Kramer said:Thanks to those who replied seriously. I'll look into getting a nicer
seat and maybe a pair of padded shorts.
Padded shorts make a bit of a difference, but if the seat is too hard
or not a suitable shape for you it won't make much difference. Some
cheap seats have soft padding that squishes down to nothing with any
weight at all, leaving all your weight on the hard shell of the seat.
Racing seats are the hard shell without the pretense of any significant
padding. These can take some getting used to, but are often quite
comfortable. If you get a seat that is heavily padded, make sure the
padding actually can support your weight and doesn't just squish down
to nothing. You can also try a gel seat cover.
I was teasing Bill about his reply with the sitting on the balls crack,
but I meant it when I suggested the Selle Italia FLX. I use one on my
commuter bike.
Also make sure you are seated properly. If you are leaning forward, use
your lower back to do it, not your hips. Your weight is supposed to be
on the butt-bones in each butt cheek, not on your crotch.
Joseph
Quoted message said:
And to: landotter
Quoted message said:grow a perinium
If I were to grow a perineum large enough to shield the area that
hurts, it would be the size of a tennis ball. I think I'll pass.