Originally Posted by
sstorkel
I have a saddle that fits my butt and decent riding shorts and that's all I need for rides of up to 100 miles/day.
You didn't mention if this was a pain free ride or if you just toughed it out.
It is a mystery to me that many touring cyclist apparently are not too bothered with butt and saddle issues, while many more are. I do know that nobody can sit in one place on anything for long without moving, especially when most of their weight is supported on a very small, hard surface. Capillary blood flow is cut off and this causes pain. Moving back and forth from upright to a more prone riding position helps. Standing helps.
Butt lube prevents chafing issues and saddle sores. It does nothing for generalized pain.