Originally Posted by
Koyote
The vulcanized rubber does flex -- you can see that if you simply press down, hard, on the portion of the saddle where your sit bones would rest. (And bear in mind that it is going to flex MORE under your body weight while you are riding.) However, it seems like it does not flex enough for you, and you are correct that it will not mould to your anatomy -- you will never see those two dimples where your sitbones rest on it that you would see on a broken-in leather saddle.
If you're really concerned about the money, my advice would be to return it while you can and try something different.
Yeah I've pressed on it and was surprised at the stiffness compared to a leather. If it was just a
little thinner or if I were 30 lbs heavier. Regardless, the info I highlighted in your response above I believe is my answer and very helpful confirmation.
And realistically, it isn't a very expensive saddle so not so much about the money, but it IS money that can be applied to another option and I won't end up with another one lying around unused.