How long do I give the saddle?

[Jenny]

Hi All,
My husband just recently bought me a Specialized Ariel for my birthday. I have been out only 4 times now, so pretty new to riding. However, the seat is still hurting me. For the first 10 minutes I really don't even want to sit down! Is that normal? How much longer to give it? Not sure what options I have.

Thanks,
Jenny

[zoom-zoom]

Where is it hurting? Sit bone pain is normal and good--it means your weight is where you want it. Up front...? No go. If it's up front it could be something that requires simple angle adjustment. Barring that, it may just be the wrong saddle for you.

[Jenny]

Where is it hurting? Sit bone pain is normal and good--it means your weight is where you want it. Up front...? No go. If it's up front it could be something that requires simple angle adjustment. Barring that, it may just be the wrong saddle for you.

It's my butt area, not up front. By the end of the ride I don't notice it anymore. Just seems to be the first 10 minutes of the ride.

[zoom-zoom]

It's all good, then. It will get better, I promise. A sore butt at first is really and truly a GOOD thing!

[Wahine]

It's my butt area, not up front. By the end of the ride I don't notice it anymore. Just seems to be the first 10 minutes of the ride.

This is good. It means that you're weight is on the sit bones. It'll take a couple of weeks for the sensitivity to ease up. But overall it sounds like you're on your saddle properly.

[indysteel]

What shorts are you wearing? For me, it's all about combining the right shorts with the right saddle.

[malkin]

Your butt will toughen up as you put on miles.