Originally Posted by
TromboneAl
..... Does this look better to you?
Because the location of my sit bones is about the same as with the Adamo configuration:
The Adamo essentially has the nose cut off, and "added" to the back (to meet race requirements for length).
Actually, I will say that the lack of a nose is more of a marketing thing. On my Alias, my body never touched the front several inches of the saddle, and on the Adamo, it doesn't touch the front inch. So whether it comes together in the front or not is irrelevant.
But when people are looking for a saddle that doesn't put pressure on the perineum, they see one without a nose and say "that's what I need!" Anyway, that's what I did. Not saying it won't work, I'm just saying that the lack of a nose isn't what will make it work.
It does look better, but I don't think I would be comfortable on that. Also, I seem to have more power available with the saddle in a more forward position. Whatever works for you, works, not for me to say.
I've been using a saddle with a large cutout all this year, over 2000 miles. I won't say which saddle it is until I use it more. Generally, it's been great at relieving pressure on the soft tissue. I've had some minor saddle sores, probably from me not positioning my butt on the saddle properly. Still working on that. I'll keep you posted..