Originally Posted by
shelbyfv
I don't know what you've read but I haven't seen that generalization before. They seem to put some thought into the fit of their shoes, saddles, helmets, etc. It sounds to me as if you just need more miles under your butt. Until you are able to easily ride 20+ miles, stuff is going to hurt. Chaffing is the exception. If you are getting rubbed raw, change something.
I don’t remember where I read it but someone said their saddles were medieval torture devices.