Sore Ass = New Saddle?

[Atyl1972]

hey guys, after 40 miles my ass is absolutley sore as can be, even my bit n bobs are numb, is this enough to get a new saddle or do i have to punish myself more and wear the saddle i have already on my cube GTC race?

 

[DTD]

If you don't wear padded shorts/liner etc. Try them – I'd say they're pretty essential for longer rides.

 

[NormanD]

It really depends if the saddle is new or used, like everything new, it need a little run in time to wear off the stiffness associated with new items. If it's an old saddle and worn in a little, you might want to consider doing some tweaking of the saddle position (forward/back/nose up/down) to see if that reduces the strain on your backside, if the results are the same after a few weeks then consider a different saddle to suit your needs.

I've changed the saddle that came with my Specialized Allez for that reason, I gave the original saddle a few weeks trial period, then switched it out for a charge spoon saddle (which I had on my other bike but sold it with the bike, my mistake) I felt the new saddle after about 20 miles, a little tweak there and then, a little better, I know it's down to the newness of the spoon saddle as my other spoon saddle I could do 80+ milers and not know I was sitting on it.

Remember small adjustments can make a big difference

 

[2PedalsTez]

Have responded on your other thread, but I agree, good shorts are definitely the first priority (even more so if distance comes into the equation).

I bought a Charge saddle for my second bike and have to say it is a real find. Very good quality and a bargain price, plus brilliant to ride on.

Some retailers offer a return scheme on saddles, which takes away the worry of spending on a saddle that leaves you in pain.

 

[DiddlyDodds]

Isnt an Ass half Horse half donkey , you would be better of with a Mule

 

[XmisterIS]

In my experience, when you haven't ridden for a while, your arse goes soft and it gets sore easily. After a few more rides you'll get used to it and it won't hurt.

 

[citybabe]

I tried my new saddle for over 6 months and it still hurt very badly. I had to go back to my old one in the end

 

[R_Z]

Saddles can be a sore subject. Sometimes its as simple as an adjustment front or back. Sometimes it's just that you aren't sitting back enough on the saddle to firmly fit your sit bones. Sometimes, you just need a new saddle.

But after just a month, unless you've done hundreds of miles, your butt needs to toughen up.

 

[Bicycle]

If nothing else works, it might be worth lowering the front of the saddle by a few mm.

 

[Atyl1972]

yes mate got the shorts, don't make a difference its the seat for sure i believe

If you don't wear padded shorts/liner etc. Try them – I'd say they're pretty essential for longer rides.

 

[HLaB]

How often do you do 40milers, if not often (unless you usually do 100milers ) your butt might just need to toughen up but if you are doing it often you may look at better padded shorts or indeed need to change your saddle.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

The saddle is a racing one. Imagine a cheese board cut into a saddle shape!

 

[albion]

The soles of your feet were once like a babies bum. Work it out.

 

[HLaB]

The soles of your feet were once like a babies bum. Work it out.

Thats right, when I was one year old they were pretty small

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Thats right, when I was one year old they were pretty small