Quote Originally Posted by Muirenn View Post
I'd rather see what is causing the sore sit-bone pain. What saddle is it? How long have you had the saddle? How good is your overall bike fit? Did you get a professional fitting?
I'd agree! Okay, I haven't had a "professional" fitting, but if my seat's a hair too low...

... tho' I remember the ride that inspired me to write the "Carbon Fiber Blues" song... I took my aluminum Trek on a week long tour ride, and my butt did get sore -- especially that third day when I forgot to top off the tires. Soft tires, soft ride? NOT. That bike I have to be riding faster to be comfortable (because I'm pushing down more and leaning forward more)... better padded shorts might have helped but I got a good song out of it and... now I stick to steel for multi-day rides.

Still, to me, screaming sitbones after 20 miles suggests a fit issue. Can't give advice on shorts (it's usually saddles that have padding there) -- I don't wear 'em usually unless it's >30 miles.