How, exactly, do we develop bike butt?

[snowroo]

I kinda thought you were referring to the nice rounded non-saggy biker butts. How long till you develop that

Melissa

[zoom-zoom]

I kinda thought you were referring to the nice rounded non-saggy biker butts. How long till you develop that

Melissa

In my case it will probably be a long while. I have been running for 4 years and still don't have a runner's physique.

[GrassyRidge]

yeah, I want the small round tight bike butt! even running 25-35 miles a week I never got that.

I'm waiting to see how I adjust to my new saddle. So far no pain, just some initial discomfort when I first mount, but after a minute or two it's gone. I haven't ridden a long one yet, I'm curious how the butt holds up at 15-20 miles

[zoom-zoom]

yeah, I want the small round tight bike butt! even running 25-35 miles a week I never got that.

I'm waiting to see how I adjust to my new saddle. So far no pain, just some initial discomfort when I first mount, but after a minute or two it's gone. I haven't ridden a long one yet, I'm curious how the butt holds up at 15-20 miles

Don't feel bad...I peaked at 55 miles/week prior to my most recent marathon and I am just as squishy as ever. I am sure a small round tight butt is under that fluff somewhere! If I reigned-in the appetite I'm sure I could find it.

Yep, my saddle "issues" sound like yours. Just some tenderness around my sit bones when I first get on. Doesn't really bother me once I get going. I don't know if that's because the fun endorphins kick-in, or what.

[chicagogal]

Yep, my saddle "issues" sound like yours. Just some tenderness around my sit bones when I first get on. Doesn't really bother me once I get going. I don't know if that's because the fun endorphins kick-in, or what.

It is totally like what someone said above - when you first get on the bike, tons of weight (well, maybe not "tons"!!) is on your sit bones. But then when you get going, you shift your weight forward a bit to get the weight of your hips over your pedals, then, as you really get going, you are just lightly perched on/over the saddle with most of your weight on (and through) your legs for maximal power on the downstroke.

The only time that this isn't true (for me, anyway) is at the end of a long ride and/or when fatigue starts to set in. Then weight naturally shifts back to the sit bones and my bum starts hurting again - need to make a conscious effort sometimes not to let that happen :-)

[Biciclista]

my husband has one of those. It is mind blowing to see that cute derriere on the back side of a 58 year old man!!!!!

[featuretile]

I have never had a problem with my seat. If you are, you should get a new saddle (and a bike fitting?) and not put up with pain. I find that the Specialized Dolce seat (which is not expensive) works great for me. Someone else on this forum mentioned the same thing a few days ago. I know everyone is different, but you might try that one.

[snowroo]

Still waiting for that butt, but hey, I have news. Apparently runners have flat butts or so my friend (who trains athletes) tells me. So maybe there's hope!