Thread: The pain, etc.
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Old 07-29-06, 11:42 PM
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derath
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Yea, it's gonna hurt at first. Here are a few thoughts

1. A good fitting saddle is a very personal choice. Some people go through several before they find one to match their "seat"

2. It will take your body some time to adjust to a saddle. Give it some time.

3. Padded shorts do help.

4. Amazingly, those thin pad-less saddles are often more comfortable(I didn't believe it either)

I finally have found the proper combination of saddle/shorts. I did a metric century (65 miles) last month with no major discomfort. I would be lying if my ass felt 'great' but it was the kind of discomfort that went away immediately. Not the kind that lingers on for days.

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