Originally Posted by
pdrmant
I've been riding my
2009 Trek 2.1 for about a year now. I've done two rallies at 40 miles a piece. When I ride casually, I usually get anywhere from 12 to 25 miles in. After about 12 miles of a rally everything feels automatic accept for my sits and "taint". I've been fitted once after about 50 miles of total riding and the seat was slightly adjusted by the tech and felt a bit better. But the pain always creeps in during the rallies.
I understand the saddle is a Bontrager Race Basic, and am wondering what the consensus is on these for folks with my build. Maybe there is a saddle that better fits my body type, or do I just need to spend more time in the saddle to get used to it. I sure am sore down there, though.
Any saddle adjustments that come to mind? Any other recommendations?
I'm 5'8", 140 lbs. with very low body fat. Athletic/Thin.
Thanks, folks.
I'm assuming that you wear specific cycling clothes, don't wear underwear, shave your sh*t and everything else around there, etc...but if you having problems you can look into a seat with a cut away in the middle. It's supposed to help with pinching; if that's the problem.
You can also try adjusting your seat to the ever so slight positive angle of attack. I did that and I found it easier to sit where I should be sitting and takes a little bit of pressure off my arms.