Originally Posted by
c_m_shooter
Bag balm will heal you quick. I don't like padded shorts, I ride in either Starter branded poly compression shorts or Duluth Coolmax boxer briefs under my cargo shorts. I have been a fan of Brooks B-17 saddles for 20 years now, that is the first thing any new bike I bring home gets. It will break in to fit you, Set it level so you aren't sliding forward or back and go for a long ride in the rain. When it dries it will be molded to you forever.
Key point, make sure it's level lol.
Bought one for one of my bikes, and biggest issue for me on it was that slid around a lot on it.