Well, actually, I don't know what the verdict is yet. I can feel that I am on my sit bones, so that's a good thing, but it still seems like I am smashing the girly-bits also to a degree. Since the saddle is convex, I think the bones are sitting lower than the bits, hence the smashing Even tho the stated width of the saddle is 177, and my bones are at 159, the "usable" sit bone distance on it appears to be quite a bit less than 177--so frustrating--I wish these saddle makers would say what the maximum usable sit bone distance is on these things; that would make choosing one a lot easier. Anyway, I only rode it a short way (had to get back to my toddler), and since Wallingford has the 6 month return policy, I plan on giving it a serious try before I really decide. I will fiddle around with the adjustments and see if I can get it in a position that works. So, Mimi, I may have to face the spring-mockers after all