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

the_galway_fry

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

DirkVoodoo

Might want to go see a Doctor first.

steinone

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

Junior

Obvious questions

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

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.

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.

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?

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:

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.