Ouch! I am having a lot of trouble with bruising right under my sit bones on longer rides. I ride 35-50 mile group rides most weekends, and have been through a whole series of saddles. I'm currently riding a 143 mm Specialized Oura, which is like the Romin. Before that, I was on a Toupe, and had the same issue, plus the saddle sides were cutting into my thighs. Before that, I was on a Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow, and it was too soft and caused chafing. Before that I was on a couple of Brooks saddles and a Selle Anatomica

I commute on an upright mixte during the week to let my sit bones heal. I'm ok again by the next Saturday, and the saddle feels fine for the first 20 miles or so. Then it starts to feel like the seat is really hard and the bruising starts. It's not so much a skin issue, but more the underlying tissues. I keep hoping my butt will toughen up, but no luck.

I've tried changing the saddle height and the angle. I moved to a thicker chamois. I really want to be riding 80-100 miles by the end of the summer, but I don't think my butt bones can take it!

Any ideas for other things to try?

Thanks!
Gillian