Yup - I've tried it!

Background: I usually ride the Specialized Jett in 143 or 155 depending on the bike. I really like it - but was tempted by the Selle Italia for 3 reasons:

1. It's white & I thought it would look hot on my Serotta
2. I am always in search of something better (even though I am really pleased with the Jett)
3. From the pictures it looked like the cutout was huge & I normally find the bigger the cutout the better.

Here are the results:

1. It did look hot
2. It was extemely uncomfortable - after about 5 miles I wasn't sure I could finish my 50mile ride - but I did & was chafed in some very intimate areas for several days - right on the big C word!
3. The cutout was not nearly as big in reality as it appeared in the picture


So - I sent it back & got a refund. Then I put the Jett back on my bike & it is lovely. The next time I am in the US I might buy a white one (it's only available in black in the UK). I ride it slightly nose up & it's great.