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It's funny how individual these saddles are. I started with the B17S and couldn't get my Acorn Bag on it and have enough rail length to get the saddle where I wanted it, but it was comfortable. I then tried the B72 since everyone was indicating that the width was much better. I figured since I'd easily spit out two 10 lb babies my sitz bones must be a mile apart. Never even considered having them measured. The B72 felt like riding in a hammock. I had it on my Surly long enough to have dents, and my lbs guy pointed to them and said "Holy cow that saddle is wide, look where your dents are!". Sure enough, they were way away from the edges, closer to the center. So, I purchased a regular B17, and talk about the saddle disappearing beneath you! It is so comfortable. The perfect fit. I still can't believe I need a narrower saddle when I need wider jeans.

So, it doesn't matter if you are "hippy" or how you think your hips are, get them measured, or do it yourself. I've also found that the type of riding determines comfort also. The B72 is now on my mixte, I ride upright and it's fine, but I also don't do long rides on it, so it may be for sale soon. The Surly has the B17 and drop bars, so I lean over when I ride and the B17 is the most comfortable there.

I've ordered from Wallbike and they are terrific! I highly recommend ordering from them.