Go with the Brooks as it is the best to ride on. I have one on my commuter that I have been on for over four years without problems. It took maybe a total of 15 miles to break in and has held well without conditioning. I have worn wet tri shorts on it and have yet to rub saddle soap on it and it still looks new. It cost about $67 at BikeNashbar during an incredible sale. I bought a honey Brooks B-17 at REI for slightly less than $100 with a coupon.

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DISH is how we do it.

I use a Terry Butterfly from 1997 or so. Never had any problems riding it without a chammy. The cromoly one is $77.

I put a faux sheep's wool cover over a cheapie saddle on my commuter beater bike. Works great. Something like this: http://www.amazon.com/...ps+wool+saddle+cover

Looks kind of dorky but comfy as heck.

~~ kate

I've got a Serfas RX saddle. They're under $100, and they're super comfy without pads.

I never wear padded shorts with this particular saddle and I've done 30+ miles on my commuter.

No sores, no chafing.

https://www.serfas.com/products/index/saddles/rx-saddles

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