what's with the 'sit bones'???

I am pretty new to cycling (7 weeks) and am a bit mystified by all the talk of 'sit bones' and saddles and pain and stuff - I wonder, am I sitting wrong or something on my bike?

I believe the 'sit bones' people are referring to are the ones under your butt - one each side of the pelvis and this seems to be what people are using to rest their weight on the saddle? is this right?

I have had not 'sit bone' pain since I started cycling a few weeks ago despite doing long-ish rides up to 45 miles-- I am sitting with my weight on the more front of my pelvis (think the technical term is pubis symphysis) - it is the bone at the front bottom of the pelvis-- am I sitting wrong on the saddle - should I not be in this position???

the bike is 'fit' to me and is XS size so it is not having to do a long arm reach that is excessive making me sit like this or anything - does anyone else ride with their torso weight on the front of their pelvis rather than the sit bones?? it seems to be painfree like this for me--

bat

Most people are more comfortable bearing the majority of their weight on the ischial tuberosities. However, if you are comfortable weighting more to the pubic bone I figure there's nothing wrong with it. Maybe you're more of an "innie" than an "outie". ;)

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Originally Posted by batsheva

I am pretty new to cycling (7 weeks) and am a bit mystified by all the talk of 'sit bones' and saddles and pain and stuff - I wonder, am I sitting wrong or something on my bike?

I believe the 'sit bones' people are referring to are the ones under your butt - one each side of the pelvis and this seems to be what people are using to rest their weight on the saddle? is this right?

I have had not 'sit bone' pain since I started cycling a few weeks ago despite doing long-ish rides up to 45 miles-- I am sitting with my weight on the more front of my pelvis (think the technical term is pubis symphysis) - it is the bone at the front bottom of the pelvis-- am I sitting wrong on the saddle - should I not be in this position???

the bike is 'fit' to me and is XS size so it is not having to do a long arm reach that is excessive making me sit like this or anything - does anyone else ride with their torso weight on the front of their pelvis rather than the sit bones?? it seems to be painfree like this for me--

bat

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Hi Batsheva

I'm the same as you sitting more on the 'front' than my seat bones......only I'm uncomfortable in certain areas:o I've been fitted for my bike too... but thinking I need a different seat......... so am interested to know if this position is wrong as surely the bike shop should have picked up on this when fitting the bikes ?!

confused and painfull

The bike shop won't necessarily figure it out. They might just assume you are where they expect you to be.

If you aren't hurting, hey, no problem!

If you are hurting, hey, that IS a problem.

MillieNZ, if you can I'd recommend going back to the LBS and telling them the trouble you're having. It could be caused by a poorly-fitted saddle, or by a multitude of other things. If they fit you to the bike, they should do adjustments as well.