Butt.

Lemme explain...I bought my bike back in March and have been commuting as much as possible. I have over 1100 miles on it already. My butt hurts when I ride. I expected it in the first few rides and I expected it to get better over time. It hasn't. I even bought padded shorts. They seem to delay the pain but I still end up sore right on my bones.

My current saddle is the one that came with the bike. It is a WTB Pure V Saddle. It has padding, which I think might be part of the problem.

What techniques have you all used to test saddles for fit? Would a shop just let you borrow a saddle for a 15 mile ride? I can't drop a bunch of coin on testing saddles. I would like a Brooks B-17 but can't convince the wife it is a good idea. I'm not even sure that a Brooks is the answer as I have not even sat on one of those.

Thought, suggestions, etc?

TIA