Has anyone experienced pressure sores? Not your typical saddle sore, but an area of skin which seems normal, but a pressure point has built up over time? I’ve been taking issues for months, which i think started from spending 15-18hrs a week on the trainer during lockdown, when i couldn’t ride outs…

So you potentially identified a pressure point that matches to your issue. What if any changes were made based on that info? If you haven’t seen it, here is my thread meant to cover a wide range of saddle related issues, with some suggestions for changes: [image] FAQ: Saddle Pain…

Thanks, yes I have changed my saddle and moved it to get the pressure better distributed, but still experiencing issues

Hard to suggest more. Assuming your pressure mapping lead to a “proper” saddle choice and position, and the issue present inside and outside, leaves maybe clothing that we haven’t mentioned. But my guess is that you have looked into that already.

I get pressure sores also. The only solution I’ve found is to use a saddle with a lot of padding. Unfortunately, these are harder to find than I’d like. Most newer saddles are pretty hard.

So pressure sores are a thing? i had convinced myself i made that up…never heard it mentioned before.

If this article describes your problem, I dealt with it for 10 years before mostly resolving it last year and then found out what the issue was just within the last couple of months: [image] Ischial bursitis – How to spot this sit-bone injury and stop it ruining your... Dr James Noake, …

Foam density. I’m not 100% I understand the issue but, I’m still amazed after decades of serious riding/training, how a pad can affect comfort. The density of the foam is a big part of it for me…

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DaveWh December 2, 2020, 11:12pm 9

I’m using your term - but that’s what it is. I have sharp sit bones I think. Both my brothers have the same issue. Runs in the family.

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