Breaking in new bike, saddle uncomfortable
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No, but I'm familiar with the heuristics of bike fitting so I've mostly done this on my own. I've adjusted the seat height and horizontal distance based on what I feel is the most efficient pedaling position. You're right that I should probably go in for a proper bike fit, but I bought the bike used and I don't want to pay an extra $200 for a professional fitting.
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^^^ is in reply to Igo, but I must have forgotten to reply with quote.
Thanks for all the replies. There doesn't seem to be one catch-all solution, but the gist is that it's not normal for the saddle to cause pain, that I should make some bike adjustments and engage the glutes and core. I think I'll tilt the nose down ever so slightly and see if it makes a little bit of difference.
Raising the handlebar is a big possibility. Too bad the stem that comes in the Jamis (made by NVO components) is already at its maximum height. I think I'll replace with some other stem.
Thanks for all the replies. There doesn't seem to be one catch-all solution, but the gist is that it's not normal for the saddle to cause pain, that I should make some bike adjustments and engage the glutes and core. I think I'll tilt the nose down ever so slightly and see if it makes a little bit of difference.
Raising the handlebar is a big possibility. Too bad the stem that comes in the Jamis (made by NVO components) is already at its maximum height. I think I'll replace with some other stem.
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