Wide saddles besides Brooks?

[sarahspins]

I tried a B67 at a store. It felt like sitting on concrete

Everyone fits a brooks slightly differently, and it's possible that the one in the store was just not set up the way you need it... the tilt of the seat matters a LOT in terms of comfort. When set up right, the saddle should virtually disappear underneath you. When it's not right, you'll be constantly aware of slipping fore/aft on the seat, and it's not comfortable at all.

If you wear bike shorts, that can help some with the "concrete"... though be careful, too much padding can be a bad thing.

I was a Brooks skeptic until I had actually TRIED one.. then I loved it instantly! I was intimidated by not only the lack of padding, but the price tag too... however, if you order from somewhere like wallbike you're covered if you don't like it. The 6 month return period is generous, and odds are good that you'll know within a week or two if you'll really like it or not.

My brooks have been comfortable from day one.. I am trying an Imperial out right now to see if that is any different for me, but I wasn't unhappy with my non-cutout seats, more curious about what I was missing