Terry Bicycles Butterfly Carbon Saddle - Women's

In 1985, upon introducing a women's specific bicycle frame design to the industry, Georgena Terry created a company destined to become a household name among women cyclists throughout the world. True to her passion for cycling gear that specifically addresses the fit and needs of women, she expanded the line to include saddles, the primary touch-point while riding. And while the company has expanded and the line of saddles has grown exponentially, the Butterfly Carbon Saddle retains all of the characteristics embodied in the original Butterfly that is loved the world over. 

The original women's saddle, the Butterfly, was designed in 1999. While it has gone through revisions over the years, the basic design and profile have remained the same. There are now several versions of the Butterfly each one with unique features.

Terry's Butterfly Carbon Saddle was placed on Carbon rails. Unique to the saddle is the oval shape of the rails. They measure 9.6mm high by 7mm wide. This shape provides extra durability and stiffness. The carbon rails also make it the lightest of all the Butterfly saddles. The base is the same multi-density injection molded foam featured in the entire Butterfly line placing stiffer padding over the paddles and softer foam along the full length channel and cut-out to relieve pressure against soft tissue areas. Additionally, a thin layer of gel is laid over the padding for a little extra comfort during long rides.

Covered in real leather with an embossed butterfly pattern, the saddle is sure to turn heads perched on your prized steed.

The Terry Butterfly Carbon Saddle measures 262mm long by 155mm wide at the paddle. It weighs 218grams and is available in the color Black.

Terry Bicycles FLX Gel Saddle - Women's

Professional women racers often prefer lighter weight, less padded saddles than recreational riders. Terry Bicycles sponsored a women's road cycling team for many years and through their collaboration with riders designed a saddle that is perfect for the most pedal-happy, die-hard racer out there. The FLX series is the latest in Terry Bicycles' saddle design featuring a unique shape and lighter weight. The FLX Gel is an intermediate between the softer Butterfly and the stiffer FLX Carbon. 

There are a few things to look for when deciding which is the optimal saddle for your riding and anatomy. First you'll want to know the width between your sit bones. Easily measurable, this tells you the approximate width of a saddle necessary to support your sit bones. While the Terry Butterfly measures 155mm, the FLX gel is a narrower 142mm.

Many riders prefer a bit of cushioning when choosing a saddle. Terry's saddles feature varying degrees of cushioning to provide support for sit bones as well as appropriate relief for soft tissue areas.The FLX gel is not an un-padded saddle. It features a light layer of gel over the multi-density foam base. This layer helps to cushion sit bones that may not be accustomed to hours and hours in the saddle.

Additionally, the FLX features a unique shape. Rather than a traditional one-piece pear-shape with a cutout, the shell is designed with an almost complete cutaway from the back area between the paddle to the nose. Unlike saddles that feature a rounded shape as well as a separate cut-out, the full length channel of the FLX provides pressure relief for tissue between the sit bones as well as for sensitive areas near the nose of the saddle.

The rails of the FLX are constructed from durable Manganese and the entire saddle is covered in black leather with classic white patent leather accents.

The Terry FLX saddle is 260mm long by 142mm wide and it weighs 258 grams. It is available in Black.

Juliana Primiero Saddle - Women's

Lady posteriors are different than dude posteriors, so a saddle that's made for guys won't work as well for gals. Obvious? Maybe, but the Juliana Primiero Women's Saddle is somehow still one of the women's-specific MTB saddles on the market. Made with a wider shape than men's saddles, the Primiero is designed to support women's sit bones, but it's not so wide that it will interfere with your pedaling and movement in the saddle. The flex-tuned composite shell flexes to save your sensitive bits from getting banged up, but is stiff enough to support aggressive pedaling, and low-profile padding offers gentle cushioning where you need it. An anatomical center channel helps reduce pressure, chromoly rails keep it locked on to your seat post, and the Kevlar-reinforced cover is smooth, sleek, and seriously durable.

Astute Italia Miss Line VT Saddle - Women's

Pushing the boundaries of saddle innovation without straying from their Venetian roots, Astute Italia crafted the Miss Line VT Saddle with a premium fit and finish, alongside a female-specific round shape and center channel cut-out.  The open, U-shaped shell reduces pressure and ensures support for female cyclists pushing themselves on a daily basis. This particular saddle belongs to Astute Italia's Miss Line of elegant saddles designed exclusively for female cyclists, with this particular saddle developed with input from the Wiggle Hi5 women's cycling team.

Astute Italia uses a soft, washable Italian microfiber cover for durability and comfort, alongside dual-density Progressive Memory Foam in two selective areas, as to ensure the rear end is a bit firmer to support the sit bones and front is softer for a bit more comfort and mobility. The rails employ tubular Titan-V Technology of 80 percent titanium and 20 percent vanadium to reduce vibration without sacrificing the saddle's lightweight efficiency and robust strength on the road.

WTB Deva Pro Saddle - Women's

Trading out the titanium rails of its more expensive counterpart, the Deva Team for more price-conscious chromoly, WTB's Deva Pro Saddle blends the comfort you expect in a long-mile saddle with the affordability to have some cash left over for all-important snacks. Like the Team, the Deva Pro features a recessed center channel that relieves pressure on sensitive tissues as well as WTB's DNA padding. This padding conforms to your anatomy almost like memory foam to further relieve pressure points and increase comfort. Its durable microfiber cover resists scuffs and abrasion, while minimal graphics make let this saddle fit aesthetically with nearly any bike.

