Scrotal Mashing

hippy Before changing your saddle and shelling out dosh.. check your position! Proper nicks are nice for longer rides too. 7mi ain't exactly massive though..
Saddle comfort always depends on position, ride style and personal preference/your own body's design. One guy loves saddle x, you might get cut to ribbons on it.

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Unlike wheels :) tynan and I agree on the Selle Italia SLR for saddle choice.
I also have a Selle Italia ProLink TransAm XLR? on the Raleigh which is ok over short stuff but the width is wrong for my sit bones.
San Marco saddles NEVER agree with my buttocks..

yeah, it's sound advice, Hip, but how to try them out? you need to spend some time on each, really. i don't have a lot of experience, but i have a cheapie Sesh BG saddle on my cross bike which i have got on OK with - of course i don't knwo if something else would suit me better or not. I just figured that as the Toupe is meant to be the best on the market for comfort, i'd be fairly safe with it. i don't want it that much though, i don't like it's looks, and the Selle Italia SLR is cooler, i think..

but then, i'm very well hung, and need a lot of space for my gear..