Originally Posted by late
Hi,
nice bike. I do have one thought....I have never ridden a gel saddle that didn't hurt after 20 or 30 miles. YMMV... but if it doesn't, that may be why. I am currently breaking in a green Brooks B17. That would look nice on your bike as well as prob being more comfy.
I'm worried about that myself. Due to circumstances (weather etc.) the longest ride I've been able to do so far is 30 miles. I'll find out how it does the first time I do a half to a full day ride.
I was considering the Brooks but the guy at the bike shop was telling me that he just replaced his Brooks B17 with a saddle with the center cutout. The reasons were numbness and prostate issues. Although I'm hearing mostly good about the Brooks I occasionally hear about some folks having those issues as well.
Keep me posted as to how yours does once you get it broken in.