Thanks in part to advice on this forum I got a new bike, a cyclo cross from the LBS (a Rocky Mountain Solo) I've been riding my 25+ year old bianchi and enjoying it, but having to do a lot of fiddling and avoided slushy days because of limited tire options.

Now my issue- the old bike had a cheap replacement seat with padding (about 15 years old) and this new one has a San Marco ponza, and it is feeling like a stick rammed up my privates. I've read that some saddles need a break in period, and since I'm a bit tapped out, it will do for now.

But in your experience, how long should I give this seat to "break in" before looking around for another? My commute is about 32 miles round trip.