snohobiker wrote"My first ride was approximately 15 miles and my butt hurt so bad I thought I would never get back. I was told to by a gel seat and gel biker shorts, which I did....."


Hi snoho and welcome to TE and to cycling, you'll find many helpfull cyclists here! You are not alone.

Many have faced and surmounted this problem.

I steer away from a mechanic whos first recomendation is "buy more stuff". My first choice would be adjusting the bike you have...then, if that doesn't work.... You also may be OVER padded, there's such a thing as too much gel but maybe that's just me.

First I suggest you read some of the "favorite saddles" section such as
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...t=saddle+hurts

much helpfull stuff there!!

~Tailwinds