Does chamois butter really help?

[emily_in_nc]

Emily--I'm sure you're right. I could spend a small fortune with potions and lotions! And my bootie comfort is certainly important. I've heard a lot about the Terry saddles. OK--let's start with the saddles. What should I look for? My LBS doesn't stock much--small town of 15,000.

I have the Terry Butterfly with leather cover and ti rails (a bit pricy unless you can find it on sale) on three of my bikes. I love this saddle. It's the third one down on this page:
http://www.terrybicycles.com/product...est+All-Around

Terry allows you to ride their saddles for 30 days and return them if unhappy.

If you like blue, you can get a leather Butterfly with chromoly rails (slightly heavier than ti) for a great price right here on Team E:
http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=11429

I recently installed this very modestly priced saddle on my mountain bike and find it to be very comfy as well. I can't really compare it with the Butterfly since I have only used it for riding on the trainer (I am recovering from a broken pelvis), but the price sure is right:

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5211

Performance also often has Butterfly saddles on sale.

Good luck with your choice!
Emily