Originally Posted by
Carbonfiberboy
I'd say that saddle comfort can't be overthought. It's probably the most asked question: "How can I keep my butt (balls, dick, scrotum), upper thighs, seat bones, etc., etc., from hurting or getting sore or going numb or falling off, or whatever." Saddle width is frequently a component of their issue. Unable to sit on the saddle for very long is a show stopper. Everything else can be put up with as long as it isn't dangerous.
Agree that saddle comfort is VERY important.
But I am unsure that saddle width is the reason for discomfort any more than saddle tilt/setup is.
People seem to be jumping at saddle width being the problem currently.
Saddle design is also another reason for saddle discomfort.
I cannot sit for more than a few minutes on Fizik saddles for example.