Thanks, Catrin! I think the biggest thing I am afraid of is trying out a bunch of bikes at the shop and falling in love with something I can't afford...but I also know I'm not going to settle for something that I will hate later.

And yes, I'm leaning toward a Brooks. I NEVER have trouble with my sit bones, though. I ALWAYS have trouble with the girly-soft-parts. Last year I firmly believe that I would've had nerve damage had the biking season not ended. I'm thinking that I might be okay if I can tip the nose of the saddle down a little bit. I'm liking the B67 to start with, but hoping it'll be okay on a bike that is not an upright seating position.