Specialized Lithia Gel Seat Update

Hi there!  I wrote before about the Specialized Lithia Comp Gel ladies' saddle that I bought as an upgrade to the standard seat when I purchased my Specialized Jett.  At the time, I was somewhat unsure about paying the extra money to upgrade the quite nice saddle that comes standard with the Specialized Jett.  However, the Lithia Comp Gel seat did seem more comfortable in the bike shop, so I decided to go for it.  Now, after using it for about 6 months, I have to say that I could not be more pleased with my decision.  Previous to this upgrade, I had always had a sore backside after cycling even with various gel saddle pads added to the seat.  (Apparently, the use of soft and squishy extra padding on one's bicycle seat can actually make things worse–something I did not know until being educated by my bike shop when buying my Specialized Jett and Lithia Comp Gel seat.) 

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I am happy to say that my backside comfort has improved dramatically.  By using the Lithia Comp Gel seat and making a conscious effort to sit correctly on the bike seat–on my 'sit bones'–my biking comfort has been greatly increased.  And as I'm sure you'll agree–comfort is a key part of extending the length of your bike ride and increasing your overall enjoyment of the sport.