Originally Posted by numbernine

I rode the Marin century yesterday with 8,000+ ft of elevation. I was constantly readjusting my position on the saddle to alleviate pressure and occasionally experienced numbness. This is not at all the experience I had before the saddle got wet nor that I have with my Professional. I will be replacing the saddle before starting my tour with the Professional or a Selle Italia Turbo from the 80s that fits my hindquarters quite nicely.

I consider this to be an expensive lesson learned- it only takes one thirty minute ride on a soaked Brooks to destroy it. I should note that I did not treat it except for some Proofhide on the underside before it got wet. Nor did I have fenders.

One reply suggested that I may be sitting too far back on the saddle. This certainly seems possible as it is all the way back in the rails and still the sit bones rest on the rails. Could also be due to angling the front of the saddle. I'll be keeping a lookout for a setback 26.8mm seat post.

Thanks for your input guys.