Let’s saddle up and ride! You can go with the leather Brooks England B17 Saddle; especially if you’re into longer distances. The Brooks England B17 Saddle conforms to your body’s contours over time; and for ladies, there’s the Brooks B17S.

A leather saddle needs some special care to keep it supple; and Brooks Saddle Cream is great for protecting and preserving it. This is especially important if you ride in the rain.

For a cushier saddle, there’s the Giddy Up! Bike Seat. It has elastomer suspension; memory foam padding; and ergonomic design. Built-in tail light for night cycling.

As for me, I’ll stick with the saddle I’ve got; something called Mimic. It’s fairly hard — padding level 2 out of 6 — but I like to put in the miles. By all the advice I’ve read, firmer, narrower saddles are better than soft, cushioned saddles for riding long and/or fast.

The most important thing about a saddle: be sure it supports your sit bones!