Give it a few years of local riding time before heading off on it as your favorite long distance touring saddle ..

that was what I did .. , my saddle choice: Brooks Team Pro ...

bought in mid 70's, toured 'across the pond' late 80's ~ late 90's.. a few times..


I have only used lined, but not padded bike shorts , on tours I brought 3,
so as to have a clean pair on every day..






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