What is realistic?

[Catrin]

Tilting your saddle down in front just a couple of millimeters could make all the difference in the world for you.

On a long ride I don't think it's unreasonable to stop and adjust the saddle periodically. Just to make a change. I know many people that do that (including me). You just need to carry an appropriately sized wrench, which you ought to have anyway. Because stuff happens on rides.

Indeed stuff does. I have a little problem with my hands - which is why I have be in such an upright position. I have yet to be able to loosen the bolt that holds my saddle in place on the bike....I may swing it by the LBS tomorrow and have them adjust it just a bit - it might help the metric I hope to ride Saturday. I will be taking breaks though, so it might be fine

The Brooks was far more than the nose though - that just plain made it impossible for me to walk well for a few days...but at least now I understand why. One of the larger Brooks might work for me, but I am leery of trying again. I think the SI Lady Gel will work for me, enough that I have ordered one. If it doesn't then will try Terry or Specialized - but I really hope this works!