Gusset S2 AM
£44.99
Measuring 280mm front to back, the S2 AM is slightly longer than most of the saddles here and its 140mm width tapers into a slim nose that offers good clearance and manoeuvrability, if not the best support for steep climbing. Overall comfort is good, with the channel in the moulded nylon-fibre base relieving pressure on sensitive areas. Padding is fairly minimal and quite firm, but we found it sufficient for all but the longest stints in the saddle.
The S2 has a completely flat profile, but the rubber grippers moulded into the cover work fairly well to keep your bum in place until things get too muddy. Value for money is great on this chromoly-railed model, and also on the version with carbon fibre rails and carbon-injected base, which, at £109.99, is cheaper than most with those top-spec features. www.ison-distribution.com