Just remember, the size of your posterior has nothing to do with the size of the right saddle. This is a common misperception. It's the width of your sit bones. A huge, wide, cushy saddle can be extremely painful and cause chafing. So, those saddles you see that look scary may be quite awesome! The trick is, to find the right one; sometimes it takes a long time. I tried the Brooks route and could never get used to it. After 6 months, I gave it up.