u/Impossible_Mode_1225

I completed a 600 last weekend and I felt physically and mentally mostly fine throughout, but the following days I was totally in the dumps. Felt like I hadn't enjoyed it at all, no good at riding long distances, and what's the point of this audax nonsense anyway, etc etc. Now the cloud has lifted again. Why does that happen? Am I not supposed to get endorphins rather than depression from this?

I'm pretty experienced at audax, but saddle issues are always a risk factor for me. I'm now once again pondering getting a Brooks saddle. I think there is a slight imbalance in how my pelvis moves because I often get more pain on the left, and the idea of a saddle adapting to my shape that appeals. But on the other hand it's expensive and if it doesn't work for me, I'd be adding it to my collection of expensive useless saddles. Should I give it a go? And presumably only the leather versions really mold themselves to your butt?