Sore bum and Cateye Velo

[gillelive]

Thanks, I am going to adjust the saddle again and see how things go - yes I did balance and test using one leg so may have leant over to one side I don't know, will do the test again as you described with both legs peddaling backwards.

I posted a similar question in the health forum but this time seeking help with the injury - want to get back on the bike as as possible....

cheers

 

[buggi]

have you actually had your pelvic sit bones measured??? (those are the pointy bits that are at the bottom of your pelvic bone). It could be that you have the wrong size saddle. It's the first thing i do when i get a new bike, have my ass measured and then get a saddle the right size. That way i get a saddle that's not too wide to chaff my arse/legs and not too thin that you're sitting on flesh only (and causing bruising).

any bike shop that stocks specialized or bontraguer will have a pad you can sit on. you sit on it for a few seconds and then when you get up, there is a couple of dents where your sit bones are. They measure the distance between the dents and then get a saddle the same size. Makes a massive difference.

i wouldn't recommend double padding as that can cause chaffing (i've heard this, although never tried it myself)

 

[thecryof]

have you actually had your pelvic sit bones measured??? (those are the pointy bits that are at the bottom of your pelvic bone). It could be that you have the wrong size saddle. It's the first thing i do when i get a new bike, have my ass measured and then get a saddle the right size. That way i get a saddle that's not too wide to chaff my arse/legs and not too thin that you're sitting on flesh only (and causing bruising).

any bike shop that stocks specialized or bontraguer will have a pad you can sit on. you sit on it for a few seconds and then when you get up, there is a couple of dents where your sit bones are. They measure the distance between the dents and then get a saddle the same size. Makes a massive difference.

i wouldn't recommend double padding as that can cause chaffing (i've heard this, although never tried it myself)

I'm looking to do this as well, after about a 50 KM ride my sit bones are way too sore to continue. Annoying because the rest of me is fine and doesn't want to stop. Thanks for these tips.

 

[neil earley]

well a sure answer for not getting a sore arse. wrists , and a bad back is to get a bent{recumbent bike} they are expensive and a bit odd to ride at 1st, but then its the bees knees for comfort so before all you uprights start slagging them off just try one and you may just like it! no more sore arses too lol

 

[Fletch456]

Gillelive - I'd recommend some Assos chamois cream; it's only £13 and one tub will last for ages. Really does make a significant difference.


It's also lots cheaper than the Fizik Arione saddle which I bought...£90...eventually after trying cheaper ones. Got another when I saw it half price when I began thinking of another bike. Its a road saddle and they do mtb ones like the tundra that my Giant mtb came with.


You can get one on ebay for a lot less than the new price now ...here


Saddles are a pain as its personal and you have to buy but...1. Evans will accept them back (if unmarked so prob need to put a little tape on the rails 2. Shops like my LBS have Fizik demo saddles you can have for a few days to try out.


Why not see if you can find something like that at your LBS / being able to take them back

 

[Fletch456]

Just saw this on the bontrager.com website on this page....
We're so confident your Bontrager saddle will be the most comfortable saddle you've ever owned we're backing it with our exclusive Unconditional Comfort Guarantee. If for any reason you're not satisfied with your saddle, return it (along with the original sales receipt) to the place of purchase within 30 days of purchase date for exchange. It's that easy.