New Bike-Seat Issue

[ACG]

Here is my new baby. Notice the white seat/black handle bars.

The real question I have is the seat. It is a great seat, but my behind hurts. How long will it take for me to adjust. The bike fits great, my reach feels good etc. I really think the seat is too hard. My old seat is a Selle Italia.

Thanks

[Cataboo]

pretty bike - that looks like a specialized ruby saddle. is it the right width for your seatbones? The ruby isn't so padded, so i find it takes a few rides for my butt to adjust to them. But I do wear padded shorts with it.

[shewhobikes]

that came with the bike? Others may disagree, but I have found that "original" seats are not top-quality. Or maybe they are for some, but they don't suit everyone. If you like your old saddle, change the new one out for that one, or a new one of the same make.

[sundial]

If I'm not mistaken your Ruby came with a ladies Toupe and I've heard it can be a hard saddle to break in. Don't be afraid to try other saddles. :) Some Specialized dealers have a Butt-O-Meter to measure the width of your sitbones. Perhaps you need a different width.

[Biciclista]

my saddle is hard too but it is wide enough to support my sit bones. Important for comfort for sure.