cdk12 Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 HI All Please could you assist me with how to cussion my seat as im new to cycling and my butt get really sore after riding for a while. Will cycling shorts help or those gel seat covers. Thanks for the advice ****************************Who new dirt could be so much fun
parabola Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 say no to gel seat covers, they usually only feel good for about 5 minutes. Cycling shorts with padding help tremendously, but having the right saddle is extremely important. Sometimes less padding feels better so stay away from those thick cushioned seats. I think at the end of the day you just need to find what works for you, but a small amount of pain is pretty usual when you are just starting out.
Iwan Kemp Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 +1 for cycling shorts. Big gel / spunge covers might feel great but they can cause pinching which reduces blood-flow. This feel lead to pins and needles. Stick it out. It gets better. Or worse.
cdk12 Posted January 28, 2009 Author Posted January 28, 2009 Hi Guys thanks for the advice should I get the Baggy cycling shorts or the tight fit spandex 1s
Older Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 HI All Please could you assist me with how to cussion my seat as im new to cycling and my butt get really sore after riding for a while. Will cycling shorts help or those gel seat covers. Thanks for the advice ****************************Who new dirt could be so much fun Speensalf lekker dik op die spons gesmeer.
Iwan Kemp Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Whatever you feel most comfortable in. I prefer baggies, but when RB'ing they tend to get a bit anoying. They flap and move and can cause wind resistance. But for MTB'ing I prefer baggies. Don't skimp on the chamois and use chamois cream. And call if you're gonna late!
cdk12 Posted January 28, 2009 Author Posted January 28, 2009 Hi All What is the Whole chamois and chamois cream thing i cant seen to understand it. Please explain*************I know the tune but the words escape me.
parabola Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 personal preference I guess. Havent had too much experience with the tight shorts, but baggies are rad for recreational riding, for longer rides bib shorts would be ideal as they dont shift around so much. Go to a decent bike shop and have your sit-bones measured on the Specialised machine and you can kinda get an idea of the right saddle width, they usually come in 130-150mm widths, especially if you feel like your sit bones are 'bruised' after riding. If you think about it the saddle is the main point of contact between you and your bike so dont skimp on the the seat especially if you planning on doing longer rides.parabola2009-01-28 09:34:20
mudda Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 time in the saddle will build up resistance. New cyclists allways experience pain and look around for saddles, fixes, witch craft to make the pain go-away. The problem is that your body has not yet adapted to a small sit area. The chaps are right - a good pair of shorts combined with a comfortable seat is your best option. Then its time in the saddle, no escaping that.
RodTi Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Buy a Brooks saddle. Cry. curse. die. For about 1-6 months, until its moulded perfectly to the shape of your butt. Then spend the rest of your life wondering why all the other idiots suffer like they do - when heaven is butt (punny) one ugly, huge and heavy saddle/seat away... And no.I don't have a Brooks.Nor do I work for them/sell them. But I am really trying to talk myself out of getting one.Need help! Good luck.As they all said - nothing cures butt-sore than time on the saddle.And a good chamois. And a good chamois-cream.And a good saddle. Like a Brooks.
Santa C Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 A great pair of bib shorts go along way, much better then baggy pants cycling shorts
cdk12 Posted January 29, 2009 Author Posted January 29, 2009 Hi All What is this Chamois and chamois cream im hearing about as i have no clue to what it is. Thanks for the advice
MacPhisto Posted February 1, 2009 Posted February 1, 2009 Chamois is basically the padding on the inside of bib shorts - although, with the proliferation of shorts with padding inside, one could probably extend the meaning to cover them as well. From what I've gathered, in the past, the cyclists' padding was made from chamois - which, if you've ever washed your car using a chamois cloth, is a special type of leather (calf I think) that is soft, absorbent and tough... These days, the padding is mostly synthetic, and consists out of a range of materials - but the name has stuck. Chamois cream is the generic name for a range of creams that one can purchase to smear onto your parts that come into contact with the 'chamois', and onto the chamois itself. They are usually antiseptic in nature, and are designed to reduce the chance of chaffing and prevent saddle sores etc by disinfecting potential problem areas while you're riding... So get yourself a good pair of bibshorts, and ditto a tub of cream - and Bob's your uncle... Hope this helps!
Thug Posted February 1, 2009 Posted February 1, 2009 All I can recommend is T.I.T.S. to cure a sore butt. And there are no nipples involved!!
cat-i Posted February 1, 2009 Posted February 1, 2009 Hi All What is this Chamois and chamois cream im hearing about as i have no clue to what it is. baby bum cream. fissan or similar. the only reason guys use the proper chamois-product, is because they don't want to be seeb walking into the pharmacy to buy it something remotely related: how on earth do i prevent mud from coming into the cycling shorts?four days on SabieX with LOTS of mud; never sitting in mud.one day at northern farm - far less mud than on sabie ... and i sat on mud for about 40 kays ... how do i prevent this???
Guest Agteros Posted February 1, 2009 Posted February 1, 2009 Hi All What is this Chamois and chamois cream im hearing about as i have no clue to what it is. baby bum cream. fissan or similar. the only reason guys use the proper chamois-product' date=' is because they don't want to be seeb walking into the pharmacy to buy it something remotely related: how on earth do i prevent mud from coming into the cycling shorts?four days on SabieX with LOTS of mud; never sitting in mud.one day at northern farm - far less mud than on sabie ... and i sat on mud for about 40 kays ... how do i prevent this???[/quote'] Who would not want to admit to having a baby in the house? Anycase Antipeol (spelling?) is way better for a burning baby bum than Fissan paste! Dunno how it will work as chamois cream though...?
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