Thanks both, that's really helpful - and kind. So I have done a little more internet research and have learned a lot (possibly too much) from the very candid ladies at team estrogen.
I think I have concluded that:
I might need a 155mm saddle (apparently, pushing yourself to the back of the saddle is a sign you need a wider saddle and I do do that - witness me effectively suspending myself off my saddlebag mount at last week's TNRC)
Thigh chafing is avoided by getting a more t-shaped saddle. Apparently specialized saddles are more t-shaped, selle italia ones more pear / wedge shape. So I might give the Jett, or possibly the Ruby, a go and return it if it doesn't work.
I was surprised how little the guy at the SC store asked about my bike, riding habits, riding position etc. I suspect there is definitely more to saddle fitting than being able to measure the gap between two fairly sizeable indentations in gel foam.
Thanks both, that's really helpful - and kind. So I have done a little more internet research and have learned a lot (possibly too much) from the very candid ladies at team estrogen.
I think I have concluded that:
I was surprised how little the guy at the SC store asked about my bike, riding habits, riding position etc. I suspect there is definitely more to saddle fitting than being able to measure the gap between two fairly sizeable indentations in gel foam.