Adjusting my professional bike fit

Hi All,
Just a short message looking for either advice or similar experiences.
A couple of months ago I had a professional retul bike fit on my two bikes (winter and summer, different saddles). The major adjustments were saddle height increase (0.4cm on summer, 1cm on winter), saddle fore/aft (1cm forward for both), angle (-3' for both) and cleat position (all the way back).
Generally speaking, I was very happy with the service and fit. We also had a lot of discussion about belly to the top tube, tucking the arms in and stretching routines. My fitter is a highly-qualified biomechanical professional (not just bikes), a yoga enthusiast and a former elite cyclist.
From the start I experienced pressure/discomfort during longer rides. I was reluctant to make any changes as I attributed it to a 'bedding in' period. My fitter also instructed me that this change was quite big (I have an ambition to race) and would take time to adjust to.
Fast forward two months and I'm in a similar position and am now seeing wear marks on the saddle/bib shorts.
The water is muddied slightly in that I now believe my bib shorts are probably not the best fit (I have the DHB aerons and I probably need the next size up due to out of normal proportion thighs - big).
I'm planning to tackle this in two ways: better fitting bib shorts and a reduction in saddle height by 0.2cm increments until the discomfort ceases. However, I wanted to first create this post as I'm reluctant to overwrite a professional's fit.
Any input is really appreciated.
Just a short message looking for either advice or similar experiences.
A couple of months ago I had a professional retul bike fit on my two bikes (winter and summer, different saddles). The major adjustments were saddle height increase (0.4cm on summer, 1cm on winter), saddle fore/aft (1cm forward for both), angle (-3' for both) and cleat position (all the way back).
Generally speaking, I was very happy with the service and fit. We also had a lot of discussion about belly to the top tube, tucking the arms in and stretching routines. My fitter is a highly-qualified biomechanical professional (not just bikes), a yoga enthusiast and a former elite cyclist.
From the start I experienced pressure/discomfort during longer rides. I was reluctant to make any changes as I attributed it to a 'bedding in' period. My fitter also instructed me that this change was quite big (I have an ambition to race) and would take time to adjust to.
Fast forward two months and I'm in a similar position and am now seeing wear marks on the saddle/bib shorts.
The water is muddied slightly in that I now believe my bib shorts are probably not the best fit (I have the DHB aerons and I probably need the next size up due to out of normal proportion thighs - big).
I'm planning to tackle this in two ways: better fitting bib shorts and a reduction in saddle height by 0.2cm increments until the discomfort ceases. However, I wanted to first create this post as I'm reluctant to overwrite a professional's fit.
Any input is really appreciated.
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I had a fit last week and part of what I paid for is follow up fits if I start to have any issues.
Thanks for your input. I have contacted the fitter as I share the same concerns a lot of you raise. Unfortunately I now live 320 miles away so a visit isn't entirely feasible.
I have attached a photo to show the rubbing marks on the saddle to see if it garners any further input.
Just to address a few points:
- of course I use Chamois cream
- I don't have any discomfort in my legs/knees at this height
- I didn't have discomfort problems (in these bib shorts) prior to the bike fit. The bike fit was one of optimisation and not to address any ailments.
https://imgur.com/a/S9uhU