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Location: Central Coast, CA
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Bikes: Surly LHT, Specialized Rockhopper, Nashbar Touring (old), Specialized Stumpjumper (older), Nishiki Tourer (model unknown)
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I have a collection of saddles, some better than others. The one that works the best for me is a Brooks B17. It's not perfect, but close. After 40 miles my butt can start to get sore. I find that if I get off the bike for 10-20, my butt has recovered and I'm comfortable for another hour or so. Standing up for a couple of minutes while riding also helps.
On tour my butt still gets sore, pretty much every day, but I just get off the bike for awhile. I don't make as much progress as someone who sucks it up and keeps riding hour after hour, but I'm not in that much of a hurry and I like breaks.