Saddle Sore

GSJ
GSJ Posts: 150
edited April 2012 in Road beginners
The other day I took my new bike for a spin, done 15miles and ohmygod, my ass has been hurting for a few days now. I didn't wear any padded cycling shorts, just normal shorts. Will padded shorts eliminate this? or atleast make the ride durable after 10miles?

Also could you recommend padded cycling tights/leggings as they're most likely the ones I will get. Thanks.

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  • bagz3
    bagz3 Posts: 253
    i bought some of the cheapest you can get off ebay and use running tights from sports direct under these on cooler days. Did 47 miles the other day and no complaints at all. Will the padding on these cheaper shorts wear away quicker? who knows, probably, but so far so good.
    It really is money for nothing
  • cyco2
    cyco2 Posts: 593
    GSJ wrote:
    The other day I took my new bike for a spin, done 15miles and ohmygod, my ass has been hurting for a few days now.

    Thor the God of Thunder was riding through the dark sky's making his usual thunderous cries one day, roaring 'I'm Thor, I'm Thor' he cried. I looked up and said ' You've forgotten you've thaddle thilly'
    ...................................................................................................

    If you want to be a strong rider you have to do strong things.
    However if you train like a cart horse you'll race like one.
  • essjaydee
    essjaydee Posts: 917
    It can take a fair while for your ass and seat to become fully acquainted :wink:

    But IMO padded trousers will help. I use BIEMME longs (search Ebay) and DHB shorts (wiggle) and both have a pad that works well :)
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  • alwaystoohot
    alwaystoohot Posts: 252
    Is the saddle right for your backside? One of the saddle makers even does saddle fitting in their outlets (is it Specialised???). You have to line up your sit bones with the saddle otherwise you end up with a sore botty. Yes, padded shorts help but more important is to get the right saddle.

    There are threads and threads about this all over the internet. Meantime, go ride 50 miles asap to make sure you've learned the lesson.
    'I started with nothing and still have most of it left.'
  • sungod
    sungod Posts: 17,496
    get used to riding, it can take a few weeks before your bum adapts, try not to overdo it at the start as if you get bruised it'll take longer

    get some padded bib shorts (bibs are more comfy than shorts) - if you want more length for the cooler days, add some knee warmers (the cycling type, not jane fonda's)

    as a starting point, wiggle's dhb range generally seems good value, plus you can see what reviews say about them...

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb/

    i'd avoid getting too much cycling clothing at the start, if you do ride a lot you'll probably drop a fair bit of weight, so clothes you buy now may not fit after a while

    a good pair of padded mitts is worth getting, and a basic jersey

    don't be put off by lycra, it's functional, unlike cotton etc. which'll turn into a soaking chafing dragging creasing sticking annoyance once you start going hard
    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • ricey155
    ricey155 Posts: 233
    mine seems to come and go, new seat = pain again

    just invested in some chamois cream from the cyclestore Paceline Chamois Butt`r Cooling Eurostyle Cream

    £10.39 got to be worth a trial

    clean shorts everytime and clean underwear after you ride every time ive read on google, im using sudacreme (however you spell it after i ride at present)

    stick in grind it out
  • mikeabanks
    mikeabanks Posts: 116
    I started off with some Karrimoor padded shorts from Sports Direct. Perfectly adequate for me for rides up to 30miles and great value. Since doing rides over that I have started using DHB Aero Bib shorts which are much better.

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