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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?