK, most round the world bikers use leather saddles with good reason. Coming from a 74 y.o. who has biked since age 8. I have biked numerous full century rides including the Seagull Century 31 times so I know a little about long rides. This will be my saddle for life.

Paid for new saddle but got a used one. Leather is worn, has someone's sit bone marks. Poorly treated with inappropriate product that's causing the leather to warp and wrinkle.