after getting more & more miserable as well as more & more confused about what to try, I finally picked up an older model Jett 143 with the stitching (ouch?) that my LBS had on a bike. Truthfully, it doesn't look "that" much different than the Avatar overall and even though my sit bones measure about 117mm, I'm also not sure I don't need a 155.. sigh

Plan is to ride it fri, sat & sun, and if I like it enough, order a newer one (w/ti rails and no stitching) for about $25 more than what I paid. Unfortunately I don't have the time to heal from the past couple of days, so I'll be trying it with tissue already swollen & chafed. Taking today off since I rode late yesterday and am so sore I could scream.

I am also very interested in the Selle Italia SLR Lady, though the pear shape is a bit of a concern, as is the width, if, in fact, I do need a 143. lol... do I sound as confused as I feel? LBS is ordering one anyway.

Thank you ALL for your input. Yes, I was looking at the Bontrager (only because I agree that I don't really ride "on" my sit bones anyway since I'm not very upright on the bike) but the shape really put me off.

This forum is a lifesaver. There are so many threads about so many 'other' things I relate to here.

Bright Blessings
namaste,
v