so i finally got my sit bones measured (we used dampened flour in a plastic bag - worked great) and center to center I'm approx. 117.5. If I add 20mm, that puts me at 137.5 so a 143 should work????

I'm currently riding a Specialized 143mm Avatar and though I definitely feel my sitbones, I get terrible chafing and swelling in the tissue in front of them. On the positive side, though 'mashed', my 'girly bits' aren't too bothered, which is wonderful

has anyone tried the Selle Italia Max Flite? (150mm)
what about Selles' ProLink Gel Flow? (144mm)
should I consider a Specialized Jett or Lithia at 143?

and am I even right thinking I should be riding a 143mm saddle?

I do notice that if I slide forward, I can get some relief from the chafing so I figure I definitely need a T shape with a narrow nose. I'm only 5'1"

like many, I've been going nuts. Coming back from a 7 year lay off (YIKES!)
but I've ALWAYS had a terrible time with saddles

as money is tight (SIGH) I can't keep buying and trying different ones. Times have changed for me, for sure

ANY and ALL suggestions would be helpful. I'm not sure whether to stay with Specialized or try the Selle's. I do like some sort of cutout but nothing too big or the cutout itself digs into me

there are a couple of saddles on ebay I'm looking at

thanks for reading... I realize the issue is highly personalized but I know I need some advice as to whether I'm even looking in the right direction. I'm particularly concerned with riding the right width

namaste,
vness