What a pain in the butt!

[Irulan]

1. tip the nose of your saddle down - for a lot of people a few degrees down from level works well.
2. you are wearing your padded shorts commando, correct? That is how they are designed to be work.
3. spin bike saddles SUCK. A good bike saddle will support you on your sit bones and does not have a lot of padding. You might need to try a few: Terry, Selle d'Italia, Specialized all make great saddles

[IGGY]

1. tip the nose of your saddle down - for a lot of people a few degrees down from level works well.
2. you are wearing your padded shorts commando, correct? That is how they are designed to be work.
3. spin bike saddles SUCK. A good bike saddle will support you on your sit bones and does not have a lot of padding. You might need to try a few: Terry, Selle d'Italia, Specialized all make great saddles

yes, commando under the shorts. I'm weight bearing a ton on my arms. I haven't managed to stand and spin with the trainer, so I spend a long time sitting...but it's definitely my hard bones, not my feminine bits that hurt.
I've been off the bike for three hours and I'm still hurting.
I have a velo saddle that came with the bike.

[Irulan]

yes, commando under the shorts. I'm weight bearing a ton on my arms. I haven't managed to stand and spin with the trainer, so I spend a long time sitting...but it's definitely my hard bones, not my feminine bits that hurt.
I've been off the bike for three hours and I'm still hurting.
I have a velo saddle that came with the bike.

that sounds terrible!! Second the "make sure bike is level". I use a phone book.
And, try a different saddle. I have specialized on all four of my bikes, I lovelovelove them, even my trainer bike which I do all seated.

[IGGY]

that sounds terrible!! Second the "make sure bike is level". I use a phone book.
And, try a different saddle. I have specialized on all four of my bikes, I lovelovelove them, even my trainer bike which I do all seated.

okay, that is good, I use a phone book also, and was afraid that it had to do with the fact that I sit the entire time. If I stand, I have to go really slowly, or my legs just slam down on the pedals (if that makes sense). I know it has to do with building up my core, but I worry more about sitting and maintaining 90 rpm than standing, I'm 20 lbs. overweight.
My husband stopped tonight and got me a different saddle. (gel) It's pretty narrow, not huge, so we'll see.
My plan for now is to put the new saddle on, take a day off, then try it again. I could definitely ride for longer than 30 mins at 90 rpm if my butt didn't hurt!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Iggy, all I can say is that when i first started riding a lot, my sitbones were in AGONY- like knives as you say. over a week or two the pain subsided and then I was fine unless I went for weeks without riding again.
I think it's a good sign that the pain is definitely on your sitbones- that is where your weight should be, and this proves that's where your weight is landing.
I think your tissues around those sitbones are really sore and bruised right now and you just need to take a day off (maybe two) and then ride smaller amounts but more often, to give it a chance to adapt.
When I was in awful sitbone pain at first, my DH said to trust him, it would fade away. I didn't believe him at the time, but sure enough he was right.
Good luck, and I hope it does fade away after a rest and more time riding smaller amounts. You need to build up more slowly perhaps.

[Irulan]

gel, wide >>>> those are all ick and probably contributing to the problem. A good saddle is narrow, and firm.

Also, if you are slamming when you stand, you might want to increase your resistance for standing....?

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

gel, wide >>>> those are all ick and probably contributing to the problem. A good saddle is narrow, and firm.

I agree about the gel- gel can cause pain!
I agree that a firm saddle is usually more comfortable.

But narrow....well.....let's just say if I had a narrow saddle it might just become the world's worst wedgie. I might need to have it surgically removed.