Whether you are new to cycling or have been cycling for a while, you have probably experienced some saddle pain, or issues in your \u201cnether regions\u201d. Typical issues include chaffing, sores, subcutaneous cysts, and numbness. It is a common, recurring theme among cyclists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Below is a Top 5 list of things to look for when trying to identify the causes of saddle discomfort, so that you can make your riding more comfortable and, hopefully, pain-free! There could be others (and if so, feel free to comment below), but these seem to be the most common potential issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people find that riding on a trainer indoors hurts more. That is because the rider does not move around in the saddle much during an indoor session. Outdoors there are many reasons to constantly change positions on the bike, such as when drafting, climbing, descending, stopping at traffic lights, etc. As such, make sure you move around and stand up on the bike from time to time indoors as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Try different types of saddles. Many local bike shops have saddles that you can borrow and test for a week before buying. While you are at the store, it’s a good idea to have your sit bones measured to help you narrow down (no pun intended) your choices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some of the most popular saddles among the ladies are the Selle Italia<\/a>, Noseless ISM\/Adamo<\/a>, Infinity L2<\/a>, Cobb<\/a>. For those do it yourselfers, watch this video to properly measure your sit bones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n