Having ridden the same bike for over 15 years(!!) I have tried more than 7 different saddles but never been able to tolerate them for more than a few miles at a time, and long rides would become excruciating. Recently I began to develop numbness in ‘the gentleman’s area’ after approx 5 miles, this prompted me to begin researching the alternatives to the traditional saddle types. I eventually settled on the ISM saddles, found a UK retailer (Trybike ltd.) and invested my £75.00 (The most I had ever spent on a saddle!) All I can say is it works! no more numbness, improved riding position, increased peddle power, improved endurance, I can say in the saddle for mile after mile without the need to be constantly adjusting my position… the initial soreness has now subsided and I look forward to riding all over again. Thank you for designing this unique saddle… it has changed cycling for me forever. Kindest Regards.