Quote Originally Posted by betty View Post
the store manager just said you just need LOTS more ride time. wierd, he seemed to think cut outs were just for MEN! what's with that.
Thats rather ironic because a gentleman who owns a bike shop in Columbia, SC informed me that the cut out was designed for WOMENS comfort, and nothing to do at all with men. Yes some men prefer cut outs, but........
who to believe?? Who knows. I just know what works for me.

I was measured by said man on an "assometer" that he specifically designed. As I was having issues with pain of my second seat, a Serfas Niva, we found it was actually too wide and I needed a sharper tapering of the nose. I selected the Selle Italia Lady.

The first two days I was skeptical. Having been so used to the squishy gel of the Serfas, I now was VERY AWARE of my sit bones. BUT.... I am sooo loving my Selle now. No pain anywhere!!

My point?? It will take you some time to find the saddle for you. You will find post upon post here regarding that very subject.

First and foremost tho, make sure your seat height, tilt, position, etc work for you. All of that can affect how the seat feels. True ride time will "callous" your bum so that you are less susceptible to pain, but you definaly need a saddle that agrees with all the important parts.