Coccyx (Tailbone) Pain?

[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).