Thanks Sarah! After I read your post, I went out for my ride, and I realized that, just as you said, my seat bones are NOT supporting my weight. Nearly ALL of my weight is being supported by the line of "girly bits"...no wonder they hurt so bad! I then decided to try sitting in a more upright position, and immediately felt my sit bones take over the job, and I felt pressure removed from the front. I'ts obvious this saddle was made for a bike with a more upright seating position.

I think I am going to go with the Brooks saddle...I am just curious how it can work on a road bike with such a bent-over riding position. But obviously it does work for many riders here, who have them on their road bikes! Thank goodness for that return policy!

Thank you for all your help!