Originally Posted by
SlinkyWizard
A little background, when I first got my hybrid, after riding for a few kms, my bum would get sore, understandably , as I was not used to the saddle, and as time went on, I could ride further before I felt my bum getting sore.
I am now 3,500km in, and anywhere between 30km - 50km, my bum starts to feel discomfort, ( without padded shorts ), I thought by now, my bum would have toughened up ( I ride almost daily 20 - 30kms. )
Is it time for a new saddle? or will my bum toughen up further? How far can you peoples ride without padded shorts before bum discomfort sets in?
Thanks for any advice.
What saddle? There are multitudes that are made for riding a long time and a multitude that are crap for anything but short hops. You don't need a Brooks for longer rides. In general the more padding, the more you will hurt on long rides. The saddle should be firm and wide enough to accommodate your sit bones.
I don't star feeling discomfort beyond 40-60 miles, depending on the shape I am in. I currently have a Prologo saddle.