Hey Fresh newbie,
When I read your post it sounded like I was writing it. I was rubbed raw with my stock WSD pilot saddle to the point where I had a red blood blister. It hurt so bad,and I was in such pain...Well I went to the B17. I just wanted it to work so bad for me...Like you, I can take the sits bones pressure ,but not the soft tissue. I have a high tolerance for pain ,but not cutting pain. Anyway, I've put about 300 miles on the Brooks ,and I'm still dealing with crotch pain on the right side. I also think one leg is longer than the other..that may be my problem. I don't have any chafing ,or cutting,just pain after about 20 miles or so. I can almost deal with it as I really want this one to work. I haven't adjusted it too much. I know the soft tissue pain isn't going to go away,so its a matter of me maybe trying to adjust it again ,or just deal with it. I have it set sorta in the middle closer to the forward position. I also slide forward ,and have it level ,just slighted tilted downward. If I could just keep my butt on the back of the seat ,I think I may be Ok ,but I keep shifting around. I haven't made any indents in the saddle yet because I'm always moving around.
Darcy ,and I are attempting a 62 mile ride tomorrow. I only rode once this week . If I just didn't have crotch pain things would be GREAT. The furthest I've ridden was 46 miles...hope I can make it. ; )))
I will be wearing 2 pairs of shorts tomorrow.
Suzie