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Old 08-09-21, 02:41 PM
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philbob57
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Yup, TRK on a dropped bar bike. I'm usually on the hoods, rarely on the drops. I think I'd prefer less padding; my shorts all have thin pads. but it's good enough. Note that I bought the first TRK via Amazon Prime, so I wasn't risking any cash - the big risk was an awful riding experience.

I don't understand the difference between 'trekking' and 'road.' I suppose 'trekking' means long, slower hours on the road, perhaps for several days in a row, while 'road' is for fast rides, but perhaps every day, but perhaps not. If that's the distinction, I can imagine a saddle that would be good for 'road' but not for 'trekking,' but I have a hard time imagining a saddle that would be comfortable for 'trekking' but not 'road'. The TRK is probably too heavy for a racer, which goes along with the padding that's too thick.
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