Brooks England B67 S Saddle - Women's

Terry Bicycles Butterfly LTD Saddle - Women's

We're pretty sure that nobody ever said comfort and style have to be mutually exclusive, and Terry Bicycles is quick to prove the point with the Butterfly LTD Saddle. This saddle offers the tried-and-tested support that Terry is known for, with injection-molded multi-density foam, and a women's specific cut with wide, 155mm rear to support your sit bones, and a full-length channel that alleviates pressure from your sensitive tissue. To bring feminine flair to the Butteryfly, Terry wraps the saddle with printed Dura-Tek featuring limited edition artwork that wraps around with a touch of color, and swooping lines that resemble a butterfly taking flight.

Astute Italia Miss Lite VT Saddle - Women's

Designed to be as lightweight as possible, the Astute Italia Miss Lite VT Saddle shaves 25 grams from the Miss Line VT Saddle it's modeled after, thanks to the addition of full carbon rails. The female-specific round shape and center channel help to relieve pressure when you're pushing out watts while training and racing.

Astute Italia uses a soft, washable Italian microfiber cover for durability and comfort, alongside dual-density Progressive Memory Foam in two selective areas, as to ensure the rear end is a bit firmer to support the sit bones and front is softer for a bit more comfort and mobility. And to ensure you're not slipping and sliding all over the place, there's textured areas along the rear and sides for additional security, even if it's a bit wet outside.

WTB Deva Pro Saddle - Women's

Trading out the titanium rails of its more expensive counterpart, the Deva Team for more price-conscious chromoly, WTB's Deva Pro Saddle blends the comfort you expect in a long-mile saddle with the affordability to have some cash left over for all-important snacks. Like the Team, the Deva Pro features a recessed center channel that relieves pressure on sensitive tissues as well as WTB's DNA padding. This padding conforms to your anatomy almost like memory foam to further relieve pressure points and increase comfort. Its durable microfiber cover resists scuffs and abrasion, while minimal graphics make let this saddle fit aesthetically with nearly any bike.

Terry Bicycles Damselfly Saddle - Women's

Terry Bicycles is committed to designing saddles that cater to all levels of cyclists, from the casual rider to the consummate professional. The Damselfly Saddle was developed at the behest of Terry's sponsored riders, so you can be sure it's all about speed.

A wide saddle can offer touring-style comfort, but it also interferes with pedaling, so Terry designed the Damselfly with a narrow 267mm profile for comfort while pedaling in anger. The slightly elevated tail provides a platform to push against when you're sitting back on climbs, and the extended drop nose confers space during the sprint and gives you the option of sitting on the nose while tucked during long solo efforts.

The Damselfly also includes Terry's signature center cutaway. This feature relieves pressure and allows the saddle to flex rather than compress under load, so you don't lose the cushioning provided by the firm foam padding. The saddle is finished with a smooth Lorica cover, which allows you to move easily around the saddle, and Vanox vanadium rails that are at once durable and lightweight.

Fi'zi:k Luce Carbon R1 Saddle - Women's

You won't hear us arguing around the office as to whether or not designers at Fi'zi:k know their way around a saddle. It's been years that they've been crafting them out of luxurious materials, with sleek and minimalist silhouettes, combining attention to aesthetics with comfort and performance that seals the deal, and the Luce Carbon R1 Women's Saddle is no different. The Luce R1 takes the previous Luce Carbon's shape and comfort, and adds a kick of style thanks to its sleek black uppers and teal thermoplastic elastomer, bringing the Luce into the modern age where style and comfort go hand in hand.

This elimination of width beyond what was necessary to support the sit bones allows Fizik to create more space for uninterrupted, chafe-free pedaling—and it also saves grams. This is done in a crafty manner, keeping the carbon reinforced nylon shell in the center to evently distribute weight over the site bones, while thermoplastic elastomer panels flex along the sides to enhance comfort and absorb vibrations from chattery road. Additionally, Fizik includes a pressure-relief channel through the middle of the saddle to promote circulation whether you're sprinting or out on a recovery ride, and a slightly cushioned cover provides flexible support without limiting energy return. Sitting atop vibration-damping carbon fiber rails, this is a women's-specific saddle that's up to the job of keeping you comfortable on hard rides and high mileage weeks.

Fi'zi:k Luna - X5 Saddle - Women's

Weave through tight tree lines, and power up punchy switchbacks in comfort with help from the Fi'zi:k Luna X5 Saddle for Women. This MTB-specific saddle gives you reliable support when you're crushing technical sections, with a wide profile that cradles your sitbones, while a shorter, narrower nose stays out of the way until you need it for those front-of-the-saddle power-move packed climbs. A central cutout gives you sweet relief from pressure on your most sensitive tissue while you ride, aiding in increased blood flow, while fighting numbness.

The Luna X5 is aimed for riders with a high power output to bodyweight ratio, with a stiff carbon-injected nylon shell, and two thermoplastic elastomer wings that are bonded with the nylon spine. These wings provide just enough flex to keep you comfortable, while the carbon-injected center holds up to rigors of trail riding, and dampens chatter. The cover is crafted from smooth and sleek classic Microtex that stands up to hard miles in the saddle, while the sides feature reinforced Microtex panels that hold up to the abrasion of pedal-heavy rides. It sits on top of Fi'zi:k's IscialFlex padding, which keeps your soft tissue cushioned for longer, harder rides in comfort. The saddle sits ontop of two corrosion-resistant S-alloy rails that give stiffness and power that won't waiver when the trail gets rowdy ahead.