My butt has been getting sore while riding my bike lately, and I traced the problem to my aging factory-issued bike saddle. But before I replace it, I thought I'd try some different types to find the best for my bike commute. The result: a 50 kilometre ride of me talking about how my nether regions feel. Come along for the ride.

0:00 Introduction
2:07 The wide, cushy and soft saddle
5:07 The noseless saddle
8:27 The inexpensive traditional saddle
10:17 The expensive traditional saddle
13:03 The racing saddle
15:11 What I learned (hint: It's not all about the butt)

None of these saddles were provided to me. I paid for all of them.

#cycling #bike #commuting

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• Here's the winter bike I'm riding these days: https://www.prioritybicycles.com/prod...
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• Bicycle Cargo Net (why did it take so long for me to buy one of these?): https://amzn.to/31s1Ovu
• Vaude Cover II Rain Poncho (for higher-end, try Cleverhood or People’s Poncho): https://amzn.to/3jLkift
• Kryptonite U-Lock (your bike is going to get stolen eventually, sigh, but at least make it hard): https://amzn.to/3tPWcGi
• Peak Design phone case (the one I use, paired with the Peak Design phone mount): https://amzn.to/3HGM0FU

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