Help with a saddle problem
I'm back to cycling after many years off and (almost) loving it. Started back in April with my old 7 speed (with a triple) road bike. I'm riding the mountain roads in Western North Carolina. The saddle really killed me the first 3 1/2 months. It is a Terry Women's Liberator X Gel Bicycle Saddle. It hurt my soft bits and created a sore spot on my upper thigh.
After talking with them and getting measured for sit bones, my LBS recommended a Women's Oura RBX Expert Gel size 155. The sales person (a woman) uses it and loves it. This saddle is much firmer than my old one.
After riding with the new saddle all of my old problems are gone! And I really love the breeze on the soft bits.
HOWEVER, now I'm getting a swollen lump under the skin right on my left sit-bone. It happens during each ride and each ride it gets worse and is staying for days.
Any experience or thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.
Re: Help with a saddle problem
The only thing that comes to my mind is that perhaps your butt needs time to get used to a firmer seat. Have you tried wearing shorts with chamois?
