MrCjolsen

When I ride, I don't get actual pain, just some somewhat uncomfortable heat. Not really chafing, but seems like it could turn in to chafing if I went longer than 30 miles.

It goes away when I stand up. Seems worse when I'm on the drops rather than the hoods. It's right between my legs, just behind The Boys.

It happens with a few different pairs of shorts.

Is it my saddle? I have the cheap Bontrager that came with my Trek 1000c. It's a bit wider than a standard road saddle, sort of like a Specialized Body Geometry.

I tend to ride forward on it, but when I slide back, the feeling is still there.

I've tried adusting the tilt of the seat.

Am I just being too picky. Should my butt feel as good on my bike as it does when I'm driving my Honda Accord (which actually has pretty crappy seats)?

Also, lately I've felt like I have more leg power when I'm riding on the hoods than I do when I'm on the drops.

I'm 6'1 and the bikes a 58cm, and every calculation I've done has put it at the right size.

cyclingute

It's probably a combination of your saddle and your saddle being too high. Try lowering your saddle my 1/2 cm before purchasing a new saddle. Also make sure that your saddle is level, then start moving things around. Saddle are extremely personal, so you may have to try out several before you find one that you really like. Build up a good rapport with your LBS, and they'll probably help you find the best saddle for you (may even 'lend' you saddles to try until you find the right one.)

Good luck.

ultra-g

Saddle sore? If you don't wear bike shorts, try getting a pair and use some chamois creme, might help.

jbhowat

Did you just start riding a lot? I know at the beginning of the season most people's ass gets sore until it "toughens up" and gets used to the saddle. I think Lance even mentioned it on Oprah. I'm also assuming you are using good bike shorts...

ed073

Use a chamois cream. That should relieve any burning sensation.

https://www.tscyclingusa.com/products/born/bodycare.htm

Sweetwater

My 2 cents for "the boys." The 58-cm frame size may be right, but where's your saddle height? That's really more important in this case. Make sure it's close to the "right" height and you shouldn't be getting pain there from that. There are many ideas about where "right" ought to be, but most of them will get you close. Greg LeMond and countless others has some good info on that subject, though I forget the ratio you multiply your inseam by. Go back to a level saddle. Riding on the nose, in my experience (ouch), may cause you to hurt even after you slide back. The best riding position for that tends to be towards the back of the saddle. Yes, buy cycling shorts with a good quality pad and keep 'em clean - no more than one ride per washing, if you can help it (especially during warm months).

ZackJones

When you sit on your saddle do you feel any weight on your sit bones in your butt? If you don't then you need some sort of saddle adjustment. Also double check that the nose of the saddle isn't tilted upward.

oldspark

How soft is that seat, I tried one of those last summer and it just didn't work for me, went back to a firm saddle and once the rear got used to the riding there was no more pain.

Machka 

You're not wearing underwear under your shorts are you?

CAAD5AL

Penicillin?

EDIT: Oops, Just read the rest of the post. Is this when on the road or on the trainer? If it's on a trainer, I'm convinced there's only so much you can do.

Smoothie104

For any women reading this.. If you have a burning sensation in your crotch it could be...

A. a urinary tract infection

B. a bush fire

C. someone is talking about your vagina