Bought a Specialized Phenom Expert saddle a while back after realizing the stock saddle on my Renegade adventure road bike was too narrow for my sit bones - basically no sit bone support. Dunno why I never noticed when I was test riding the Renegade.
The Phenom gave me the needed sit bone support but I still felt too much pressure on the perineum. I think it's because the Phenom is designed for an aggressive road riding position, whereas I tend to ride in a relaxed road riding position. A nice info graphic showing four different riding positions can be seen here.
Thanks to the store's return policy I was able to swap out the Phenom for a Specialized Avatar Comp, which was one of the saddles recommended by the Spokes lady after she took my sit bone measurements and asked me about my riding style. A quick test ride in the parking lot afterwards seemed to indicate less pressure on the pubic bone arch/perineum, and a more "in the hammock" kind of feel.
The real test will be on my next full commute ride.
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