Originally Posted by
Gordiep
-- You need to get comfortable with the idea that the saddle isn't going to 'just work.' You'll have to spend some time finessing it, and critiquing your overall riding position, etc.
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Keep after it, and be patient.
+1. Most of your comfort will come from improving positioning, not modding the saddle itself. Cutting especially won't really do anything. Leather or not, no saddle will magically be comfortable in the first position you install it in, or even the second or third.