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I have recently started spinning classes and the hardest part is just dealing with pain from the bike seat itself !! I was told i should buy my own saddle cover but i have no clue which is the best or even if there are different types !?? What do you suggest ?
Answer
Bell Gel Base Bicycle Seat Cover
Versatile bicycle saddle cover for added comfort and reduced vibration
Shock-absorbing gel increases comfort on any bike saddle
Special anti-slip gripping material ensures cover stays secure on saddle
Breathable, stretch Lycra cover
Black color fits with any bicycle color scheme
http://www.amazon.com/Bell-Base-Bicycle-Seat-Cover/dp/B00005OKZ7/?tag=partptl-20
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Bell Gel Base Bicycle Seat Cover
Versatile bicycle saddle cover for added comfort and reduced vibration
Shock-absorbing gel increases comfort on any bike saddle
Special anti-slip gripping material ensures cover stays secure on saddle
Breathable, stretch Lycra cover
Black color fits with any bicycle color scheme
http://www.amazon.com/Bell-Base-Bicycle-Seat-Cover/dp/B00005OKZ7/?tag=partptl-20
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http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574865779&toolid=10001&campid=5336440665&customid=partptl&mpre=http%3a%2f%2fshop.ebay.com%2fi.html%3f_nkw%3dsaddle%2bcover%26_sacat%3d0%26_odkw%3dmarker%26_osacat%3d0%26_trksid%3dp3286.c0.m270.l1313
How to ride my bike comfortably?
Q. I just got a new bike and im super excited! I rode it all over the neighborhood. When I got back my inner thighs hurt from where the seat was and my legs felt stiff. Am I riding wrong?
Answer
Several problems & possible answers. Get ready for a lengthy answer...
First, you haven't ridden a bicycle in a while. You're leg & butt muscles are not used to it or trained for it. Would be like asking me to walk into a gym & dead-lift 400 lbs. without training. Can't be done. Saddles (seats) being too wide will rub or chafe the inner thighs. Most "newbies" think a wide saddle is the answer. It's not! A saddle should support your 'sit bones' only. Anything more than that is a waste. Also...what type or style of bike is it? Road bikes are designed for the rider to cover a distance comfortably. Comfort, hybrid & cruiser bikes are designed to cover short distances only. How far did you ride?
Back to the proper saddle... Is it a women's specific saddle? Or is it a generic saddle on a discount store bicycle? I would HIGHLY suggest the saddle on 1st link below for any hybrid, comfort or mountain bike.
Legs hurting? Was the saddle at the proper height? 2nd link. A saddle that is too low will cramp up leg muscles. Here's another key word to remember..."cadence". That's the rpm at which you pedal using only moderate pedal pressure. Learn how & when to shift gears to reach & maintain a cadence of at least 70-90 rpm in gears that are easy to "spin" vs. "push" or mashing down on the pedals. Links 3 & 4. Pros often hit 100-125 rpm when accelerating or climbing a hill.
In short...ride more often but go for shorter rides to start. Then build your way up to longer rides. You're using muscles & parts of your body that may not have been used in years. Last thought...read the on-line pamphlet Bicycling Street Smarts from cover to cover. Last link below.
Several problems & possible answers. Get ready for a lengthy answer...
First, you haven't ridden a bicycle in a while. You're leg & butt muscles are not used to it or trained for it. Would be like asking me to walk into a gym & dead-lift 400 lbs. without training. Can't be done. Saddles (seats) being too wide will rub or chafe the inner thighs. Most "newbies" think a wide saddle is the answer. It's not! A saddle should support your 'sit bones' only. Anything more than that is a waste. Also...what type or style of bike is it? Road bikes are designed for the rider to cover a distance comfortably. Comfort, hybrid & cruiser bikes are designed to cover short distances only. How far did you ride?
Back to the proper saddle... Is it a women's specific saddle? Or is it a generic saddle on a discount store bicycle? I would HIGHLY suggest the saddle on 1st link below for any hybrid, comfort or mountain bike.
Legs hurting? Was the saddle at the proper height? 2nd link. A saddle that is too low will cramp up leg muscles. Here's another key word to remember..."cadence". That's the rpm at which you pedal using only moderate pedal pressure. Learn how & when to shift gears to reach & maintain a cadence of at least 70-90 rpm in gears that are easy to "spin" vs. "push" or mashing down on the pedals. Links 3 & 4. Pros often hit 100-125 rpm when accelerating or climbing a hill.
In short...ride more often but go for shorter rides to start. Then build your way up to longer rides. You're using muscles & parts of your body that may not have been used in years. Last thought...read the on-line pamphlet Bicycling Street Smarts from cover to cover. Last link below.
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