My saddle is killing me

[latelatebloomer]

Just a little helper tip regarding healing. (My saddle's not going the distance, either) After my big ride on Sat, my vulva area was just a little sore - but then got irritated by something I put in the bath water. DH suggested the aloe gel with lidocaine that we keep in the fridge for sunburns. It worked GREAT (but I let it warm up a little Hope you're mended and "getting back together."

[farrellcollie]

In terms of an adjustable stem - I got this one from a place called yellow jersey -the AX50 adapter
- but it is a cool and easy to install adjustable stem
Try this:
http://www.yellowjersey.org/ax50.html

[Selkie]

Just a little helper tip regarding healing. (My saddle's not going the distance, either) After my big ride on Sat, my vulva area was just a little sore - but then got irritated by something I put in the bath water. DH suggested the aloe gel with lidocaine that we keep in the fridge for sunburns. It worked GREAT (but I let it warm up a little Hope you're mended and "getting back together."

Aquaphor also works great for chafing in the nether-regions. I used it a lot--post-ride--this past winter.

[Kathi]

You said you have short arms? Did they position your handlebars in relation to your saddle to accomodate them? Are you bending from the hips or from the waist? Are you curving your back to reach the handlebars? You should be in a neutral position and may require the handlebars be raised.

Are the handlebars short reach? Many WSD bikes include short reach handlebars. They bring the brifters closer to you and center you better over the bike.

Also, your saddle could be too high. Try lowering it slightly to see if that helps.