Hi, I'm new to the te discussions boards but, not so new to cycling.

A little background info on me.... I'm 35 years old, 5'5" and 158 lbs. In high school and college, I rode my Trek 950 mtb quite a lot. Worked up to 17-20 miles per ride 2-3x a week. Obviously, my butt has changed dimensions since that time.

I no longer ride outdoors due to living in a larger city and increased traffic. So, my Trek is now hooked up a Cycl-ops trainer. Alas, over the years, I've spent less and less time on the bike due to "squished, girl bits syndrome". Recently, I'm really making an effort to get back on the bike as I would like to drop 10-15 lbs. The bike originally came with a "Vetta Gel" saddle and I used it through HS and college. A few years ago, switched to a couple of different Serfas saddles. Both of which have been too squishy, allowing my hind end to sink into to saddle which crushed everything from the "bits" to my tailbone.

A few days ago, I picked up two Terry saddles (Liberator and Cite X). The Liberator seemed awfully hard on my sit bones but was much easier on the soft tissues. The Cite X is easy on the soft tissue but, my tailbone is still quite sore after only 20 min. on the bike. I should add that, I like to read while I ride so, I'm holding a book in my hands and sitting at a 90 degree angle to the saddle. I've read everything I can find re: saddles here on your discussion boards. Lots of great advice ! And I've tweaked the Cite X angle as well as fore/aft positions according to what I've read here. I think I've got it positioned about as well as possible.

Can anyone think of any other suggestions...? I envy those of you who can put in 45 min rides. I'd love to do that but, my tailbone just won't allow it yet.

Thanks for the help,
SusanK