The Myth is the only female-specific mountain-bike saddle Specialized sells. While some brands might commit more to the category, the mid-range Comp offers quality at a reasonable price. I rode both the 143-millimeter and 155-millimeter widths, and found the 143 to be better suited to my body (my sit bones measure about 120 millimeters).
Specialized also
offers a 168-millimeter to fit the wider sit bones characteristic of many
females. The saddle’s contour is designed around the women’s Body
Geometry fit system and incorporates a deep V-groove channel to reduce
soft-tissue pressure. That, combined with the highest density of foam padding
Specialized makes, means multiple hours aboard the Myth don’t feel akin to
sitting on a cement block. One thing I noticed right away was the ease of
transferring my position out of the saddle on climbs, which is likely due to
low-friction padding on the front and rear panels. Those looking for a lighter
saddle will need to go elsewhere for a carbon-fiber shell or carbon rails, but
at 289 grams for the 155-millimeter, the Myth’s weight is respectable.
PRICE 100$
