Originally Posted by
alfredomarron3
thank you for that reality check. I think I'm just in a rush to start and want to get the first thing that looks pretty. I know I need to try it out on the road first.
Really the only bike I've tried out was the navigagatior. It felt nice but I wasn't too sure about the seat and ,even though, I liked the leather on the bike I'm not sure how that's going to hold up if I start using it more.
Leather saddle? You sure about that? Very few production bikes come with leather saddles. More frequently, the saddle is covered with a soft vinyl that looks similar.
As it is, I find leather (Brooks) saddles very comfortable, especially for long rides in hot weather. Seems to breathe or somehow allow your rear to stay a bit drier.
Oh, watch out for those soft, comfy saddles. After a few miles, you may not find them so comfortable. But, saddles are very personal. FWIW, my saddles are almost as hard as boards, and I'd have it no other way.