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So,

 

I've only started a little while ago hitting the local trails, so usually doing about 10kms at a time. I've had 1 or 2 longer 20kms rides while away but last weekend did my first 40kms on either soft sandy or corrugated as hell sections. Now my backside did really hurt and I cannot imagine longer rides.

 

I'm on the big size (6'4 123kg) so is it normal and it will go away (or i'll just used to it)? Should I look for another saddle (can it help that much)? This also got me thinking about how to spot a good quality chamois on a bib. Does it make a difference? Chamois cream, do you it after or before and what is it for (I've only ever seen it near the till at LBS)?

 

All advice are welcome to hopefully help me make my (and I'm sure other new starters) rides more confortable

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You will get used to it but a very big part is bike fit, this will also make your pedaling more efficient. A decent chamois is important, cheapies are not always any good. The right saddle for your body(butt) is also important, I have a specialized saddle where they measure your sitbones to make sure you have the right width, rode for many years with what I thought was a comfortable saddle .... little did I know!

 

So in order of importance I would say bike fit, saddle and chamois last

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You will get used to it but a very big part is bike fit, this will also make your pedaling more efficient. A decent chamois is important, cheapies are not always any good. The right saddle for your body(butt) is also important, I have a specialized saddle where they measure your sitbones to make sure you have the right width, rode for many years with what I thought was a comfortable saddle .... little did I know!

 

So in order of importance I would say bike fit, saddle and chamois last

 

 

Even with all that in place, your ass will still have to get used to it.

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Also look into strengthening your core, it helps a lot with back pain. Do some planks, etc. Will make a big difference.

 

Thanks, but my back was actually ok... the issue was lower :)

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You will get used to it but a very big part is bike fit, this will also make your pedaling more efficient. A decent chamois is important, cheapies are not always any good. The right saddle for your body(butt) is also important, I have a specialized saddle where they measure your sitbones to make sure you have the right width, rode for many years with what I thought was a comfortable saddle .... little did I know!

 

So in order of importance I would say bike fit, saddle and chamois last

 

Thanks. I definitely want to do a proper fit. Already I noticed that the saddle was set to high for longer confort and I played a bit with the dropper to be a bit lower but this made the pedalling a lot more confy

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Chamois cream, do you it after or before and what is it for (I've only ever seen it near the till at LBS)?

 

 

 

 

Chamois cream helps for chafing and you rub it on you before you ride, not your chamois. remember not to double dip !

 

Second, the reason it is near the till is for a different reason. That is there to ease the pain as their pricing rips your ring out......

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Thanks. I definitely want to do a proper fit. Already I noticed that the saddle was set to high for longer confort and I played a bit with the dropper to be a bit lower but this made the pedalling a lot more confy

Bike fit, saddle fit / set up and chamois cream in that order.

 

IMO it’s normal for the seat interface to get sore as you increase distance and add rough terrain, after cycling since last century I have still to find the saddle and bike fit that stops this soreness.... yes a good fit will help to some extent, but it’s damn difficult to cure the pain.

 

Chamois cream helps for software skin issues such as chaffing and prevention thereof, but it won’t cure real hardware pain issues.

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