Originally Posted by
acantor
My saddle setup is supremely comfortable, but if I rode four hours non-stop, I would be in agony!
Even two hours would be torture for me.
For the most part, I take a short break every 30 to 60 minutes while touring. And during an all day ride, I take more frequent breaks later in the day. (And even then, I only ride four to six hours per day on most tours.)
You might get more mileage (pun intended) if you adjust your expectations as well as your seating position!
All very good points. I too take short breaks at about the same frequency, and it makes a difference for me too.
Once every while I stand and pedal also which is nice for the bum and gives the leg muscles a stretch too.
Chammy cream is also a little help, although more for friction.
Mr snow, seat issues are so individual it's so tricky to get advice. But good luck sorting it out.
Seat angle generally works best dead level, depending on your bar height, nose raised can put pressure and cut off blood flow.