Hi there,
I'm new here and really want some good advice. I'm a beginner cyclist as I've started again after maybe 12 years. I bought the B-Twin Riverside 120 hybrid bike which I thought is a decent one for city and exercising. I spent 13,000 INR on it and I really really want to love cycling and not give up!
My bums/buttock has been paining from day 1 and have been riding for about a week now, everyday.Though the pain has got slightly better and now I'm able to ride for only 30 mins non stop. After that I need to take a break.
I am slightly overweight I think. 6 feet tall and 85 KGs. Could this be a reason for the pain?
I've checked my saddle height and at the 6 o clock pedal position my right knee is slightly bent. Should it be completely straight?
I've even installed a B-Twin ergofit memory foam saddle cover but to no avail.
I'm also using a B-Twin padded cycling short.
Do I just need to ride more and wait and the pain will reduce?
Will it help if I change my saddle? Will buying a wide saddle like this help? What about gel saddles?
Also - does anyone here have a similar experience with riverside 120?
Thanks for the help!
I'm new here and really want some good advice. I'm a beginner cyclist as I've started again after maybe 12 years. I bought the B-Twin Riverside 120 hybrid bike which I thought is a decent one for city and exercising. I spent 13,000 INR on it and I really really want to love cycling and not give up!
My bums/buttock has been paining from day 1 and have been riding for about a week now, everyday.Though the pain has got slightly better and now I'm able to ride for only 30 mins non stop. After that I need to take a break.
I am slightly overweight I think. 6 feet tall and 85 KGs. Could this be a reason for the pain?
I've checked my saddle height and at the 6 o clock pedal position my right knee is slightly bent. Should it be completely straight?
I've even installed a B-Twin ergofit memory foam saddle cover but to no avail.
I'm also using a B-Twin padded cycling short.
Do I just need to ride more and wait and the pain will reduce?
Will it help if I change my saddle? Will buying a wide saddle like this help? What about gel saddles?
Also - does anyone here have a similar experience with riverside 120?
Thanks for the help!