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Loonacy said:

Since I have been back on the bike my butt (sit bones) has been hurting BAD. I have riding shorts with a small pad but it does nothing. Without exageration I can hardly stay on the saddle for more than a few minutes. I have tried moving the seat around with no luck. Do I just need to tough it out for awhile? Is this comin for people who have not been cycling for a long time? 😕

It does take a while to build up the posterior toughness after not riding for a long time (or not riding at all), but you should definitely consider taking your bike in to your local bike shop and have them check the general fit of the bike, as well as the size and shape of the saddle. Saddles do come in different sizes for ensuring proper contact with the appropriate bones and yours may be incorrectly sized. And definitely get real cycling shorts - the padding does make a difference!

Also, be aware that riding on a trainer is in general worse from a saddle pain perspective when compared to the actual road riding. The natural vibration of the saddle due to the texture of real roads effectively distributes pressure points rather than concentrating them, reducing the discomfort.

Berend

You might have wider sit bones than most. Try a saddle with a little more width in the back. Some saddles these days are just way too narrow.