Width = comfort.

The correct width for your particular sitbones.

OP...a couple of things I have learned along the way...
The lighter you are, the less the saddle matters. Dropping 20 pounds is huge for saddle comfort...for two reasons:
1. Less weight on your sit bones.
2. Your butt is likely harder and less soft tissue to rub.

Next...posture on the bike matters...a lot. If going for a racing saddle, you need a racing position on the bike or the saddle will be too
hard for your sit bones. A 45 deg torso profile forward with more weight resting forward takes a lot of weight off the sit bones and less pain.

Lastly...width matters a lot. A skinny guy...I ain't fat...can have wide sit bone spacing like I do. Wider saddles work best for me.
Enter Specialized. If you struggle with finding a comfy saddle, get your sit bones measured. Also the reason why posture is so important...the more you rotate forward, the narrower your sit bones will measure...why rotating forward on the bike matters if using a narrow saddle to support your weight...plus more weight goes to your hands which further reduces saddle weight.

For me after a lot of experimentation, I have found two saddles that work for me. I am 6' and 185# and both the Toupe and Romin in 155mm width are comfortable for even long rides. At 200# and more upright position on the bike by contrast they won't feel as good. Plus...bib shorts matter in terms of pad quality...more notably density of the pad.

So there are a lot of factors that influence comfort over and above the saddle itself which most focus on. Ride thru the pain to get to a good fighting weight...your butt will firm up...choose a good road bike position that takes weight off the sit bones and the right saddle width you will have arrived I believe. This is my experience.

Sorry if someone has already posted these, but the Nashbar GR2 is a Arione clone that a lot of people like and is only $24 with the 20% discount they are giving over the weekend.

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...2_10000_202449

I've been riding one for a couple of years and just ordered two more. If you're richer, the Regal is a great saddle but they are hard to find a good deal on. I have one on one of my classics. Price at PBK includes shipping and there are discount codes in the coupon forum.

http://www.probikekit.com/us/contact...e-black-1.html

You are being a weenie. The difference between 125g and 190g is virtually inperceptible. If you held them both in your hands you probably couldn't tell a difference. Compared to a 500g Brooks, it's very noticeable.

I'm riding one of these and love it.

same here, on three of my rides

I agree with the comments on width and comfort. I got measured with the specialized system and a 140ish saddle is what I need. Having said that, the specialized did not work for me. I do like the Fizik, but I think the body type fitting is BS! I'm very flexible, but the Antares and Aliante are the ones that work great for me. Both are 142mm wide.