My Bike is REALLY uncomfortable??

[Pieterg]

The problem with saddles is, we all want to go broader and softer go to a bikeshop with an arse tester .My problem was my saddle was too broad and the day I bought a narrower and harder saddle my problem was sorted

[Daryl]

your problem is based on bike setup!!

 

depending on where your arms are sore comes down to a simple adjustment on your saddle angle normally but that might not be the only problem, take your bike to a good bike shop and ask for a setup, this shouldn’t cost you anything as this should be a customer service of any professional cycle business making sure that they are in it for the sport and their clients, it takes about 20min and take your cycling shorts and cycle shoes in with you.

 

once you are setup most of your discomfort will be gone, as for saddle pain soft large saddles are not the way to go, you often move around too much on them and then more pain sets in. and a lil tip don’t ever wear underwear under your cycle short.

 

hope you come right

[Just Keep Pedaling]

You need to toughen up. Cycling is not for sissies.

 

 

 

 

... jokes aside, the arms and hands hurt because you are putting too much weight on them. It can be bike setup but it could also be the way you are balancing your weight on the bike.

 

Padding on a saddle does not help with prolonged pressure as the padding becomes as hard as rock under your body's weight. Time spent in a saddle makes your ass muscles stronger - sounds suspect, I know.

[Lori]

Just buy a cheap comfortable seat or try riding with two cycling shorts on. I used to have a carbon seat on my bike and that was really uncomfortable. Also have a look at your setup as that can have a big effect on the overall comfort of your bike.

Can you suggest anything - i dont know which seat will be comfy till ive tried it! At the moment I have the standard raleigh seat, black with white stitching, pretty entry lever seat from what i can see?

[Lori]

As previous posts have mentioned go for a bike setup. Even a visual inexpensive one will help greatly. Sounds like your frame is too big for you. Get your sit bones measured at the same time so that you can look out for the right sized saddle. If you are close to Fourways you can bring it to my place for some free advice. PM for details.

its a 44cm compact raleigh RC1000...so i dont think its too big? Will PM you for more info, thanks!

[DJR]

This may sound silly, but do you have a block under your front wheel that lifts it to the same level as the rear wheel when attached to the indoor trainer?

 

The pain that you are describing points to the possibility that your front wheel is too low when on the trainer or if it is too high, you could also experience pain. Check the levels of your wheels before spending cash on anything.

+1 It made my indoor trainer hugely more comfortable. Just stuck a thick plank under the front wheel at first but now have a fancy multi level moulded plastic block that does exactly the same thing.

[Lori]

This may sound silly, but do you have a block under your front wheel that lifts it to the same level as the rear wheel when attached to the indoor trainer?

 

The pain that you are describing points to the possibility that your front wheel is too low when on the trainer or if it is too high, you could also experience pain. Check the levels of your wheels before spending cash on anything.

Yip, i got the front wheel on a block

[YUMEYA]

I highly recommend a bike fit.

You will be very surprised at the outcome.

A good LBS usually have Test saddles. Ask your LBS.

Edited October 6, 2011 by YUMEYA

[Ramrod]

The ass part is just your indoor trainer and getting used to it as well as standing every so often to let the blood flow(as posted bya previous hubber)

 

When i ride on the indoor (2x a week) i can actually tell when i have hit the 40 min mark as my ass is numb!

[DamMTBer]

The ass part is just your indoor trainer and getting used to it as well as standing every so often to let the blood flow(as posted bya previous hubber)

 

When i ride on the indoor (2x a week) i can actually tell when i have hit the 40 min mark as my ass is numb!

 

 

Hogging a post....

 

Sorry

 

But why does my feet, more specifically my toes go numb after about an hour in saddle??

[Ramrod]

Hogging a post....

 

Sorry

 

But why does my feet, more specifically my toes go numb after about an hour in saddle??

What shoes are you riding with?

 

Are they a tight fit( Are your feet cramped) Are they fastened too tight. Is your cleat in the correct position?

 

Stangely i have this problem with a pair of Sidi Shoes. there is so much flex in the sole(not a carbon sole) that i can feel the pedal pushing into the shoe when i pedal. This in turn puts unnecessary pressue on the foot and i get a burning sensation when i ride with these shoes.

[DamMTBer]

What shoes are you riding with?

 

Are they a tight fit( Are your feet cramped) Are they fastened too tight. Is your cleat in the correct position?

 

Stangely i have this problem with a pair of Sidi Shoes. there is so much flex in the sole(not a carbon sole) that i can feel the pedal pushing into the shoe when i pedal. This in turn puts unnecessary pressue on the foot and i get a burning sensation when i ride with these shoes.

 

Could well be all of the above, I honestly thought could be quick answer.

 

Cleats are setup as Neil from Bicycling axplained on MiWay MTB one night, as far back as possible. Bought Mr. Price MTB shoes for starters, -- wasn't sure about cleats before spending to much bucks---. The Shoes might be a bit tight, as I prefer shoes. Could loosen it a bit.