I’m 5ft 10in, 228lb (103kg) and have been riding ~8 hours a week on a Stages SB20 smart bike on TR for the last 1.5months. Before that I didn’t train at all. Everything has been going great so far. I have lost weight and my FTP has been increasing so I have nothing but positive things to say about …

Here is a good place to start: [image] FAQ: Saddle Pain, Soreness, Numbness on the Trainer Training This is a summary post to capture some of the common problems and proposed remedies for Saddle Pain, Soreness, Numbness while riding on the Trainer. Initial info was sparke…

[image] chrisnobla: Should I wear cycling shorts with the padding? Will it get better as I continue to lose weight? Yes and yes!! You still need to get a saddle that fits you well.

[image] chrisnobla: Should I buy a softer seat? No. In general, a firmer seat tends to be more comfortable (but counterintuitive). The best answer is just more saddle time. That is not to say you should not explore other saddle options…just that choosing a “soft” saddle is rarely the answe…

It is normal to feel some pain from the saddle when starting to ride, it takes some time getting used to and adapted to. That being said, you should definitely wear a good (and good fitting) pair of bib shorts with good padding. Personally I use Castelli, but there are other good brands out there. …

You probably don’t want to go to the expense of a bike fit just yet but there is plenty of information about bike fitting on the web which should help you. I found this book very useful though. Yes to bib shorts and yes to finding a saddle that works for you although that in itself can be an expensi…

I agree to everything already said above. Just to add a bit more: Make sure your hip is not tilting at every peddal stroke. This causes unnecessary rubbing. Ask someone to film you from the back. If you do, you need to bring the saddle down.

Bike shorts will make a big difference. I would not spend too much on them right now. Low end name brands will be fine. You might go from XL to Med in 6 months. For a new saddle ask your LBS if they have some sort of demo / ride before you buy plan. They should help with fitting it . Choosing the …

Chiming in on what others have said: 100% yes to padded short, 100% no to softer wider saddles, and 100% guaranteed it gets better over time. Just as a reference point: my first ride on a race-ish bike was 15 minutes at 80W and it was excruciating saddle pain. Also something to consider: after a f…

100% to the padded shorts, as a bigger guy you might find bibs a little more comfortable as they dont have a waste band. if your getting sore spots and chaffing, dont be afraid to use chamois cream. keeps everything sliding and not sticking :wink:

Spend a little money and get at least a decent pair of shorts. The cheaper ones and the liners (that come in MTB shorts) that I’ve bought don’t have very good density foam. I bought a few pair of decent shorts at Steepncheap (assuming it’s still in existence) at least 5 years ago, think I paid $60is…

I'm obese and new to this, my butt hurts after an hour of training. Tips?

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mcneese.chad July 31, 2023, 2:57pm 2

Here is a good place to start:

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I'm obese and new to this, my butt hurts after an hour of training. Tips?

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