Brooks B17 S Standard Women's
The Brooks B17 S Standard Women's is Brooks' archetypal leather touring saddle tailored with a slightly narrower women's shape, prized for decades for its long-term comfort and durability on multi-day rides. Its straightforward leather construction and broad aftermarket support make it a cost-effective choice for women-specific touring compared with more technical (and pricier) options like the Selle Anatomica X2 Watershed, though it requires a longer break-in and periodic maintenance than waterproof or elastomer-based designs.
Buttery break-in
Timeless leather
Buttery break-in
Timeless leather
Review Summary
"Longtime users praise the B17 S Standard Women’s for its classic leather comfort and durability once properly broken in, though it is heavy and requires a lengthy break‑in and occasional maintenance."
Rides like history
Traditional hand-stitched vegetable-tanned leather that breaks in to the rider's shape.
Rides like history
Traditional hand-stitched vegetable-tanned leather that breaks in to the rider's shape.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Recreational Enjoyment
The Brooks B17 S Standard Women's is Brooks' archetypal leather touring saddle tailored with a slightly narrower women's shape, prized for decades for its long-term comfort and durability on multi-day rides. Its straightforward leather construction and broad aftermarket support make it a cost-effective choice for women-specific touring compared with more technical (and pricier) options like the Selle Anatomica X2 Watershed, though it requires a longer break-in and periodic maintenance than waterproof or elastomer-based designs.
Buttery break-in
Timeless leather
Rides like history
Traditional hand-stitched vegetable-tanned leather that breaks in to the rider's shape.
Women's-specific shorter/contoured profile for improved pelvic support.
Buttery break-in
Timeless leather
Rides like history
Traditional hand-stitched vegetable-tanned leather that breaks in to the rider's shape.
Women's-specific shorter/contoured profile for improved pelvic support.
$220-280 USD
Brooks Flyer S Special Women's
The Brooks Flyer S Special Women's is a sprung touring model built to smooth heavy-load and rough-road vibrations with rear coil springs and a slightly shorter leather platform designed for upright female riders. It accepts a modest price and weight premium in exchange for built-in suspension and exceptional load-carrying comfort, providing better shock mitigation than the B17 and B67 while remaining more traditional and serviceable than the Selle Anatomica's contemporary flex design.
Cutout comfort
Touring-ready
Cutout comfort
Touring-ready
Review Summary
"Riders who tour with the Flyer S Special Women’s report excellent long‑distance comfort thanks to its sprung frame and women’s shaping, with typical tradeoffs of initial firmness, weight, and a required break‑in period."
Long-haul buddy
Robust, reinforced leather platform built for heavy loads and extended rides.
Long-haul buddy
Robust, reinforced leather platform built for heavy loads and extended rides.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
The Brooks Flyer S Special Women's is a sprung touring model built to smooth heavy-load and rough-road vibrations with rear coil springs and a slightly shorter leather platform designed for upright female riders. It accepts a modest price and weight premium in exchange for built-in suspension and exceptional load-carrying comfort, providing better shock mitigation than the B17 and B67 while remaining more traditional and serviceable than the Selle Anatomica's contemporary flex design.
Cutout comfort
Touring-ready
Long-haul buddy
Robust, reinforced leather platform built for heavy loads and extended rides.
Rear sprung design and shock-absorbing elements for comfort over rough roads.
Cutout comfort
Touring-ready
Long-haul buddy
Robust, reinforced leather platform built for heavy loads and extended rides.
Rear sprung design and shock-absorbing elements for comfort over rough roads.
$270-350 USD
Selle Anatomica X2 Watershed Women's
The Selle Anatomica X2 Watershed Women's pairs the company's signature cutaway, flexible leather design with a waterproof 'Watershed' treatment to deliver near-immediate comfort and reliable weather resistance for women touring in mixed conditions. While usually higher-priced upfront, its reduced break-in time, lower ongoing maintenance and adaptive flex give it a clear technical advantage for riders who want fast comfort and minimal upkeep compared with classic Brooks leather saddles.
Waterproof flex
Anatomic slot
Waterproof flex
Anatomic slot
Review Summary
"The Selle Anatomica X2 Watershed Women’s is frequently lauded for near‑instant comfort, excellent pressure relief, and water resistance; buyers note premium price and rare leather maintenance issues but overwhelmingly keep it for long rides."
Glides all-day
Watershed-treated leather and components for superior water resistance on wet tours.
