Butt-cheek chafing = too-wide saddle?

[SentryGirl]

Ladies -
I'm glad to hear that there are others that feel my 'pain'...literally. I have been to 3 bike shops and had 2 bike fittings...tried about 20+ different bike seats and dread getting on my bike. I've gotten chafing, saddle sores, numbness, etc. It's been 1 1/2 years and I can't get comfortable but I haven't given up yet!

The last recommendation was that the seats I have been trying are too wide for me. I'm 5'3", 120 pounds. It was recommended that I get a men's seat - 130 mm. I just ordered the Selle Italia Flite Gel Flow as I guy friend recommended it highly since he loves it. At this point I'll try anything. I see from the various string that the Specialized Jett comes in a 130mm seat as well.

Any thoughts? Anyone have similar needs - I'm highly sensitive. Just bought the Sugoi RS short as well - just not sure I like them b/c of length and mesh make up. Any other recommended shorts??

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I am still LOVING my Jett...have done as long as a 50 miler and my butt was as happy as I can imagine it being for that distance and my noobishness.

My favorite shorts are the Pearl Izumi Symphony...I have the shorter 6" version, the Symphony Cut. But I'm thinking about getting the regular 8" length next time...to have less area to have to slather with sunscreen. I LOVE the flat front panel, instead of elastic all the way around. Very comfy.