No, I'm not talking about riding horses.
I'm 6'0", 235 lbs, and have been back on my bike a lot this spring. I say "a lot" because I get out often, but I can't ride for any length of time (5-6 miles max) because of saddle comfort. I have a 23 year old mountain bike that I've converted to a hybrid/commuter with some road bike drive train parts and 26x1.4" road tires. The original saddle used to be comfortable to me when the bike was new; I'd ride with my friend all the time. But for my adult self, it wasn't good. So I replaced it with a larger and softer (and cheap) Bell seat.
Doing some research has led me to realize that the large cushy seats are only intended for light recreational riding and will cause a lot of pressure points if on the bike for a long time.
So please let me know what works for you, and/or what advice you've received over the years. I'm not nearly tired after 6 miles and I'd like to ride for much longer distances at a time.
Oh...I also usually ride with normal shorts, not cycling shorts. Due to a number of factors, I'd prefer to find a solution that allows me to keep riding with normal shorts, though if I really need to move to cycling shorts, I'd do it.
Edit: not to get too personal, but I usually ride wearing briefs. I imagine that switching to boxers would make a big difference, especially since the source of the discomfort is right on the bottom of my bum...right where the brief "line" is.
I'm 6'0", 235 lbs, and have been back on my bike a lot this spring. I say "a lot" because I get out often, but I can't ride for any length of time (5-6 miles max) because of saddle comfort. I have a 23 year old mountain bike that I've converted to a hybrid/commuter with some road bike drive train parts and 26x1.4" road tires. The original saddle used to be comfortable to me when the bike was new; I'd ride with my friend all the time. But for my adult self, it wasn't good. So I replaced it with a larger and softer (and cheap) Bell seat.
Doing some research has led me to realize that the large cushy seats are only intended for light recreational riding and will cause a lot of pressure points if on the bike for a long time.
So please let me know what works for you, and/or what advice you've received over the years. I'm not nearly tired after 6 miles and I'd like to ride for much longer distances at a time.
Oh...I also usually ride with normal shorts, not cycling shorts. Due to a number of factors, I'd prefer to find a solution that allows me to keep riding with normal shorts, though if I really need to move to cycling shorts, I'd do it.
Edit: not to get too personal, but I usually ride wearing briefs. I imagine that switching to boxers would make a big difference, especially since the source of the discomfort is right on the bottom of my bum...right where the brief "line" is.
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