Newbie here - Plus-Size gal with severe fear of lycra

[Pedal Wench]

Yes, my husband is very cool. (She's referring to the bikeforum.com post, my husband's handle is "monogodo"). Every time we go on a ride, he tinkers with my bike a little more to make it better for me.
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OH! I thought it was you guys, but I wasn't sure. I'm '3cannondales (+1Bianchi)' over at www.bikeforums.net, and I suggested he take you clothes shopping - immediately! He is very cool, and so proud!

Regarding saddles, I found that a saddle that's wide enough to support your sitbones is essential. Otherwise, all your weight in on the stuff 'between' the sitbones - ouch!!! That's why most of us end up gravitating towards a stiffer saddle too. With a squishy saddle, your sitbones sink into the cushion, and then your girly bits are hitting the saddle too - not good!