As soon as I moved my saddle to proper height, I developed major issues with soft tissue pain. I think the problem is that I'm clumsy dismounting to the front, and sliding off with my entire body weight on my crotch creates trauma to the soft tissue in a fairly obvious fashion. I spent one whole morning practicing dismounting to the front (and then rode 10 miles home -- ouch).

I will practice a more graceful landing this week. I'm posting here just in case anyone has helpful tips -- like "Oh, you need an XYZ saddle" or "here's a tip for dismounting like a weightless angel instead of an inebriated elephant" or some such.

Until now, I've been okay with my Bontrager stock saddle.

Pam