I have a Fi'Zik Arione Tri. Love it. Used it for IM and barely got any saddle sore or discomfort, however my riding position tends to be just on the nose of the saddle, thus not much of my arse is ever touching it directly.

These saddles are a little pricey at aroun 125 -150, but its a saddle. I think it would be wiser to buy a good saddle than carbon bars.

Also, I heard the Fi'Zik arione for mountain biking is a good option cause it ahs more padding. Dunno, let's see what others have to say.

i have this saddle too it's the best saddle i have ever used, light and comfortable....nice range of colors too

I got a Specialized Body Works saddle for Xmas last year which has turned out to be an amazing saddle. No soreness after 3-4 hour rides, good cushioning for bumps but solid enough that it doesn't put pressure on any sensitive parts (the saddle that came with my bike had too much give and it made my crotch numb).

A comfortable saddle is probably one of the most important parts on your bike, so spend a little extra if you have to.

Have met several people now who have bought and used this saddle. I am yet to buy one, (function of money), but everyone has said the same thing. Zero pain. I mean, nada, zilch, complete relief. :D

Here is their website:
http://www.blackwellresearch.com/p_seats.htm

And here is an article from slowtwitch:
http://www.slowtwitch.com/mainheadings/product2006/saddles/blackwell.html

Last week I took a friend (newbie) to the LBM to help him pick out a new saddle. Money is not a problem for him...he can afford whatever he wants. They put the bike on a trainer and tried 4 different saddles, including the new Selle which costs $240. He kept coming back to the Adamo. His only complaint was that his hip bones were a little sore, but I chalk that up to him being brand-new. As far as crotch pain goes though, none.

Jeremy

I went through no fewer than 4 saddles this Spring when I switched from road bike to tri bike. I ended up using the one that came with my bike, a Selle San Marco Aspide, but adding a DeSoto neoprene cover. Without the cover, I was good for 30 miles or so on the nose. With it, I've done 90+ with no problems.

i have 5 bikes (2 mtb, 1 road, 1 tri, 1 dirt jump) and all of them are fitted w/ various specialized bg saddles - toupe, alias, etc. awesome seats. why? they come in 2 and sometimes 3 sizes. they measure your sit bones and that determines your size. the saddles are sweet.

i have the toupe on my p2 sl. it looks kinda thin, but it is light and it is so comfortable. i've done a few sprint tris, tt races against myself and the livestrong century ride all w/ the toupe and i love it. didn't have any issues w/ comfort until mile 80, and that was probably because every muscle in my body started cramping. ;)

i've done a few epics on the alias and again, a phenomenal saddle.

i haven't seen too many toupes on tri bikes because i haven't seen them marketed for tri bikes.

i had a fizik aeron tri on the p2 sl before. after my 1st 30 mile ride i replaced it w/ the toupe. i'm gonna put the fizik up on ebay as soon as i get around to it....

good luck!

hey wilsondaj...how do you like the Strike? i LOVE mine, man! i can't believe i'd been riding in so much pain for so long. i've ridden on it around 200 miles already, hills and flats and its truely the best!