OP
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I don't think it's the stem, I think it has to be the saddle because I'm not uncomfortable anywhere apart from 'down there' 
I've gotten really uncomfortable on my bike and I don't know why
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- Location
- Glasgow
Saddle sore is not healed then: even with an uncomfortable saddle one can ride easy 5/10 miles.I don't think it's the stem, I think it has to be the saddle because I'm not uncomfortable anywhere apart from 'down there'
Uncomfortable is different than painful!
OP
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Not much else I can do apart from keep applying the Sudocrem, I'm dying to get back out on the bike too
edindave
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- Location
- Auld Reeker
Ah ok I'm getting the gist now. Well hopefully it'll be sorted soon and you can make the ride on 16th.
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Cheers, the route looks good so I would like to make it along!
- Location
- Glasgow
Patience!Not much else I can do apart from keep applying the Sudocrem, I'm dying to get back out on the bike too
zizou
Veteran
Take a photo of your bike and also one of you sitting on it, maybe a video of you cycling too - someone might be able to spot if the position looks a bit off (probably best posting a new thread for this so more people will read it)
Of course saddle sores once there can be difficult to deal with - there are seasoned pros who have had to pull out of major races because they couldnt cope with it any more. If it just isn't clearing up with time then you may need a visit to the doctor.
Of course saddle sores once there can be difficult to deal with - there are seasoned pros who have had to pull out of major races because they couldnt cope with it any more. If it just isn't clearing up with time then you may need a visit to the doctor.
OP
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I'll get some pics in a moment, not sure I want to visit my doctor. I'll give it a few more days and see what happens.
mr messy
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- Location
- Sunny? Glasgow, the friendly city...
+1 for pics. Apart from that stay off bike and probably worth doc visit...
You've got a week before east coast run!
You've got a week before east coast run!
themosquitoking
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- Location
- Spain
-1 for pics of any infected areas.
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What do you want pics of exactly?
themosquitoking
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- Location
- Spain
+1 for listening to everyone except me.
mr messy
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Gravity Aided
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Looks like maybe lowering the seatpost will also lower your center of gravity and help you with your unfortunate circumstance, making things better all the ways around. Your heel should be able to touch the pedal with a slight bend in your leg at the bottom of the stroke. It looks to me from the first picture that you are having trouble reaching the bottom of the stroke with your toes, indicating your seatpost may be too high .This may be causing you to slide back and forth across the saddle, perhaps causing your problems. Other may have other views on this matter. Bikefit can be as divisive as American politics.
