I really appreciate all of your collective input here on this.

This bike was a cragislist purchase. My first HT. The fit seems to be ok, my only issue is the saddle right now. I do not think this is extremely major, but I know if I do not have this fixed it will become one. I purchased this bike due to the economy and not being able to afford the bike I would really like. It has become my commuter and trail bike.

After reading all of your responses, you all have created more questions in my head than answers. That is a good thing. I am going to ask the bike shop to double check the fit with me on the bike and see what they say. Then this might help with the saddle problem as well.

Irulan-thankyou for the link to the competive cyclist saddle exchange program. It is nice that someone/company is willing to do this. It seems like bike shops do not want to cooperate in that matter very well. You would think they would want a sale. Part of that is making sure the product (whatever it is) fits correctly.

I also had my DH measure my sitbone width as well. So I know that number. I just have to convert to mm.

Are WTB saddles bad? Or is it the personal preferance thing again. I thought they were considered "the" mtb seat. Is this incorrect?

Thankyou for your help.

Red Rock/Ellen