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| nige1966 | 26 Jul 06:36 |
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 Joined: 19 Jul 2010 Posts: 5 Bike: | Hi I have just recently bought a Raleigh Venture Mens Mountain Bike. The seat is not very comfy! Does anyone have a gel seat and are these any good OR should I buy a better set? Are there any other suggestions also to what I should be buying / carrying with me on my travels? Cheers Nige (Wigan) |
BusterG 
| 02 Aug 03:16 |
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 Joined: 25 Feb 2010 Posts: 372 Bike: My Profile | Hi Nige. I suggest staying away from gel seats. Problem is they increase the surface area that is in contact with the bike. I was riding ok without one and took one for a 2 day ride and chaffed like the blazes, never again. I know saddles can seem hard at first but get yourself a non-racing saddle (they can be extra hard and non-durable) and harden up down below through saddle time and lightly padded shorts. Advice for what to carry:(in a small bike bag) Puncture repair kit (stocked) spare inner tube. basic tool set inc chain repairer water (in cage) mobile phone Happy riding. |
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Aurum
| 02 Aug 08:37 |
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Joined: 18 Jun 2010 Posts: 15 Bike: My Profile | Hi Nige, I agree with BusterG, don't go for the Gel. It does take a short while to get used to a small harder saddle, especially if you haven't cycled for years, but you will get used to it in a short time. Anyway, it gives the family something to smile about when you finish your first long ride and have to walk like John wayne for a day or two. However, trust me.... the pain soon goes away. Keep riding. Roger |
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| toxic 2 | 02 Aug 14:15 |
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Joined: 19 Jul 2010 Posts: 3 Bike: | hi nige i had the same problem with my saddle i just adjusted it back a bit and now its fine |
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