Selle SMP Strike TRK Lady Saddle

[kadoozie]

thanks Thorn, I actually just read a post you'd made in another thread which has kept me from leaning towards it (I think Ive been researching saddles for a solid week now :S)

Ive only actually started riding regularly, I have wide sitbones (half-assed self measurement of 160cm, Im not a slight girl) and I know I definitely need the cut-out! (found out the hard way on a borrowed mens seat for two hours ...eeeeee)

So my first seat purchase two days ago was a Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow. It was awesome for about the first half-hour (hadnt ridden for 48 hours prior), then I had to do a little adjustment. Seemed better yet! Things were going really really well! For another 45 minutes, but by the time the two-hour mark hit I was whining, and still had another hour to go...

Now I want to put my MTN bike saddle back on.

My problem, after success with cutouts, is that I know I can handle sitbone soreness after a long ride, but I cannot handle bruising and extreme tenderness in the pubic bone region, where the bones and tendons connect your legs and groin.

Problem is in the middle, not the front or rear.

I know it's a long-winded post, but if anyone has found a similar problem, please help

Like I say, I've done alot of research, the majority on this forum, you guys have been helpful so far!

ps Thorn: which Allay model did you try?