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Old 10-09-20 | 07:31 AM
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Bikes: Had an old Columbia in the 80's, here a used Schwinn hybrid, now a Cannondale Quick 3 and a Topstone 105..

Originally Posted by Carbonfiberboy
I've also found over the past 25 years that I need a certain amount of padding in the saddle. Not much, just a very certain amount. Less than that and my butt never breaks in, more than that isn't comfortable either. I once took a Romin on a trial ride - a century - and the Romin padding was just fine, but the join between the top and sides was too sharp for my physiology. I need a smoother transition.
I decided to take a bigger swing at it and got a Bontrager brand and will give it a test today. Not a sofa cushion but more padding than anything I have ever tried before so I will know what is too much. Just too many styles and shapes. So confusing.
Frank.
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