I have a saddle sore :(

[Biciclista]

can you try your other saddle on this bike?

[ny biker]

I think the stock saddle is 144 mm, but I could be wrong.

Since the shop where you bought the bike is a Trek dealer, they will have a measuring device that you can sit on to find out if the saddle you have is the correct width.

What saddle is on the MTB?

[goldfinch]

The seat that came on my 2011 Madone 4.7 was the worst possible seat I could imagine. I put a Terry Butterfly on it.

FWIW

What size shorts do you think you wear? Several very generous women gave me medium bike shorts to wear when I was between sizes. I can send you a spare pair if you think they will fit. They are well used but free! PM me if you are interested.

[BC2COCyclist]

the saddle on the MTB is um, old. The bike is a Kuwahara Savage. I also have a low-end unisex hybrid with a different, cheap saddle that has never caused me a problem.

I think my wearing of just my cheap tights and then, not being able to change out of them immediately as my son required Boobies Right Now etc probably led to this issue...I hope.

The weather is about to turn to poop here and I'll be off the bike for a couple of days due to the owie and the weather so time to heal.

[WindingRoad]

3 words: Tea Tree Oil

Works MIRACLES on saddle sores

[marni]

3 words: Tea Tree Oil

Works MIRACLES on saddle sores

also audries everything salve (goodiesunlimited.com) all natural combination of tea tree, eucalyptus, lavendar, sage, camomille, golden daisy and several other all natural homeopathics which works wonders on saddle sore, sore tushes, caffing, chapping, scars, dry skin, crack heels, cuticles, acne, eczema and many other things.

marni

[BC2COCyclist]

3 words: Tea Tree Oil

Works MIRACLES on saddle sores

Years ago, I used Tea Tree oil on my face and IIRC it caused some swelling/rash shenanigans, thus, I have avoided it since.

Should I take the risk...?

[ny biker]

Years ago, I used Tea Tree oil on my face and IIRC it caused some swelling/rash shenanigans, thus, I have avoided it since.

Should I take the risk...?

I wouldn't.

[cthoops]

I've had a lot of success in the past with extra strength Desitin. Yes, the diaper rash cream. A few applications a day for a few days seems to do the trick. Good luck!