Tell me the truth about pain

[pyxichick]

Seat angle makes a huge difference. I had mine adjusted so it was level rather than slightly up at the front, and the pain went away. After a few rides, the pain returned, and my boyfriend looked at my saddle one day and said "your saddle shifted back." He was right. When I moved it back to level, it was comfortable again. I probably wouldn't have noticed by looking at it, so now I use a level to make sure it's where it should be.

[Geonz]

You've gotten some good advice... I just want to add that my crotch doesn't hurt from riding my diamond frame - I did a 48 miles today, though there were a couple of breaks, and that was without cycling shorts. (Of course, that might just mean I have no nerve endings... 'cept I know that's not true either ) However, that is true of my steel bike, and not really true of the aljuminum one...but it's my butt that hurts on that one.
The wrong saddle does bug me ... but the right bike, saddle and fit should mean no pain.

[WrensMom]

Thank you for your replies! I am really feeling encouraged now. I have been out bike shopping for a new upright bike (I have another thread about that). So far I have found a couple that might be ok, but I am still looking for "the one". I plan on riding some more this weekend.

Emily--your story sounds quite similar to mine, even the tailbone pain. The tailbone started acting up after the birth of my daughter, and while it is less painful than the crotch pain, it's not fun either. I still really like my 'bent though, and I don't plan on selling it, at least not yet. Your success with uprights gives me hope!