Originally Posted by
DaveWC
I disagree. Perhaps it's the word cushioning you're objecting to. I find both the saddle & the shorts play a large role in my comfort. My Selle Italia Superflow SLR has minimal cushioning. It's shape & cutout lead to a more comfortable ride. Couple that saddle with Assos shorts & the comfort of the shorts leads to a very comfortable ride. Change either component & I'm less comfortable. Could all of that job be done by the saddle or shorts alone? Maybe. But who are you to decide for the rest which is the correct component for the job?
I think you mean that when I express my opinion, I must say IMO. Otherwise I am deciding for the rest what is correct. That is just rhetorical BS. You can disagree with my opinion. No harm, no foul. In fact as most folks here know, I welcome that. Gives me a chance to hash out a topic more fully. I appreciate hearing all sides of a topic. But do not suggest I don't have the right to express what I believe...or that I need to always say, "IMO," in order to escape criticism. That is just foolishness.
Okay so saddles used to be more comfortable. Shorts just had real chamois to protect against abrasion, and most folks were pretty happy even on very long rides. Now saddles are sleeker and lighter and have less padding. So you need help in your shorts...wait that didn't come out exactly right, but you know what I mean. I get all that. I just think it is a shame to have to carry all that diaper padding in every pair of shorts instead of just on the saddle. Okay, okay, just my opinion. But there it is. YMMV.