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a pain in the bo****ks!!

  • 02-08-2009 2:57pm
    #1
    the_galway_fry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 282 ✭✭


    hi i get a fairly acute pain in my nether regions when cycling usually after about 7-10k.
    has anyone any ideas as to what might be causing this? still only a cycling newbie but its really starting to annoy me,do i need to look at a new saddle,adjusting my current saddle position or what?
    thanks


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  • #2
    DirkVoodoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,505 ✭✭✭✭DirkVoodoo


    Might want to go see a Doctor first.


  • #3
    steinone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 302 ✭✭steinone


    Good advice, but yes, saddle position will(should) make a big difference.


  • #4
    Junior
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,238 ✭✭✭Junior


    Obvious questions

    1 - Is your saddle at the right height ?
    2 - Is your saddle level ?
    3 - What sort of clothing are you wearing ?


  • #5
    Captain Havoc
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 11,394 Mod ✭✭✭✭Captain Havoc


    Do you wear cycling shorts? If not get a pair. If you feel they look untrendy you can put something else over them. Also if you want to avoid pain on the other side I'd recommend you get some chamois cream to rub into the cycling shorts/ part of the skin that has a lot of pressure on it.

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  • #6
    the_galway_fry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 282 ✭✭the_galway_fry


    Junior wrote: »
    Obvious questions

    1 - Is your saddle at the right height ?
    2 - Is your saddle level ?
    3 - What sort of clothing are you wearing ?

    1. im not 100% certain.
    2. it looks level
    3. usually adi cool shorts same as i use for running.and regular underwear.


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  • #7
    the_galway_fry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 282 ✭✭the_galway_fry


    jerseyeire wrote: »
    Do you wear cycling shorts? If not get a pair. If you feel they look untrendy you can put something else over them. Also if you want to avoid pain on the other side I'd recommend you get some chamois cream to rub into the cycling shorts/ part of the skin that has a lot of pressure on it.

    its not that they look untrendy its more a case that i look a bit daft on them :)
    are the padded ones that look like normal shorts ok?


  • #8
    hillclimber
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 54 ✭✭hillclimber


    Some of them are ok, especially for shorter spins.Probably best to get a pair with a removeable liner. That way you can get a decent pair of bib shorts and wear them underneath for longer spins. Whatever type you get, do not wear ordinary jocks underneath.(The ehem strangling/ chaffing effect is not one bit funny):eek:


  • #9
    petethedrummer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,604 ✭✭✭petethedrummer


    the_galway_fry wrote: »
    are the padded ones that look like normal shorts ok?

    Yes and no, I don't like the removable liner that comes with these type. They don't grip your leg and can ride up and gather in the crotchal region. I do wear them when cycling to work but use proper cycling shorts underneath and not the liner provided.


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