Finally got the Fizik Vitesse LIFE and I've done three 30-40 mile rides so far and it is really nice. By far the most comfortable I've tried yet. It doesn't have a cut out, true, and I thought I would really notice that but it is engineered with soft memory foam OVER a cut out so it actually softens as you ride it kind of forming to your shape. The sit bone area is really comfortable. I think this is as good as I can get for now. Thanks to those who sent advice. I've also found some fantastic headlamps== expensive but super well designed and unbelievably strong for their size and weight--- made by DiNotte Lighting who are really nice to deal with. Kind of essential item as the light disappears so early now in New England. Definitely buys some time without that mad lung burning race with the sunset!