Michelle Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 I got a new bicycle recently and have been doing a few short rides close to home. I prefer longer rides, but my butt just couldn't take it. So, I finally splurged and bought an actual pair of bike shorts with the padding in the seat. They felt funny, when I tried them on. Sort of had the sensation that it must look like a diaper or something from behind, which was weird. So, I bought the pair with the attached skirt, so nobody can see my butt. Wow, what a difference it made! I did a 20-mile ride yesterday afternoon and am less sore today than I was after the 5-mile rides I was doing before. My legs are actually feeling good, like I probably could have ridden quite a bit longer, but my butt feels like I hit my limit. So - questions for the cyclists here: I'm feeling the tenderness at the ischial tuberosities. Is that where I should be sore? Or does that mean I need to change the tilt of my seat? I admit I know nothing about seat adjustments, I just left it the way it was when I brought the bike home from the store. And - would one of those gel seat covers help? Or would they just shift around and become more of a nuisance than they're worth? Or is this just something that'll get better in time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.O. Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 too bad they dont make a manly equivilant in a kilt or something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Hey Michelle that's awesome and yes it makes a super huge difference On my long and bumpy ridesI rub this inside my shorts. It stops the rubbing and stinging feeling. http://beljumbudder.com/images/bbtubedrwg2.jpgIt's hard to find a lube that is Vegan. But this one is Veganhttp://beljumbudder.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veginator Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I got a new bicycle recently and have been doing a few short rides close to home. I prefer longer rides, but my butt just couldn't take it. So, I finally splurged and bought an actual pair of bike shorts with the padding in the seat. They felt funny, when I tried them on. Sort of had the sensation that it must look like a diaper or something from behind, which was weird. So, I bought the pair with the attached skirt, so nobody can see my butt. Wow, what a difference it made! I did a 20-mile ride yesterday afternoon and am less sore today than I was after the 5-mile rides I was doing before. My legs are actually feeling good, like I probably could have ridden quite a bit longer, but my butt feels like I hit my limit. So - questions for the cyclists here: I'm feeling the tenderness at the ischial tuberosities. Is that where I should be sore? Or does that mean I need to change the tilt of my seat? I admit I know nothing about seat adjustments, I just left it the way it was when I brought the bike home from the store. And - would one of those gel seat covers help? Or would they just shift around and become more of a nuisance than they're worth? Or is this just something that'll get better in time? I also bought a new bike, just this weekend--Giant OCR3 road bike. Man, bikes have gotten a lot more expensive since the last time I bought a bike! What kind is yours? Yeah, the bicycle shorts (sans attached skirt in my case--but I did wear a kilt at a wedding once! ) definitely help. But like you, I found that after 20 miles my butt would still get sore, and am thinking I need to do something about my less-than-comfortable seat. Not nearly as sore as my feet, though (from flexible shoes rubbing up against the pedals and toe clips). I'm going to get some cycling shoes and clip-in pedals as soon as I can figure out what some good vegan shoes are. (Recommendations, anyone?) According to the guy I talked to at the bike shop I visited today, cycling shoes should definitely help with the foot comfort factor--as well as helping me pedal faster! Unfortunately, I don't have an answer for the specific questions you asked, but I'll let you know if I find out anything! Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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