Why Your Touring Bike Saddle Matters More Than You Think
Choosing a comfortable touring bike saddle is probably the single most important decision you'll make before heading out on a multi-day trip. If your seat isn't right, it doesn't matter how expensive your panniers are or how smooth your gear shifts; you're going to be miserable. I've seen grown men reduced to tears by the third day of a tour, not because of the climbs, but because they felt like they were sitting on a bed of nails. It's the one point of contact where your body weight is most concentrated, and when you're spending six to eight hours a day in the drops or on the hoods, "good enough" simply isn't good enough. ...