Originally Posted by genericbikedude
Good advice both. I'll get the shorts.
I dont think the B17 would be any good down in the drops--its like a hammock when you can get your sit bones down squarely on the back, but when leaning forward in the drops, the sit bones and the saddle form less of a right angle and more of an acute angle, putting more weight on the perenium. I think I'll look for a good cutaway, but otherwise take the above advice.
It was good to see you at the track this past weekend. As a new rider myself I can relate to the problems that you are having. I would pick up a good pair riding shorts or bibs to ride on the track, they do make a difference. I would also leave your stem the way that it is. There is no reason to change what works for you. I originally was running a zero degree stem but it wasn't comfortable to ride in the drops. I know that you love your brooks so why not bring it to the track and see if that works.