Why does the bike hurt my butt?
602945
when you sit on a bike seat, it's your 'ischial tuberosities', or 'sit bones' that take most of your weight - these are the bony bits at the bottom of your butt. everyone has different sit bones, and it really is just a case of some seats not suiting some butts.\n\nwomen's sit bones are further apart, so this is why women-specific seats are wider, but obviously there's a lot of variation between different people of the same gender. it may be that this seat just doesn't suit you.\n\nhowever, before you go and buy a gel cover or a different seat, try altering the angle (if your seat is adjustable) and the height. as a starting point your legs should almost be straight at the bottom of the pedal stroke (not too straight as your hips will rock side-to-side, and that will hurt!), and the top of the seat should be almost flat. if that's still not right, then try tweaking it a little. half and inch forward / back / up / down or a couple of degrees tilt forward or back can make a lot of difference.\n\nthe other thing to consider is the handlebar height and reach - make sure that's comfy too.
825445
you have to give it alot of gas at first to get it pop up. then use your body to help keep balance, but also use the throttle a little. give it a little gas if you feel the front end going down. dont kick the gas too hard, if you do you'll fall backwards, and that will hurt.
1172166
Congratulations on the win!\n\nPity about your knee. I think you should do two things:\n\n1 If this is persistent, get some advice from a good sports physio or a specialist doctor. It doesn't sound within the normal range of post-ride aches and pains.\n\n2 Change your pedals for a set with more float - both frogs and eggbeaters are good in this respect. Maybe even consider returning to platforms. Try a few vigorous training rides on platforms and see if this cures the problem. \n\nIf you have the typical woman's wide pelvis your knee joints will be inwardly rotated to a greater degree than some (straight up and down) women and most men. You require the maximum floatability because the anatomical relationship in the length from hip joint to knee joint causes a lot more rotational movement of the long female femur. \n\nDon't risk your knees, you'll spend more than half your life regretting it. I speak from experience. I'm a lifelong mad-keen cyclist. Now I'm in my mid-50's a ride every day with clicky knees and a dull, precisely bounded pain somewhere in the medial side of my right knee joint. Getting up stairs is painful for me and sometimes so acute I think my right knee is going to give way. Its a heavy price to pay when I still have maybe 35 years cycling left in me.
424356
This is a common problem!\n\nTry the following:\n\n1 Use emery paper to slightly roughen the inside of the seat tube of the bike frame, be careful not to remove paint from the top of the frame or the outside.\n\n2 Surprisingly enough, lubricate the seat tube with white grease.\n\n3 Check that the little cutout at the back of the seat tube is not closed up - if so your seat post is too small for your frame tube!\n\nNow try again.\n\nIf no luck:\n\n3 Go to your bike shop and buy a shim of the correct diameter for your frame (they'll have a range in stock - either take your bike or your seat post to enable the shop to select the right shim).\n\n4 Change the bolt for a lever type - this tightens much more effectively (and allows you to instantly adjust or remove the saddle without tools).\n\nGood luck!
1142998
I would suggest riding a stationary bike. It would tone,shape, and help burn off fat from your thighs and buttocks at the same time and its less painful! ( smile)
192882
Sometimes new bikes need a little breaking-in (like shoes) so don't worry too much right now.  But if its a loud squeak then maybe the ball-bearings in the hub need some more lubrification.  \nIt could even be coming from the stem as well, as you get up out of the saddle you put more weight on the handle-bars the steering tube might be getting rubbed. \nIf you got the tools its easy to apply some lube but if not you should take it to a bike shop.\nAlso check the spokes to make sure they are all the same tension because the wheel could be flexing and rubbing the brake pads (maybe).\nGood luck.
827049
you use your hands to pedal...it has different gearings on the cogs, freewheel, and sprocket. it is a funny position to ride in but is very good to strenghthen your arms and your whole upper body. it just takes getting used to.
84169
Take pain medication before you ride your bike or wear some sort of support around the area that hurts.  Not much else you can do but not ride your bike to the point that your foot starts to hurt.
139113
practice....its a little easier if you have a rear shock, but there is a delay with the shock due to more pre-load thats slows you down, so going over obsticles are timed differently,  i prefer hard tail.  level your cranks parellel to the ground (or close) push down with  your weight bending your knees, into the bike towards the ground, if youre using platform pedals angle your toes down so you have some grip on the pedals and shoes. after you preload down on the bike, use the energy from the preload to pull the bike upwards with your feet hooked to the pedals and up on the handlebar.  like your jumping with your bike under you.  you dont have to be going fast, you can even do it stalling (being still). and practice
866009
well a fall could do it.... i burised my knee badly when my bike went out from under me. It hurt but it wasnt too bad.\n\nBut please dont hurt yourself
550659
If you think that it is due to bike riding, then change the position of sitting and handle of your bike. Make is comfortable just like the position of sitting on a chair and resting. If handle is short change it to higher one and keep it closer to your hands in a comfortable position. Don't make it stylish position. Hope this will help you.
667523
as soon as ur front tyre is in the air u try to pull the bike towards ur body n try to stand up on the foot rest.don't worry u keep trying n u will get there.the more u practice the more easy it becomes.
1115936
Everyone's lessons are different... I've learned that a saddle that feels great for 30 miles can be agony at 75 miles. Always check the tightness of components. A crank coming off 30 miles from home just sucks. Sometimes, leave the thorn in the tire until you get home! Carry a spare tube AND a patch kit. And if the worst that happens is that you have to walk your bike home 5 miles and it's a nice day out, hey, it's a nice day. You're still alive.\n\nI've learned that road bikes, with wide enough tires, can tackle about 70 percent of the trails designed for mountain bikes. Sometimes you should slow down and enjoy the ride, look at the scenery. Not every ride is a training ride - take the kids along and show them how to bunny hop and pull wheelies. I've found out that if you are out riding your MTB and come upon a motocross track the locals have built, ride all the way around it before you try to ride the 8' hill or you'll do the concusion confusion. Don't do wheelies when you're clipped in unless you're Floyd Landis. Realise that sometimes, if all's quiet, your Grandfather is there with you, having a good time. \n\nI've learned the "ugly" side, too: That some drivers are not only just plain ignorant, but vindictive as well. I've learned that if you flip someone off for driving like a jerk, most loudmouths won't get out of the security of thier car.  The ones that do are most likely small but scrappy women (more balls then most men). I've learned that most drivers who swear at you have a very limited vocabulary, and if you point this out to them, they get so frustrated they will sit thru a green light. And I've learned that when a vehicle does strike a rider it's never, ever a pretty sight and even worse when it's a kid (ran as an EMT/Firefighter for a while).\n\nAnd I've learned that if you empty your mind while riding that your God will reveal him/herself.\n\nGo. Ride. Enjoy.
1046913
treadmill most definately....works more of the legs and butt than a bike does
818854
Probably the exercise bike as it doesn't put a lot of stress on the knee (as long as you don't put to much resistance on the flywheel/tensioner,also make sure your seat is the correct height you want to have a slight bend in your knee at full stretch.
169123
If the bicycle is older, or has been used extensively, the chainring(s) (i.e. the large circular piece to which the pedals are connected) may be worn and in need of replacing (which can be expensive -- can you see the teeth of the chainring poking out of the top of the chain?).  Or the chain may need replaced.  Or your front and/or rear derailleur(s) may need adjusted.\n\nTake you bike in for some service.
761542
Before u go buy a fancy cycle, pls consult ur doctor to know whether u can ride a bicycle at all. U don't want to aggravate ur back problem further....