So I've been riding my Brooks Team Pro for 2 weeks and have put on 475 miles, so far...and unfortunately, I've not been a happy camper for the last 475 miles. I really wanted this saddle to work for me, but after riding 88 of THE most excruciatingly painful miles yesterday, I have decided to send it back to WallBike for a refund. My girl parts have never been so torn up in all my life! It literally hurt to pee, after I got home from that ride. My labia and clit (sorry for the TMI) were SO inflamed and swollen, I could not even wear underwear for the rest of the day.

I had my DH remove the Brooks last night, and replace it with an old Bontrager WSD saddle that came stock on my 2007 Trek 2100 WSD. NOT the most ideal situation, I'll admit...but the 57 mile ride we did today was like NIGHT & DAY! Granted...that Bontrager saddle is super-cushy and wide (2 qualities I do NOT like), but it has a large cut-out...which made ALL the difference. At least I now know with absolute certainty...that I definitely NEED a saddle with a cut-out. I felt ZERO pressure on my girl parts for the entire 57 miles today...which considering the amount of pain and inflammation I had after yesterday's ride...comes as a total shock to me!

So, now the hunt is on to find me a saddle with a generous cut-out. I am currently awaiting the arrival of a Specialized Phenom 143mm that I won on eBay...and if that one doesn't work out, then next in line is the Selle Italia SLR Lady Gel Flow.

Linda