samuel wrote:
> what is the best way to avoid the familiar "ass problem" you know after about two hours on the
> bike there is this itching burn in your ass. is vaseline the best way to avoid it? any other
> suggestions?
This newsgroup is <occasionally> full of comedians - don't quit your day jobs (if any). Anyway,
sore butt syndrome is all about fit. It is not a simple thing. Fit involves the size of your
bike vs your size, saddle height, saddle fore and aft position, saddle tilt, handlebar height,
handlebar tilt, rider's personal fitness. That's all that comes to mind just now. I believe
riding solo and thinking about these subjects (bring a few tools) will have you trying different
fit options. Personal experience is to make only one change at a time so the results will be
clearer, and to ride a lot. Here's a simple one: if you are comfortable and riding well, but
after more than about 7 - 8 miles you get a sore butt, raise your seat a tad. Not much, just
maybe 3/8" - 1/2" inch. Then ride on. It helps to mark a position on your seatpost with a magic
marker. Now you have a reference point for "higher" and "lower". You've really entered an
interesting subject. Enjoy yourself, and keep cranking. When it comes to cycling, the process is
as fine a thing as the end result. Stay well. Bernie
