Originally Posted by
Nicface
In all of my test riding of various bikes, I found that the OEM saddles were awfully painful!
My question is, once I collect my new bike on Saturday, should I stick with the OEM saddle, or immediately try something different? How long will it take me to get used to these things?
The easiest way to increase your comfort is to buy cycling shorts with a nice chamois.
In my experience if a saddle is
painful, you'll never get to the point where you're comfortable riding it. If the saddle is uncomfortable, then you
might eventually get to the point where it is comfortable. This is especially true if you haven't been riding regularly.
If you haven't been riding regularly, I'd give the stock saddle a week or two of riding before you make a decision. If the saddle is physically painful to ride, I'd give up on it sooner rather than later.