Originally Posted by Krystal

Lolly Pop, I have just under 1000 miles this season. You are right, I am getting into shape. I have ridden in years past but this year is by far the most I've ridden. I also was pushing 200lbs in January so I was most definitely out of shape.

I was thinking of the b17 because of the narrow front. I like that about my saddle right now. Can you or anyone tell me about the top front of the saddle? My biggest concern is it's not cutout for tender parts. All saddles I have ridden without cutouts were painful for me.

I would not mind the break-in time at all (my saddle already hurts) if I was going to end up with all that I have read about in brooks saddles. The other concern I have is every review I have seen on the saddle has been written by men. Is it as comfortable for women, or are there caveats there?

Thank you for all your info.