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How do I choose the best chamois pad to maximise comfort?

If you’ve already had a bike-fit, searched high and low for a bike saddle that suits you, but are still uncomfortable when riding, the chances are that the answer to your problem is directly beneath you.

We don’t talk nearly enough about the crucial point of contact between you and the bike: the padding in your cycling shorts.

So what is the best chamois? How much padding should you opt for? And exactly how do you factor in

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