Originally Posted by KristenGilbert
I've been riding 12 miles every day for almost a month, finally got past the sore butt and now I'm developing numbness in my groin area during my ride. I have a women's bike so I assumed the factory bike seat would be for women in particular. Is this due to me doing something wrong or is that just how it is? To not get sore butt anymore, I adjusted the seat pretty high because I have short legs. Any recommendations?
I set my saddle with a level to be level.
Recently I purchased a new bicycle; which has a WTB saddle with a lot of curves; which made it difficult to level. The front of the saddle would rub and irratate my groin after about 15 miles. I have since adjusted the nose of the saddle down a very slight amount and viola! no problem at all on a 45 miles ride yesterday.
I prefer a small racing type saddle that doesn't rub me anywhere; rather just a place to sit. It seems to be the most comfortable on long rides.
Anyway saddles and saddle position is one of the most personal items in cycling.