With wide, flared rear flanks, the Specialized Toupe goes for a slightly different look than its competitor blade saddles.

The seat actually comes in two different width options so you can get as close as possible to the best fit when ordering.

Strengths of the saddle are that it is designed to avoid the numbness some larger riders get from time to time, and that the stiff support framework minimises lower back pain.

Some have argued that the seat is too hard, but it is always a matter of personal preference when it comes to saddles.