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  • 20-03-2005 10:59am
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    cormie
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    Hi,
    I used to cycle about 50-100 miles a week and had no problems with this. I don't cycle as much these days (damn car :mad: ) but the last two times I went for a long cycle, the saddle really gets to me where I sit and also at my legs where they touch off the saddle. Now I may have put on a bit of weight, but not that much. I also don't have proper cycling shorts (do these make a difference?), I usually cycle with jeans on. I have a nice gel saddle and I even have suspension on my saddle. The saddle is raised to suit my height. Id love pain free cycling, any suggestions?
    Thanks!


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    uberwolf
    Registered Users Posts: 7,579 ✭✭✭uberwolf


    the shorts, the shorts, the shorts.

    I'm tempted to leave it at that, but I've a feeling it's over simplifying. How far are you cycling nowadays for the pain to occur? and for how long at a time?

    your arse adapts to the saddle, but it takes a few spins to do so. If you're cycling for leisure get the shorts, if you're cycling to get somewhere 20 mins away stick with the jeans.


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    cormie
    Registered Users Posts: 20,792 ✭✭✭✭cormie


    Well I'm just thinking when I cycled from Bray to Dublin city and back again, say 20 miles or so..

    Do shorts really make a difference???? How?


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    redsupper
    Closed Accounts Posts: 75 ✭✭redsupper


    If you dont want to wear shorts you don't have to


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    uberwolf
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    they're padded and fitted. Which means more cushioning, less friction, and the sweat is wicked away.

    Of course, you then have to get over how they look. :confused:


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    cormie
    Registered Users Posts: 20,792 ✭✭✭✭cormie


    I think they look ok sometimes, I don't know why but couriers zooming around the city always seem to have good looking shorts!? I'll have a look out for some anyway:) Hopefully that will solve the problem!


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    uberwolf
    Registered Users Posts: 7,579 ✭✭✭uberwolf


    it's a big part of the solution, but your bum just had to get used to the saddle again. Which means taking the pain for 2 or 3 spins and then it should get better.


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    CrowdedHouse
    Registered Users Posts: 6,810 ✭✭✭CrowdedHouse


    Cormie if you're not into the cycling shorts look you could try something like these maybe

    http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=20292

    Seven Worlds will Collide



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    cormie
    Registered Users Posts: 20,792 ✭✭✭✭cormie


    Thanks for all the help!
    :)


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    Gavin
    Registered Users Posts: 4,676 ✭✭✭Gavin


    There's a bunch of nice baggy shorts on chainreactioncycles.com

    These shorts have the standard cycling short as an inner liner, then the outside is a more traditional short. It's what I'll be getting when I get paid next ! I think I'll avoid the less than complimentary standard shorts.

    Gav


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    Kaboogie
    Registered Users Posts: 49 ✭Kaboogie


    :)The main reason for a sore bum after a 50 mile cycle is not wearing the proper cycling shorts. :p Also check that your saddle is not too high.
    The shammy inside the shorts absorbs most of the sweat, which will prevent IRE...... Ouch! . :cool:


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