I just bought a Specialized Ariel saddle for my road bike from my LBS who fitted me :-) It is working out TONS better than the stock Bontrager saddle that came on my bike. I'm not a serious racer and my rides span between 10 and 25 miles so this one is a little bit cushy. I'm considering trying a Specialized Jett (I'm a 130) but have got to wait and see how the Ariel works out first.

Anyway, I am a student and my bike was a graduation gift so I don't really have the appropriate income to outfit my bike as I would like to (whenever I go to the bike store, I want to buy EVERYTHING....mostly new bikes...hehe).

Anyway, how long should I expect my saddle to last? How will I know it's dead?

Thanks!