The statement above that you will likely feel discomfort after 40 miles really doesn't have to be true - but both your saddle and your shorts need to be right for long-term comfort. In my experience I am just as comfortable after a long day in the saddle as I am after a short ride.

Unfortunately, the choice of both is very personal in that the shorts & saddle that are perfect for me could be awful for you. My current favorite shorts are Sugoi RS Flex. I was quite happy with the PI Ultrasensors, but their 2006 chamois and I don't get along. So my old shorts are fine, but when I attempted to get new shorts this year I ended up switching to the Sugoi shorts - which to be honest I like a lot better than even last year's PIs.

--- Denise