Susan,

Re-read KnottedYet's post. It's the second one in this thread. Lots of good information. I read through it a couple of times for it to sink in.

It really didn't make sense for me to try the 143mm Specialized Ariel. Specialized makes the Body Geometry seats in 130/143/155 mm widths. The whole idea is that you get measured and since their are three widths available, one will fit you. Body Geometry is a great brand name, slogan or trademark (whatever you want to call it). In my opinion, the advertising campaign and product are misleading. Again in my opinion, the three widths really are extra small, small and medium. If you have a large or extra large sitbone width, well try something else.

I am full of opinions. I think saddle companies don't sell a lot of seats wider than 7" or 177mm because I think the public has the idea that they are for fat people, or for old ladies who want a pillow for a saddle. If you can't market a product, you ain't gonna sell it. My husband works in advertising. He agrees with that concept. Even Brooks lists the B68 as a Civic and Heavy Duty saddle. Though I'm guessing many people use it for touring.

I thought I saw in a thread, the breakdown of what percent of women have of what sitbone width. I am surprised and disappointed Terry doesn't have a wider saddle than 7".

Enough for now.