Saddle Sore

[Psyclist]

Not sure where to place this, so decide to ask here (mods if you know a more relevant section feel free to move it )

Just wondering how to defeat saddle sore. I've just got back on a bike for the first time in nine months and have done 30 miles in two days and the feeling is like having bruises on my backside when I sit on the saddle. I have a Charge Spoon and felt the pain after a 15 mile ride yesterday. No padded undershorts, just boxers and some shorts (just to give some insight into finding the problem)

Could it be that I just need to get used to it? Or need padded undershorts?? I've already altered the seatpost height and bar height etc. so I'm sure it's not that.

Thanks.

 

[Crosstrailer]

You will get used to it, usually when I get onto the bike it hurts like heck for about 5-10 mins but then fades away. I wear the same setup as you but my brother got some padded shorts yesterday and said they made a massive difference

 

[numbnuts]

Padded shorts is what you need

 

[biggs682]

try an old brooks that is tensioned tight to the shape of somebody else's bottom , then complain .

just man up

 

[akb]

You will get used to it when you have buns of steal.

 

[hobbitonabike]

I swear by padded shorts after my long and distinnguished riding career of two rides!! One without padding and one with...definately padding!!!

 

[lavoisier]

padded shorts and time.

 

[Psyclist]

Cheers, I thought it was something like that, and yeah I do need to man up a little, lol.

 

[MissyR]

padded shorts all the way!!! I could never last more than 8 miles without the extra padding

 

[Fubar]

+1 on padded shorts, or for an extra thrill try padded undercrackers without any underwear ! Honest, sounds weird but that's how you're supposed to wear them - also stops any awkward "chaffing"

 

[Bryan_Cymru]

Hi, you will soon get used to it as I have just found out. I just wear my normal everyday shorts that I wear to the gym.

 

[Boon 51]

Padded shorts for me too.. I'm even going to buy another pair so i can change every time I ride...

 

[Berties]

get a good pair of padded shorts from a local bike shop ,to make sure they fit correctly,the saddle will take time to bed in to your back side so expect a modicum of discomfort for a couple of weeks,if you get actual saddle sore i.e. chaffing try a chamois cream prior to riding,ensure you are sat in the saddle correctly and ride on,
good luck

 

[Psyclist]

Thanks for the replies people . I plan on getting some padded shorts a.s.a.p. I'll rest my sit bones for a day, then carry on riding the bike and see how it goes from there.

 

[RAYMOND]

Its all down to the seat, most road bikes have a slim seat which means you need some padding.
I wear padded and don't suffer apart from a little ache,but a few seconds riding out of the saddle sorts that.