Hi Guys,

I picked up my new bike today and I'm very happy with it.

I have bought a 2020 Marin Muirwoods... attached is an actual photo, which doesn't really show much so here is a video link for more detail if anyone is interested

I had to walk 45 mins into town to pick it up, so I could ride it back. I've only ridden for about 30 mins and already a bit sore in the butt area, and my wrists were feeling it.

Does this subside as your body gets used to the ride, or am I in the market for some padded shorts? (48 yr old male here).

I definitely want to get a mirror as I don't like looking back over my shoulder. Lights and lock (I want) on order as out of stock.

This is the first time I've been on a bike in about 9 years and its a really great feeling. I certainly need to get my fitness up on the bike, although I think I am reasonably fit.

Here are some stats from my Garmin Fenix from my short ride, this was about 3km and 14 mins on the bike if anyone can give me feedback?

Average speed - 12km/h
Average moving speed - 15.5 km/h (what's the difference?)
Max speed - 23 km/h
Average HR 124 bpm
Max HR 140 bpm
Anerobic 0.8
Aerobic 2.4

My current V02 Max is 41, so not great

Cheers,
KD

Average speed vs. average moving speed = total distace covered/total time taken vs. total distance covered/moving time (subtracting the time spent stopped, e.g. traffic lights).

Sore butt and other body parts the first time on a bike after a long pause is perfectly normal, it should subside within few rides. Padded shorts is individual choice, they may be useful for long rides, although I'm doing rides over 100km in regular clothing without any troubles. It'st also possible that the saddle is not the best fit for you, but give it some time; you should consider changing it only if it is dialed in as good as possible yet the soreness still doesn't get less even after a couple weeks of more or less regular riding. Your fitness will also most probably increase noticeably within first few months of riding, if you stick to it.

Congrats on your new bike. It looks like a nice one. Yes padded cycling shorts really helps your backside comfort. After a while as you ride more you will build your wrists and backside up and the pain mostly goes away. Padded gloves and lowering the front tire pressure three to five psi under the rear tire helps my wrist also. If still an issue you can get gel bar pads then rap your bar in cork bar tape.

Seems to be good.

Are you riding with cycling gloves? If not, might want to pick some up. In many cases, stock seats aren't that great--probably the most often part of the bike that gets changed. Some newer bikes are coming with better seats--I can remember when the cheapest seat available came on bikes, guess they fig'd most people would change anyway--some bikes now come with decent seats, some still don't. LOTS of threads on this site regarding seats. if you haven't ridden in a while, it's not unusual to have a sore backside. Have fun with the new bike!!

Congratulations on the new ride. If you want to hear opinions on best saddle ask the question and read the fist ten replies . They will likely be all different. The current trend seems to be keep buying till something works. System works great for saddle companies. lol Wish you the best.

Wilderness Trail Bikes (WTB) makes nice saddles. I would try another couple of rides with your saddle but dont put up with pain. Congratulations on a really nice bike!

Congrats and a nice choice. Well Muir is my hero and everything else about the bike screams perfect. Enjoy the rides

It gets better. Give it a few not-too-long rides before you start worrying too much about what else you need to buy.

I don't think padded shorts will help you get over the pain of breaking your butt in. Actually, I suspect the padding aids comfort primarily by wicking sweat away from your butt.

I'd plan on shorter rides spread a day or2 apart until you can sit on the seat comfortably. Same for your hand, wrists, and arms.

Enjoy your bike. Congratulations!

BTW, as you condition yourself, you'll probably find that your HR will get lower on the same route at the same speed, or your HR will stay the same, but you'll keep going faster or farther.

Make sure the seat isn't too low .... and if it is the right height, as your legs get stronger, they take some of the load off.

if you can find a really really slim gel seat cover that would help. Any bigger than really slim will make the problem worse. At least that what my wife tells me. I prefer padded shorts.

Designmindz Nice ride. Getting back to biking after 9 years must get soar muscles. Its a great exercise though. Keep it up.

Nice. Ride, ride, ride. Have fun with it.