"What's the problem? The sit-bone area or the tender tissue in the center? Many modern saddles come with a groove or cutout in the center– no contact means no pain. Some have more or less padding/gel under the sit-bones.

I've also found that some have a flat sitting area in the back, (Specialized), while others have a more rounded shape when viewed from behind, (Selle Italia).

I just switched to a Selle Italia from a Specialized. I like the Selle Italia cutout better, but I think I prefered the flat back section of the Specialized. But it's too soon to tell.

Also, some are smooth leather and some are suede. The seude keeps you from sliding around, the smooth covering allows you to move around and find ""your spot"" on the saddle more easily. There are pluses and minuses to both– easier to find ""your spot"" on a smooth saddle, easier to stay put once you find it on a suede one.

The texture of the covering also comes into play in another way– There's you, your shorts, and the saddle. If the shorts stick to you they act as a second skin and protect you from friction. If they stick to the saddle, they no longer protect you and may actually cause irritation. This would make smooth saddles a better choice.

Some of my retro friends like Brooks saddles. I've tested them out, and they feel pretty good, but they almost weigh more than my whole bike. Plus there's no cutout, and I didn't ride on it long enough to find out if that's a problem. They do cradle the sit-bone area nicely."

Okay, I'll be nice and pleasant.

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Rob Marcus

I have a closet full of saddles but have yet to find ones better than those offered by WTB, who were pioneers n developing saddles to reduce pressure on the perineal region.

Thanks Bill, John.. Ill check some saddles by those manufacturers

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