Originally Posted by
Gloor
I was only asking as I don't know much about bikes so if anyone spotted something obvious then I wanted to be told.
For now, the most thing is the seat is super hard. I put gel cover over it but maybe I just need to get something else.
Also, is it normal that the carbon fiber sometimes 'cracks' when you first sit on it?
If you are new to cycling, expect that there will be a little time to get adapted to sitting on a bike saddle. It's not like a chair, and adding padding isn't always better. Experienced cyclists know that saddle comfort is more about the shape and position than softness, and what works for one person might be awful for another.
If this is a new out-of-the-box bike, what you probable heard is just the components settling in when under load for the first time.
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