Reddit reviews Planet Bike A.R.S. Classic Black Bike Seat for Men, for Mountain Bike, Hybrid, Electric, and Stationary Exercise Bike Men's, Anatomic Relief for Added Comfort, Adult (5000-1)

well i'm currently using the stock seat on my bike and there was some discomfort at first but from what i can tell it was more from my lack of exercise than it was from the bike seat . But if your looking to buy a new seat it really depends on the bike your riding i'm on a mountain bike and will be buying this seat http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-A-R-S-Anatomic-Bicycle/dp/B000C17L2W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1375298907&sr=8-2&keywords=bicycle+seat . As for the improvements in my day to day life i'm waking up earlier i have more energy and i feel better about myself ! Tell ya one thing riding my bike up hill is no picnic but the sense of accomplishment makes it worth while.

you might try the planet ars (https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-Anatomic-Relief-Bicycle/dp/B000C17L2W?th=1) - with cutout. The cutouts relieve pressure in all the areas you want and the cushiness is a nice compromise until you get used to riding more.

For 10 miles each way, almost anything will be fine. I just got my first B17 and with 100 miles on it, it's just starting to break in a little. Definitely uncomfortable for me at first, and you have to tilt the nose up more than you'd expect to keep yourself from sliding forward. They hold their value though, and people love them. I don't love it yet, but I've only had it 2 weeks.

I use a WTB Rocket V for all my mountain biking, which is closer to your riding position, and >50% of my friends do too. You can get them used on eBay for next to nothing, or buy one new for $40. More if you want a lighter one.

If you want to go even cheaper, I had one of these on my commuter (12 miles round trip) for about 1000 miles, and it's fine for the distances you're doing.

Flyer vs. B17 - I say go for the B17. You don't need ass-suspension. Hell, if you're good with the price and you're doing that much commuting, go straight for the Brooks and don't look back, in all likelyhood it'll be the last saddle you ever purchase.

Also, all the stuff lodellama mentions comes packaged with the saddle except the proofride, which you won't need for a while anyway.

And if you don't already, do yourself a favor and head over to Amazon or your LBS and get some Planet Bike Cascadia fenders, or whatever your LBS stocks.

What kind of saddle do you have? My bike came with a generic / semi-racing saddle that was hard, and my ass didn't last 5 miles on that seat. I got this one and it made a world of difference! Guy here, if that is relevant.

Class starts at 1130. I’m up around 4 am everyday, so the time isn’t an issue.

I’ll get fitted and see if there are any better seats available. I’m using this seat right now:

Planet Bike Men's A.R.S. Anatomic Relief Bicycle Saddle (Black/Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C17L2W?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

When I started out, I used one of these gel seats for my butt pain. Don't get the big fat ones. I get back pain sometimes when I ride the full 26 miles from work with a pack pack. You should make sure your seat is adjusted properly. search youtube on how to do that. also, the bike geometry makes a big difference. This bike share bikes are usually more upright.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C17L2W/

Sounds like maybe you need a new saddle. I had the same problem when I got into commuting and I picked up this saddle from Amazon and my tushie has been happy ever since.