Mountain Biking - my hardrock comp seat hurts

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DPGZ
05-14-03, 08:30 PM
nice site, i should have found this place before i purchased my bike...anyways...

I bought a specialized hardrock comp last summer...and its just been hanging in the garage, i rode it today, and realized how uncomfortable the seat is, anyone notice how the seat hurts your butt?

whats a good replacement?

DiL
05-14-03, 08:32 PM
Keep riding, it'll stop hurting after a ride or 2. Any seat is going to hurt at first if you havn't been on it in some time.
fubar5
05-14-03, 08:40 PM
Give it a few more rides...

Chi
05-14-03, 08:49 PM
You ride long and hard enough you'll forget it hurts. :D
tapar1
05-15-03, 09:18 AM
A few more rides usually helps out... I changed out the Body Geometry seat on my '03 Stumpjumper FSRxc with the WTB Laser V Stealth Ti (Wilderness Trail Bikes) and what a difference... I wish I would have done it first thing and I wouldn't have had to deal with that "just get used to it and after a few rides it will get better" approach... just my 2.
jtown
05-15-03, 10:00 AM
I forget about the ass pain after a few miles into the ride.
Dannihilator
05-15-03, 10:24 AM
Originally posted by DPGZ
nice site, i should have found this place before i purchased my bike...anyways...

I bought a specialized hardrock comp last summer...and its just been hanging in the garage, i rode it today, and realized how uncomfortable the seat is, anyone notice how the seat hurts your butt?

whats a good replacement?

That's what you get when you get a saddle that is made out of hard rock.:p:D
Seriously though all you have to do is get accustumed to the seat.
iamlucky13
05-15-03, 10:50 AM
Use "acclimation" as a excuse to ride more. :D

Plus, the harder you ride, the less time you spend sitting.

Muahahaha...I feel devious. He came here with one simple question and I am driving him to the brink of addiction...muahaha :roflmao:
Happy
05-15-03, 12:14 PM
You might take a look at the Specialized Telluride seats. Mine is pretty comfortable. Have you considered a suspension seat post? They can really take the edge off. Plus, you can find them online for fairly reasonable prices. Whatever route you take ie. new seat etc. a couple of rides should work it out for you.
James Webb
05-15-03, 03:01 PM
try a koobi saddle
DPGZ
05-15-03, 07:44 PM
i guess ill keep riding and see...
a2psyklnut
05-15-03, 10:48 PM
Must Build Butt Calouses!

L8R