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Brooks Cambium with a cutout
I find cambiums like rocks, fine for 20 miles but then agony as they're solid at the back. (The middle bit is fine though). I don't wear bibs though, so could be that.
I find the Specialized Bridge saddle with mimic to be my fav. I can do 100mile rides, mulitiday rides on it and it's never been sore (coupled with Icebreaker Anatomical long leg boxers).
Saddles are so subjective though.
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I can't help with the rest but I recently tried out a Brooks C15 after using a Flite for years. I got on with the Flite pretty well but the Brooks is even better. You're welcome to borrow the Brooks for a couple of weeks to test it out of you like. It's heavy though!
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Upright handlebars, Ergon grips and ad a sprung Brooks ; )
Actually serious, though spring may not be necessary and get a Brooks with the heavier leather top. -
How do I make my bike more comfortable for longer, multi day rides?
I found a RedShift stem helpful to alleviate wrist, forearm, and neck strain.
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How do I make my bike more comfortable for longer, multi day rides? I’m tentatively thinking about a fixed LEJOG and wondering about improvements.
Saddle: I’ve always used Flites, but all the ones I have are hard and become pretty unforgiving by the end of a long day. Brooks Cambium with a cutout?
Seatpost: is there much to be gained from using a carbon post? Are suspension posts good? I’d be worried about not being able to push into the saddle when climbing seated.
Aero extensions are on the list for aero and another comfortable position.
Also braking. I currently have Paul Touring cantis with Koolstop pads. The front is noisy (which is remedied with toe-ing the pads and cleaning the rim again), front disc would be nice, but likely too complicated with new wheel, fork, lever etc.
in terms of pure performance, what’s the best bet short pull brake? Would it be silly to buy a Paul Mini Moto for the front?