Originally Posted by gholt
I'm about 2,000 miles or so this year, so about 10 weeks of riding. I just thought eventually I would get used to it. If I remember right, I thought this last year as well, So, I guess I will get another saddle and see how that works.
If you have that kind of mileage and still have discomfort you probably need a different saddle and you may need to look at how you fit on the bike. In my experience Brooks are well worth the price however many people find inexpensive saddles that work well for them.
I have also found that a Brooks really reduces the chafing. But if you do have so of that problem (like when I ride my bike without the Brooks) then just put plenty of Vaseline in your shorts. Fancy, expensive creams are not necessary.
Craig