Originally Posted by
SkippyX
I spent a couple of weeks trying to get the saddle height adjusted "just right". Ride for a few days, raise the saddle a few centimeters, repeat. I have the saddle just high enough so that at 6:00 in the pedal stroke my leg is slightly bent, and low enough so that I don't experience any "rocking" of my hips while I pedal. As far as the saddle goes, it's practically an a** hatchet. I ride a Trek 7100, and I had to replace the wide, squishy stock saddle w/ a body geometry saddle just barely wider than the bones in my rear end.
Y'all gotta remember that I ride in Houston, where 90 degree days are the norm.
While I am totally in favor of padded cycling shorts and always wear them for anything more than riding around the neighborhood, your problem was likely caused, in part, by the saddle. You should experience zero discomfort from the saddle. The fact that you describe it as an "a** hatchet" leads me to believe you need a little more padding, particularly if riding in a more upright position. The Specialized saddles are typically designed for a racing position, which puts less weight on the saddle. You might try the WTB Rocket V or something comparable, which I find very comfortable for a more upright body position. Firm, but with a little padding.