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sit bones are funny things. don't assume anything from your arse size. i feel comfy on a 130 width despite my enormous rear bumper.

Rustyoldbikes

Saddle comfort is a "trial and error" process. Getting a good "fit" on your bike can be a major factor. Too many recreational cyclists use a "pro" type fit with the bars too low and the cockpit too stretched out...and that leads to pain...the rear, the neck, the wrists, the hands.

If you have dialed in the perfect bike fit, getting a comfortable saddle can require experimenting. For many people, a comfortable saddle is the OPPOSITE of what you might expect: a saddle with firm and thin padding can be more comfortable on a long ride than a saddle with thick soft padding.

The Specialized Body Geometry saddles are well designed and the "mountain bike" versions are especially comfortable for many riders. There is no "law" forbidding the use of a mountain bike saddle on a road bike. Make sure the saddle is as wide as YOUR rear...too many saddles are designed for 130 pound pro riders rather than 200 pound recreational riders.

StanSeven

That's why you don't see the Specialized display and advertising in most LBS now. People brought saddles based on the fit system and then complained later the recommendation didn't work.

There's nothing better than trail and error.

grid256

Well, I've just got a big collection of them. I think around a dozen. Trial and error helped along by ebay is the best bet. And I call balderdash to nixing the tt bike. Keep that beast.

EKCooper

I just bought a new saddle and had the best experience at a LBS. It wasn't where I bought my bike, but the guy who sold me the saddle was great. I was looking at ProLogo, Selle Italia Flite, etc. (so, not cheap). The guy at the bike store said he would set the bike up and let me try out saddles there. I tried about 6 different saddles and ended up liking the Fizik Arione, which is not one I had originally been looking at. It fit great from the get-go. I haven't been able to go out on a long ride with it, but that should happen this weekend. So, the summary is, find a great LBS!!!! Am I allowed to list which LBS as a shout out?

BananaTugger

Tried half a dozen. Ended up stick with a Selle Italia Flite Titanium.

Poppaspoke

Surprised someone hasn't tried a plaster cast butt impression for custom saddles, like they do with some high-end shoes.