Originally Posted by
Iride01
A four hour ride every two months will make my butt hurt too. I wouldn't even put much hope in any saddle ever being right for you. A recumbent bike seems to me the way to go if you want to make that infrequent ride with little pain.
I was thinking about recumbent for some time since it would also reduce possible leg swelling, but since the socioecological circumstances aren't aligned yet then probability to get and use one is slim at the moment.
Although even recumbent is famous for recumbut which probably feels the same way as sitting in your bed for a relatively long time. I think the only way to cycle long distances would be possible only when periodically swapping out recumbent for upright bike. Also tried the Manta saddle but it feels unsafe due to lack of nose and the edge of it seems to press too much at the back of the thighs which cuts of the blood circulation.