Does sit bone soreness go away?

[KeylaLeigh]

Hi everyone,
After my first "marathon" off road race of just over 20 miles, I developed blisters where I never even dreamed possible before. Talk about pain- yikes! LOL Anyway, I've decided it's time to try a different saddle before the next marathon. I like the idea of a cutout, so I am trying those first. Last week I bought a Specialized Jett and took it for a two hour road ride. My front parts felt wonderful, but my sit bones hurt like crazy by the time I was done. I went out again the next day and they still ached when I sat on the bike. Other than the sit bone pain, I really liked this saddle. I have read about how it takes time to break saddles in, so I am wondering: if I hang on to this saddle will the pain go away? I don't ride all that much- only about four or five days a month. Also, since I don't ride over the winter, when I get on the bike next year, will I start all over with the pain? Thanks for your help!

[KnottedYet]

I find that the first time I ride when I've been off the bike for a while, that my sit bones get a little sore. It goes away within a day or two.

I figure I'm lucky: if my sitz are sore then I'm weightbearing right where I should be!

[Thorn]

if my sitz are sore then I'm weightbearing right where I should be!

chuckle, chuckle

Guess, I never looked at it like that...hmmm....

[mimitabby]

you're not breaking in the saddle, you're toughening your butt. unless you bought a leather saddle (like a Brooks) there's nothing to break in.
It takes a while to toughen up the sit bones, the best way to do it is to gradually increase your time in the saddle.

[meridian]

It does take awhile for that area to adjust.

Just my experience; and I really hope this isn't your case, but back when I was a more casual rider, my sit bone areas would hurt after every ride, even the short 15-20 milers.. for days afterwards.

It wasn't until I started riding at least three times a week that the area grew accustomed to that kind of pressure. Now I just experience normal discomfort during really long rides, but I'm never sore the next day or 2.. or 3 like I used to be.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Yes, sitbone soreness is normal and will go away with more riding. It might come back in the Spring briefly after not riding much all winter.

[mudmucker]

Yes as the others say, more time riding will help. Unfortunately, my sit bone pain never went away with the Jett saddle even with increased riding frequency.

[amylc]

I was wondering if the soreness would ever go away! It is nice to know that it should. My sit bones and hands are the biggest factor in how long I am riding right now.....I did order a pair of riding shorts and gloves so maybe that will help.....I am just relieved to know my body will get used to it.