Ed, it's more due to the fact that the saddle isn't the right shape...
Even those with fat arses still rode with narrow saddle, it's more a question of whether the shape work for you or not.
I had a wider than average sitbones but get on well with the Brooks B17.
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Even those with fat arses still rode with narrow saddle, it's more a question of whether the shape work for you or not.
I had a wider than average sitbones but get on well with the Brooks B17.