Re: Really sore butt newbie

Don't give up yet. The sore butt is a common problem.
When I started, I remember that feeling all too well. I would come home
so saddle sore sometimes that it hurt to exist.

There are three methods I know of to alleviate saddle soreness.
1. Change saddles. You can upgrade saddles, and the airseats are
supposedly very nice to use. I personally have never sprung for the
cost, and don't miss it too much (except on really long MUni rides).
Your choice, although $100 seems a bit steep to put into a new saddle
with where you're at right now.
2. Wear cycling shorts. The most dramatic change I found was when I
converted to cycling shorts. It was so much more comfortable to ride
distances after I did that. And it's a lot cheaper than buying a saddle
upgrade. In my opinion, the best investment you can make, after the
unicycle of course.
3. Ride more. Believe it or not, riding distances will not always be a
pain in the a**. Just keep practicing, and soon a mile and a half will
feel like nothing. After a while, you will be able to ride offroad for
10 miles without any excruciating pain. The body is an amazing thing.
Before you buy a new seat, give your natural seat a chance to adjust.
It will happen if you just stick with it.

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I can barely remember now ,,, But,, (pun) I had the same prob when I was
a kid learning.

Take it alittle slower.
The chaffing will subside when you learn not to use so much energy when
riding.
(ie: sitting is easier than standing when riding)

Each year I get alittle chaffing.
Remember to wear loose pants, and 'adjust' yourself.
(try baby powder in the chaffed areas)

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I've been unicycling for a good 4 years, so nothings hurting to much, my
thighs are made of beef jerky and my butt never hurt. The thing thats
getting me are my...well...it hurts were "IT HURTS". Is there some way
of keeping this from happening! I've tried the shorts and they don't
work as well as i hoped...

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I had the same problem when I started unicycling, it was hard to wate
for my back side to stop hurting so I could go and ride some more. As it
happened I fell in love with the corker and decided to get the air seat
at the same time, I can go for miles on that saddle in fact I liked it
so much I purchased the parts for my Torker 24” and converted that also.
Now I ride as long and far as I want.

I will admit that I might be in a real spot if some thing were to happen
to the guts of the saddle but I would rather have children later in life
if desired, common some one has to raise the next generation of
unicyclists.

My vote is purchase the components and make the saddle your self. It is
really easy if you can use a power drill and a pare of pliers.

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Yep, I know how ya feel. Like everyone else has said, "that's a common
problem." I got a torker about a year and half back..... When I could
finally ride it for decent lengths, my butt hurt BAD. The pain pretty
much went away on its own. I ended doing the air seat conversion just
comfort's sake....

So the moral of the story is: Give your butt a few days to heal and just
keep riding -- it gets better with time.

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So the consensus seems to be to ride longer, you will be less painful,
but the air seat is better. Did I get that right?

If so, I am going for the air seat for comfort. 100.00 for a joyful ride
is worth it. BTW, I rode for only about 20 minutes today as I got off
work late and the light was gone, but was much less painful.

The avitar is a balanced rock. Try it you will like it. It takes a lot
of time (sometimes over an hour) and patience. When you feel the rush of
a balanced rock, it is priceless. Google “balancing rocks” for
information and pictures.

Ric

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uncleric said:

* It does not help that I am skiny, 5' 8" 148 pounds.
*

haha, 5'8", 121 lbs. methinks your problem is solveable, and just
requires time. try stretching, or taking a warm bath. you should get
over it soon.

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uncleric said:

*So the consensus seems to be to ride longer, you will be less
painful, but the air seat is better. Did I get that right? *

Better than what? You never told us what you were on. But in most cases
an air seat will be an improvement. You can buy one pre-made, or do it
yourself for less money and more hassle.

But if you mean to ride much, you *must* invest in at least one pair of
quality cycling shorts. This will make a big difference.

As you are still fairly new, as your technique improves you may also cut
down on some of the friction down there.

Balanced rocks:
http://www.unicycling.com/winteruni/96stand3.htm
Here's a better one:
http://tinyurl.com/4rmhc
(note the balanced rocks where there first; then the MUni Weekend '98
crowd added the unicycles)

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Here's a better picture of balanced rocks:

(note the balanced rocks where there first; then the MUni Weekend '98
crowd added the unicycles)

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johnfoss said:

*Better than what? You never told us what you were on. But in most
cases an air seat will be an improvement. You can buy one pre-made, or
do it yourself for less money and more hassle.

But if you mean to ride much, you *must* invest in at least one pair
of quality cycling shorts. This will make a big difference.

As you are still fairly new, as your technique improves you may also
cut down on some of the friction down there.

Balanced rocks:
http://www.unicycling.com/winteruni/96stand3.htm
*

2004 Torker the standard seat that comes with it.

It is not chaffing from friction but pressure on my bones.

BTW is there more than one model of air seat?

Ric

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