I replaced the saddle on my bike from the original seat (forgot to get the name before they took it off) with very little padding to a Serfas with a little more padding and a cut out. (The bike I had before had a descent saddle, but not great) It's definately better than the first one was, but sit bones and the area just in front of that are still pretty sore after a longish ride. I've put about 100 miles on it and I'm debating on whether to try another saddle to see if I can get a little more comfortable. I did 30 miles today, and I'm sore. Not 'unable to walk or sit' sore, but definately feel it even now, 3 hours after the ride.

Now I know there's no such thing as no soreness, but I'm trying to guage what is 'normal' and what can possibly be improved. I'm doing STP next month so I want to be as comfortable as I can in the saddle.

The bike is a road bike with drop handlebars if that makes a difference. (I rarely ride in the drops, usually on the top bar) The bike has been 'fit' so I know I'm okay with that, and my sit bones feel like they hit the padding in the right places - in other words, I don't think the seat is too narrow.