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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
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Bikes: 2015 Charge Plug, 2007 Dahon Boardwalk, 1997 Nishiki Blazer, 1984 Nishiki International, 2006 Felt F65, 1989 Dahon Getaway V
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Although many (MANY) members deride gel seat covers, that is exactly what works for me. Two stacked on the road bike, one on the drop-bar commuter and a spring seat with built in gel layer on the MTB-based commuter. It seems to me the main complaint against gel seat pads is chafing, but that has not been a problem for me. I have ridden up to four hours with no discomfort "around the butt region". Running the tires a little soft can help, too, but I only do that in the winter with the studded snow tires.