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Old 07-22-05, 02:42 PM
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Gel is a recipe for really sore junk over long rides, melted saddles, sticky shorts...

Basically what you need is a saddle that supports your sit bones and not much else (the back "wings" should be about the width of your sit bones and really contact only your sitbones), and the nose provides some support + control. Most saddles are designed to have the nose level with the back of the saddle. Shorts make a difference if they have a good chamois, as they reduce chafing. For long rides I usually use a little bag balm on the chamois to reduce chafing and friction.

It really does take some time to get comfortable on the saddle of a bike--RARELY does a saddle ever feel 100% the first ride. It goes with the sport... you can ask any equestrian and they will agree... you kind of have to toughen up down there a bit as well as find the right saddle/shorts.
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