Need Help fine-tuning my new Brooks!!

[Thorn]

I now have 2 B68s with the Selle Anatomica upgrade. My sit bones put me either on a poofy saddle or the B68. I was hoping that I was wrong on my sit bone measurements, but now that the Brooks are broken in, I can measure the distance quite clearly. I'd like to ride a normal person's saddle, but, nope, ain't gonna happen.

As for the selle anatomica slot....I put the saddle onto the trainer, first. Over time a little judicious use of sand paper fine tunes the cutout so it doesn't pinch. I also drilled some holes into the side of the saddle so I can apply tension side-to-side.

You should also have found the review by the person who sent their B68 to selle anatomica and shortly there after the frame broke. Interestingly, the second saddle I sent to them came back with a different slot--a little shorter and away from the rear portion of the frame. Works just as well as the first.

But, I need the cutout and I think it works pretty well. Time will tell whether this will affect the lifetime of the saddle.

[jessica47201]

Ok, I've been riding my Brooks Flyer now and so far I think it's going good. When I ride, everything is pretty much ok, I don't really forget about my saddle, I know it there, but there isn't alot of pain or anything. I took it out on a 15 mile ride and during the ride, my girly-bitz felt smooshed, but no fire or buring, just pressure. So normally I'll just stand up to climb. After my rides are over, I pretty much ok except for my sit bones will hurt. But I don't even notice them hurting unless I actually get back on my bike. So my question is, is this pretty much normal and should I not adjust my seat any? Is the pressure just something to get used to. I'm not in horrible pain, just some pressure and I have to stand out of my saddle every now and then, near the end of my ride. I'm still considering maybe having a cut out put in my brooks, but I'm worried about the life of the saddle. I'm 5'7" and weigh around 185lbs. I don't want to break my Brooks, I think I would cry!!