Well, I'm new to cycling and I have pain and numbness in my hand. I used the search function and saw that I could get ergonomic grips to help solve it. My handle bars are straight. Would that be right? I'm not sure how to do seat adjustments and so forth which I read might be part of the issue as well.

I'm also not too sure about the proper posture. I ride a hybrid bike and sit straight up. I was reading an article on Sheldon Brown's website and was a little confused on the proper way to sit on my bike.

I've also been having unbarrable butt and crotch pain. I have a pair of Trek cycling shorts and I don't go very far. Only a few miles up to the grocery store. It hurts so bad on the bike and hurts getting off of it. Is it normal to have that much pain? Is there anyway to fix it or just get a new seat?

Thanks!