Coccyx (Tailbone) Pain?

[Wahine]

My theory was that it's the extended periods of sitting completely upright (which would rotate the pelvis backwards in a way that doesn't happen on the road) - as opposed to my normal angle. I'm inclined to play it by ear and see what happens - I hate to start from scratch saddle shopping when these have worked for so long.

This isn't a bad theory. The way to test it would be to not sit up for a trainer workout 9or 3) and see if your symptoms abate. A too narrow saddle is a more significant problem on a trainer because you don't shift your weight around the same way you do when riding outside so the adverse pressures are more constant. Sitting upright also puts more weight on your pelvis and will accentuate any problems from riding a too narrow saddle as well as potentially putting too much pressure on your tailbone.

Also, the Terry Butterfly is a cut away and they break down in the middle where the cut away is. It doesn't take that long for this to happen. When it does you slid forward onto the narrower part of the saddle (especially when sitting upright) and then you've got a narrow saddle issue, even if it's the right saddle for you.

I would try staying on your bars more and concentrating on keeping your sitbones back on the widest part of the saddle. You could also try tipping the saddle nose up just a little to help slide you back there.

[jodz1984]

I have broken my tailbone and the last 3 little bones are healing 90 degrees from where they are meant to be. This happened when I gave birth to my son, 14 months ago. I got a specialized ruby saddle and no pain since. well apart from when I ride a cheap crap quality saddle.

[dolliedaze]

I have just bought a classic step through cycle with a Brooks B67S saddle. I sat on one in the shop and it was very comfortable, even had a trial ride outside. However,on collecting my bike today and having a 10 minute cycling session (after a break of 15 years) I have pain in my coccyx. I am 61 and have little padding in my rear end. Husband has adjusted the saddle to level and has raised it slightly. We have also applied proofite. Is there anything else I can do? Why was the saddle in the shop so comfortable and mine isn't - same model. Very concerned as one of the reasons I stopped cycling 15 years ago was that I found it too uncomfortable

[AngelWings]

I have just bought a classic step through cycle with a Brooks B67S saddle. I sat on one in the shop and it was very comfortable, even had a trial ride outside. However,on collecting my bike today and having a 10 minute cycling session (after a break of 15 years) I have pain in my coccyx. I am 61 and have little padding in my rear end. Husband has adjusted the saddle to level and has raised it slightly. We have also applied proofite. Is there anything else I can do? Why was the saddle in the shop so comfortable and mine isn't - same model. Very concerned as one of the reasons I stopped cycling 15 years ago was that I found it too uncomfortable

Don't give up Dolliedaze...!

I've just turned 60, have a bit of padding in my rear too, and am suffering from Coccyx pain also. I am determined to find a way to get back on my bicycle, so if I find a seat that works well for me, I will be sure to come back here and post it...!

Angel

[Kiwi Stoker]

I have just bought a classic step through cycle with a Brooks B67S saddle. I sat on one in the shop and it was very comfortable, even had a trial ride outside. However,on collecting my bike today and having a 10 minute cycling session (after a break of 15 years) I have pain in my coccyx. I am 61 and have little padding in my rear end. Husband has adjusted the saddle to level and has raised it slightly. We have also applied proofite. Is there anything else I can do? Why was the saddle in the shop so comfortable and mine isn't - same model. Very concerned as one of the reasons I stopped cycling 15 years ago was that I found it too uncomfortable

The one thing with Brooks saddles is that you have to "break them in". This involves riding and prooofliting the saddle regularly so it moulds to your sit bones. It you cannot stand trying to do this I would suggest looking for another saddle. Also are you wearing padded shorts? If not it is worth investing in these- even it they are MTB shorts (normal looking shorts with a padded liner inside).