Originally Posted by
Emperor Ryker
Just looked it up and it looks amazingly uncomfortable. I figure I'd need something very padded. And do you think just the saddle could really cause such significant issues?
It may seem counter-intuitive, but more padding is
not what you want, as that will only facilitate transfer of weight bearing from the ischial tuberosities (aka "sitz bones") to the pudendal nerve, which is causing your problem. Try moving the seat down, changing the tilt, etc. If no improvement, consider a new saddle. Many shops have loaner saddles you can ride for a couple weeks to help you decide. A professional fitting may also help.