Originally Posted by
Murmur1979
I'm aware the riding style is very important for the rider's comfort,
Originally Posted by
Murmur1979
I know that almost all "advanced amateurs" cyclists ride rigid bikes even for long distance riding, and I wonder how they do it. I would probably be knackered if I'd try that.
So, you are aware of a reason but "wonder how they do it".
Originally Posted by
Murmur1979
Let's put it another way then: I'm much more comfortable and safe than him in the (rare, but always possible) case of an unseen pothole or other similar obstacle.
This still might not be true. He might be seeing them when you aren't and one can ride in a way that sets you up for ones that one doesn't see.
Originally Posted by
Murmur1979
Actually, my reply was just in response to him laughing about sprung saddles.
Him "laughing" might be related to your being less and more comfortable than millions of cyclists many of whom might have more experience than you do.
People's first posts should try to avoid being inexperienced people telling experienced people they are all wrong about something they do routinely.
(You had 2 posts 7 years ago.)
Originally Posted by
Murmur1979
.. infact ...
This is two words (by the way).