Originally Posted by TromboneAl

Have you tried adjusting the tilt of the saddle? I tilted my Specialized Alias down more than most people would recommend:



This is how it is today:



Note that there is no tendency to slide forward of have more pressure on my hands.

It was much more uncomfortable for my sit bones, but it relieved all occasional "slow start" problems. In fact, this year those problems are completely gone. I often have a few minutes of sit-bone discomfort when starting a ride, but this goes away.