Another Newbie Commuter :-)
 

Just got myself a new Trek 1000 series road bike.. I've taken it on a couple rides, and to school a couple times, but I guess my butt just isnt used to it.... cuz damn is it hurting! Is this normal?? My legs are fine, and I seem to be doing ok physically... The seat seems to be cushoned okay, will I just get used to it later??? Cant imagine what i'd feel like to go on really long rides.. Other than that, I'm liking it a lot! When I get into better shape, I'll be taking it to work about 15 miles away :-)

- Bobby

The answer is simply "yes you will get used to it". I went through that stage myself, and I'm sure many others did too.

I started cycling about a month ago; and yes, the posterior pain goes away. Took mine about three weeks, but that's probably because there have been only three days in the past month I haven't rode, and I ride between five and twenty-five miles on average every day. :D

Be warned: You'll start looking at non-cyclists as overweight, lethargic lumps; pretty soon, you'll have your parents and girlfriend cycling, and friends will refuse to see you unless you can talk about something *other* then the last cool ride...

I have been commuting all summer on a Giant Cypress and three
days ago I too bought a Trek 1000 what a bike!!! I realize it is only a entry level road bike but I've never rode a bike that climbs hills like this. As far as the saddle yes it is hard but give it some time. I only have about 72 miles on mine and I really don't notice any pain any more. Just make sure to wear good shorts.

Take a look at this section of the road frorum... same question and some answeres..

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Welcome to the Forums BustNuts and Flashthecat. Yeah, sore butt is part of the Bicycle Fraternity hazing rituals we all must suffer through. I just went riding over the holidays with a buddy and his brother who was in town. He borrowed one of my bikes and afterwards he had to sit on an ice-pack for the rest of the evening. Neither my buddy nor I had any problems and the bro asked us "why not?" Butt calouses was the only thing we could say!