It seems like the LBS will need to help me. "A hundred pounds ago" was when I was a 185 pound weakling. Truth be told I am over 3 bills so I took liberty with the 100 lbs. I did triathlons in my late teens and early twenties. Swam growing up and transitioned well into, at the time, a relatively new sport. I am that fat guy in the pool that is fast enough to demoralize the "skinnies." My fondest memories are of my bike time. A recent move out of the polluted Central Valley in California to the burbs south of Denver has made me want to jump back on the bike. After a couple of rides on my "vintage" early 90's road rocket and mountain bike my backside and other regions reminded me of the pain I used to experience. I would like to think I am wiser now and I don't need to suffer through that pain. I did pick up mountain bike shorts with padding and I am using those when I ride. I am using stock Specialized saddles from the previously mentioned era, the saddles came on bikes from the 2k range and at the time they were considered for "racing." They are very slim and sleek. I have read about "sit bones" and wonder if it custom sizing is the issue. I am a bit embarrassed to walk into the LBS, but it is interfering with my quest to ride again so I will swallow my pride and go.