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Old 10-17-08 | 12:15 PM
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Bikes: 2007 Orbea Onix, 2007 Windsor The Hour, 2008 Kona Jake

Good job describing your pain - this is from pressure on your taint, not from chafing.

[quote=Zarich;7683783] They fit it, but did meantion I could stand to have the seat raised up a bit. I wear jeans to ride. Now understand that we are not talking about a rubbing or skin pain. I mean it hurts deep inside. Like on my bones area. so once I am off the bike it doesn't hurt, it feels almost like I bruised something. I don't ride far, maybe 3 to 10 miles depending. [/QUOTE]

I would start here. Raise your seat 1st. That's a cheap solution and will take some pressure off your sit bones.

Then, I would buy a good pair of cycling shorts with a quality chamois. If I wear jeans on the bike or even ill fitting or cheap cycling shorts, I have problems.

Next, start trying out saddles. A lot of newcomers are reluctant to spend money on a saddle or a chamois, but this is the best money you will spend on cycling. WELL worth the expense.
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