the pain or discomfort seems to be getting less with each subsequent ride. so there's that at least.

i'll definitely take the bike into a shop for a fit, perhaps they can advise me on a seat change if necessary. both of the close-by LBS's have a good reputation as far as i've heard. i've shopped in both, but only had any work done in one of them. and that was before i left the dark side (MTB).