Glides all-day
Watershed-treated leather and components for superior water resistance on wet tours.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Recreational Enjoyment
The Selle Anatomica X2 Watershed Women's pairs the company's signature cutaway, flexible leather design with a waterproof 'Watershed' treatment to deliver near-immediate comfort and reliable weather resistance for women touring in mixed conditions. While usually higher-priced upfront, its reduced break-in time, lower ongoing maintenance and adaptive flex give it a clear technical advantage for riders who want fast comfort and minimal upkeep compared with classic Brooks leather saddles.
Waterproof flex
Anatomic slot
Glides all-day
Watershed-treated leather and components for superior water resistance on wet tours.
Cut-out and highly flexible leather design that relieves pressure for women riders.
Waterproof flex
Anatomic slot
Glides all-day
Watershed-treated leather and components for superior water resistance on wet tours.
Cut-out and highly flexible leather design that relieves pressure for women riders.
$450-650 USD
Brooks B67 S Women's
The Brooks B67 S Women's is a wider, flatter leather touring saddle optimised for long days in an upright touring posture and for riders carrying luggage; its robust leather and fuller profile provide the broad support that narrower touring saddles sometimes lack. It is competitively priced relative to specialty designs and serves as a practical middle ground between the lighter B17 and the sprung Flyer, offering economical, stable support for women-focused touring setups.
Springy comfort
City-classic vibe
Springy comfort
City-classic vibe
Review Summary
"The Brooks B67 S Women’s is regarded as a durable, comfortable touring saddle for upright positions with good shock absorption, though it is bulky and needs time to conform to the rider."
Bounce-friendly
Deeply sprung, classic Brooks construction that smooths out rough terrain.
Bounce-friendly
Deeply sprung, classic Brooks construction that smooths out rough terrain.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
The Brooks B67 S Women's is a wider, flatter leather touring saddle optimised for long days in an upright touring posture and for riders carrying luggage; its robust leather and fuller profile provide the broad support that narrower touring saddles sometimes lack. It is competitively priced relative to specialty designs and serves as a practical middle ground between the lighter B17 and the sprung Flyer, offering economical, stable support for women-focused touring setups.
Springy comfort
City-classic vibe
Bounce-friendly
Deeply sprung, classic Brooks construction that smooths out rough terrain.
Vegetable-tanned leather that molds to the rider over time for a personalized fit.
Springy comfort
City-classic vibe
Bounce-friendly
Deeply sprung, classic Brooks construction that smooths out rough terrain.
Vegetable-tanned leather that molds to the rider over time for a personalized fit.
$380-480 USD
Rivet Pearl Women's Saddle
The Rivet Pearl Women's Saddle offers a contemporary, leather-style touring option with extra padding and an entry-level price that targets budget-conscious women who want immediate comfort on multi-day rides. Financially attractive and widely available, it lowers the cost barrier to women-specific touring saddles, though it does not match the century-long proven durability and dealer service network of Brooks or the technical flex and weatherproofing of the Selle Anatomica X2 Watershed.
Wide plush
Rivet charm
Wide plush
Rivet charm
Review Summary
"The Rivet Pearl Women’s saddle gets positive marks for out‑of‑the‑box comfort, lighter weight and value, but long‑distance riders report it lacks the broken‑in, long‑term durability and moldable fit of premium leather saddles."
Sculpted comfort
Leather-top saddle with a women-focused profile offering solid comfort at a lower price point.
Sculpted comfort
Leather-top saddle with a women-focused profile offering solid comfort at a lower price point.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
The Rivet Pearl Women's Saddle offers a contemporary, leather-style touring option with extra padding and an entry-level price that targets budget-conscious women who want immediate comfort on multi-day rides. Financially attractive and widely available, it lowers the cost barrier to women-specific touring saddles, though it does not match the century-long proven durability and dealer service network of Brooks or the technical flex and weatherproofing of the Selle Anatomica X2 Watershed.
Wide plush
Rivet charm
Sculpted comfort
Leather-top saddle with a women-focused profile offering solid comfort at a lower price point.
Lighter and more affordable alternative suitable for moderate touring and commuting.
Wide plush
Rivet charm
Sculpted comfort
Leather-top saddle with a women-focused profile offering solid comfort at a lower price point.
Lighter and more affordable alternative suitable for moderate touring and commuting.
$140-220 USD