Originally Posted by
sstorkel
A good saddle results in fewer saddle sores. Bibs may help a little but, for me anyway, getting the right saddle is the best way to eliminate saddle sores.
+1 on this
In addition you need to develop your "butt callouses" but first and foremost is a good saddle.
I'm reminded of this because my saddle on my Jake is a TORTURE device!