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Recently I noticed I had two bruises in my buttock. The bruises match the place my bones meet the saddle, but I noticed the bruises because of a discomfort about 2 inches above the bruises. The discomfort is like the one you get after an injection.
I changed bike and saddle in May, the saddle is a Specialized narrower that the previous one (not much) and with less padding than the previous one. But I had no problems in May, June or most July. It was until late July that the injection-like feeling started.
Last Saturday did a light ride and Monday and Tuesday off training and today I resumed training. I have no problems except when my cadence goes above 85rpm more less. Not counting training, the annoyance is not very noticeable, except when I sit in hard surfaces
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I am using arnica to reduce discomfort, but I am worried about the possibilities of the problem affecting my performance in the occasional races I participate.
Besides doing more stand riding to rest buttock in long rides, what would you suggest?
I changed bike and saddle in May, the saddle is a Specialized narrower that the previous one (not much) and with less padding than the previous one. But I had no problems in May, June or most July. It was until late July that the injection-like feeling started.
Last Saturday did a light ride and Monday and Tuesday off training and today I resumed training. I have no problems except when my cadence goes above 85rpm more less. Not counting training, the annoyance is not very noticeable, except when I sit in hard surfaces
.
I am using arnica to reduce discomfort, but I am worried about the possibilities of the problem affecting my performance in the occasional races I participate.
Besides doing more stand riding to rest buttock in long rides, what would you suggest?