Originally Posted by
Brian T.
An '08 Schwinn Super Sport. I know, not a "top-liner"
, but I got What I could afford from a LBS. My hands started hurting too, but I have a few more options on hand position than my hybrid. I have to get some new gloves when I can and padded shorts. I like the seat on it, but man, it takes some getting used to.
If you can pedal it OK and it shifts then it is just fine. You don't need to spend a lot of money on the bike.
Forget about the padded shorts (if you mean the gel type shorts) been there done that . Just get regular bike shorts (ones with a chamois).
Talk to you LBS about a fit. They might be able to tweak some things for you.
And it is a saddle not a "seat".
Yes it takes getting used to. You might want to invest in a new saddle. But give this one a couple of more weeks. Talk to your LBS about a saddle. Most will let you try one out a week or so. Saddles are s very personal item. What works for you might not work for someone else and visa versa. I happened to like a Nashbar gel cell saddle. Others like to have a hard saddle and still others like a real plush saddle.
Good job on the 40 miles. You will be riding a century in no time at that rate.