Women’s saddles for road bikes and gravel bikes have been a notoriously tricky issue in the past, with a lack of female-specific saddles on the market as well as debate over the need to have a gender-specific saddle. 

The best women's saddle will be comfortable for long rides, offering support and pressure-relief where it's needed, and facilitating easy pedalling.

This guide sets out what to consider when looking for a new saddle and a selection of the best options currently available.

In a rush? While we'd strongly recommend reading the detailled advice below and weighing up which option might work best for you, two of our favourite saddles are the Selle Italia Diva Gel Superflow (Buy now from ProBikeKit for £79.99) for women who prefer a cut-out and the Specialized S-Works Power with Mimic (Buy now from Sigma Sport for £207) for riders who who don't.

Women’s saddles for road bikes and gravel bikes have been a notoriously tricky issue in the past, with a lack of female-specific saddles on the market as well as debate over the need to have a gender-specific saddle. 

The best women's saddle will be comfortable for long rides, offering support and pressure-relief where it's needed, and facilitating easy pedalling.

This guide sets out what to consider when looking for a new saddle and a selection of the best options currently available.

In a rush? While we'd strongly recommend reading the detailled advice below and weighing up which option might work best for you, two of our favourite saddles are the Selle Italia Diva Gel Superflow (Buy now from ProBikeKit for £79.99) for women who prefer a cut-out and the Specialized S-Works Power with Mimic (Buy now from Sigma Sport for £207) for riders who who don't.