Specialized Jett vs. Ruby?

[Julibird]

Jett v Ruby.

Just happened to look at both saddles today and the guy in the LBS who helped me happened to have ridden the mens version of the Ruby and found that the decorative plastic tip (which looks cool) turned out to be a major irritant. He is short (5'6"?) and lean - but said that his thighs kept brushing against the plastic part which is only slightly protrudes beyond the leather of the saddle. He traded it in for a smoother saddle.

His buddy has the same saddle and is 6'1" and has no problems with the plastic shiny part.

So, on his word I just went for the Jett - and will see how I like it this weekend. I do like that you can choose the widths.

[OakLeaf]

I put on the Lithia and wow, what a difference. It is probably squishier than I'd like, but at $73 I'll keep it for the time being.

Of course it's totally rearranged my riding position I'm going for a fitting on Tuesday if I make it back by then.