500 seat

[bill turchinetz]

Hello!
i have had my 500 for a week and have ridden it twice for an hour or so each time. I haven't had a bike for many years and LOVE it!
Problem is my tailbone is killing me! It is fine while seated in a chair but standing up is murder. I *think* my saddle height is correct and I try to use proper posture.
Would this be a seat padding issue or seat style, or is it to be expected for an out of shape newb?
Thanks!

-BT

 

[Shea N Encinitas]

In addition to looking at your fit on the bike you probably want to consider a BodyFloat or Thudbuster seatpost suspension, seriously improved my hardtail Dash, heck I even use it on a full suspension Haibike. -S

 

[Paul E.]

I second that. No amount of adjusting got rid of butthurt from riding on a somewhat bumpy bike path but getting a Thudbuster did it.

 

[Ace]

What size seat post do these bikes require? I'm eyeing up this one... http://www.xxcycle.com/seat-post-suspended-sun-tour-ncx-sp-12-316-mm,,en.php