Originally Posted by Maelochs

I agree. You might simply not like the bike---it might be the wrong bike for you. Or .....

Every time I take a break from riding (Illness or injury) I hate my bikes for a while. I know I am supposed to support my weight with my legs and hold myself up with my stomach and back ... but simply cannot.

I start small, suffer a little, and gain strength. After some amount of time, the bikes feel really comfortable.

When my butt hurts or hands go numb, I know my legs are tired and I am getting lazy.