Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Middle of da Mitten
Bikes: Trek 7500, RANS V-Rex, Optima Baron, Velokraft NoCom, M-5 Carbon Highracer, Catrike Speed
I always found that stiff padding was more helpful than soft or gel padding. But then I got into recumbents and only wear gloves to protect my palms on the off-chance that I end up on the pavement.