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Recumbutt is a sore butt caused by riding in an upright position that puts most of the body weight on the posterior. Some people get it, some don't. Sometimes all that is necessary to cure recumbutt is to increase the seat recline which allows more weight to be trasferred from the posterior to the back. Also seat type/configuration may be a contributing factor as well.
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What bnet1 said, with the added comment that most people have to ride at least an hour before it appears - hence my common advice to folks who are looking to take a *long* test-ride of at least an hour on any 'bent you're seriously considering. If it crops up, recline the seat and try again/ride some more. Any good shop will expect this and be happy to oblige you.
Note: Some riders, much more experienced than I, state that a few weeks of regular riding will acclimate your body and recumbutt will go away. I know I was recently running the seat on my new 'bent fairly upright and found some truth in that assertion. I got better-fitting handlebars, reclined the seat to where I like it, and it's no longer an issue.
Note: Some riders, much more experienced than I, state that a few weeks of regular riding will acclimate your body and recumbutt will go away. I know I was recently running the seat on my new 'bent fairly upright and found some truth in that assertion. I got better-fitting handlebars, reclined the seat to where I like it, and it's no longer an issue.
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Just to expand on bnet1's explanation, recumbutt is sore glutes. It feels sort of like cramps in your butt muscles. As bnet wrote, it's usually caused by putting too much of your weight on the muscles that are working, and can be exacerbated by having a hard/stiff/firm seat cushion. Most sufferers find relief by reclining more. The best temporary solution if you get it during a ride is to take a butt break and walk it off. Unlike being saddlesore, recumbutt won't be with you for the next 3 days.
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Originally Posted by BlazingPedals
Just to expand on bnet1's explanation, recumbutt is sore glutes. It feels sort of like cramps in your butt muscles. As bnet wrote, it's usually caused by putting too much of your weight on the muscles that are working, and can be exacerbated by having a hard/stiff/firm seat cushion. Most sufferers find relief by reclining more. The best temporary solution if you get it during a ride is to take a butt break and walk it off. Unlike being saddlesore, recumbutt won't be with you for the next 3 days.
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Ever sit in a movie theater chair for 3/4 hours. Similar but worde since on a recumbent you use your glutes more and your sitting on them. Everyone is different. I ride a number of different recumbents. I use the RANS minimilist seat on my GIRO which is ridden fairly upright when compared to my AERO which is maxlaidback. Seats are soooo personal and although the RANS and the Bacchetta seats are very comfortable for most som e hate em'. I personally forun the Vision seat OK, but I have problems with most sling type seats ala Rotator, Halazuak and uck to the Catrike seat and me.
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Thanks guys for all the replies. I'm hoping to try a couple bikes out first, I guess from everyone that may be my best bet. I'm thinking of also getting the smaller rans seat I see they sell bc being only 5 ft 1-2" I noticed on the EZ bikes, the seat was so large it felt somewhat uncomfortable for me to sit on, but I liked the bike itself (and the price!) hehe. Thanks again for all the feedback. ) CJ