The struggle continues with finding a perfect saddle. This saddle shape definitely reduced the hot spot area where one would tend to get saddle sores, but as for being a women I feel the front part is too narrow and creates a lot of unwanted pressure. I think padding wise, it is a touch on the firmer side. I'd recommend this more for men as their ischium bones are more narrow compared to women.

I have tried at least 15 saddles to get ready for a century. Finally with the Roman Eco I found one. It is the most comfortable saddle I have ever ridden on. I feel it is due to not having a cut out in the seat. There is just enough padding. I know saddles are very personal, but this one is worth a try.

Excellent seat. I ride in a forward position on aero bars and after about a three ride break in period it’s perfect. I ride 25 to 30 miles a day and I don’t even notice the seat. I have no soreness afterwards either. I also have a selle seat with a cutout, but this one is way more comfortable. I am 5’6” and 145lbs. When I measured my sitbones I was at a size where I could go with the 143mm, but went the 155mm because I occasionally like to ride upright and I didn’t want the saddle to be too narrow.

Excellent quality and fit!

This is a winner like the first specialized saddle I brought. Never think about it when I am riding.

It was a whole new world! Love this new pain-free saddle. I also ensured to put it on downwards to prevent pressure against my soft tissue.

Comfortable for different positions, even five hours into a ride.

I have been searching for a comfortable saddle for a long time, spending lots of money and tears in the process. This seat has finally answered my prayers. It is so comfortable and for the price it is hard to beat. I have tried much more expensive seats and they were no where near as good. If you are having trouble finding the “unicorn” saddle, I recommend you try this one.

My previous saddle became very uncomfortable after turning 55 (pain and numbness). After lots of reading other women's reviews about this saddle I gave it a try. I am pleased to report that I did a 42 k gravel ride on the weekend and felt **no pain or numbness**. Yay. I set it up with the front 2/3 on the level. I felt like I was slipping forward slightly so I may play with the angle a bit, but I can live with the current set up it it leaves me pain free. So far so good and I would say it's definitely worth a try if you are unhappy with your current saddle.

After 10 years of trying saddles, reading about bike fit, getting a professional bike fit, riding through pain, knowing that all of the saddles I tried didn't fit right and it is not because I don't know how to set up my bike ... THIS is the first saddle I can ride 40 miles and not be sore afterward. The 168 size. The shape and padding and MIMIC are perfect. The Specialized Avatar Comp Gel 155 was one of the more tolerable saddles I rode prior to this one, but I always thought it wasn't wide enough. I still cannot believe that I can ride in comfort for reasonable distances for the first time in my life.