Got this great new bike. Only problem is the seat is hell on my butt bones. It is not a problem with my balls or related equipment, just my butt bones. It looks like a pretty good seat, and I have had this problem even with more expensive seats. Will my muscles adjust and just get used to it? Or do I need to reposition my seat? Any tips?
2007-03-11 04:27:24 · 6 answers · asked by Rob 4 in Sports ➔ Cycling
I'm not sure if getting a harder/softer saddle will work. I'm also hurting from today's ride in there, so I'm sort of in a misery mode....
You can check several things before changing saddles. I would first start to see if the saddle is leveled horizontally, or titled. Also, you can try moving your butt while riding.
How much time do you have on the seat? If it's been a long time since you have ridden a bike, and you have one or two days on the bike, it's normal to feel like that, and just give it some time.
If you have spent some time on the bike, and still feel married to the seat, then it's probably time to search for a new one.
Mountain bikes seats come in, generarily, 3 different widhts: 130-140-150, more or less. Getting a right one will help you, I think.
Some Specialized shops have a butt measuring seat (well, I don't know what they're called, but that's what they do, help to measure your sit bones). You seat on this foam-like cushion, and your hip bones supposedly leave some marks. You simple measure how wide they are...
Saddles are like shoes, they have to fit. You could buy 1,000 bucks shoes straight from Italy (or wherever), but if they're the wrong size, you might as well have bought sandals in the flea market for all they're serve you. Well, you'll probably end up using the sandals and throwing away the ill-fitting shoes.
2007-03-11 13:15:52 · answer #1 · answered by Roberto 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it is clear you are ready for a real bike. Sometimes these bikes look okay and you can cycle some miles but at too much expense. I have determined it is the frame. The cheaper bikes just don't respect the backside. You could buy a big wide cushioned seat and replace it for some comfort but not like a name brand expensive bike. Also, deep clean the seat because its an outside transportation. Discontinue your current bike, throw it away. Just walk and await an opportunity for a real bike.
2007-03-11 11:40:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two things. Get a good pair of padded cycling shorts/pants. If you still feel uncomfortable, replace your seat. The best thing to do is to test out as many saddles as possible till you find one that fits you best. It may be a more expensive saddle, but then again it might be cheaper.
2007-03-11 21:17:09 · answer #3 · answered by Switch Angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The seat is just too hard. Change it.
But skinny people tend to experience this problem. Get a better butt. Do squats, kicks, jogs, runs. You'll enjoy cycling more and look great in a pair of jeans.
2007-03-11 11:38:22 · answer #4 · answered by James S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some better shorts to wear. You could try a different seat. I figure shorts are a cheaper fix. Some of the cheaper biking shorts have thicker padding. Give them a try.
2007-03-11 12:56:06 · answer #5 · answered by Nate E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replace it with one of the comfy gel ones.
2007-03-11 11:34:44 · answer #6 · answered by **PuRe** 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