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I have no where else to turn but you fine people. Is there anything suitable for wearing under your cycling shorts to protect your important parts from cold and chafing. -- I am even riding in a warm climate (so. FL) and after about two hours on my road bike, I get very uncomfortable. I wear some fairly nice shorts (peal iz) but I would love to wear one more thin layer of lycra under there to keep things a little more happy. I am on the verge of wearing my speedo on my next ride; I can't take it anymore!
I have no where else to turn but you fine people. Is there anything suitable for wearing under your cycling shorts to protect your important parts from cold and chafing. -- I am even riding in a warm climate (so. FL) and after about two hours on my road bike, I get very uncomfortable. I wear some fairly nice shorts (peal iz) but I would love to wear one more thin layer of lycra under there to keep things a little more happy. I am on the verge of wearing my speedo on my next ride; I can't take it anymore! You might consider Andiamo padded briefs or skins. They have a small amount of padding for cyclists and you can wear them under just about anything, including regular cycling shorts. I wear the skins under x-country skiing tights in the cold this time of year (it's hovering around 32F lately) and I love them. Lots of LBSs carry them, but here's a page from REI for your reference:
http://www.rei.com/category/4500929.htm?vcat=REI_SSHP_CYCLING_TOC
I have no where else to turn but you fine people. Is there anything suitable for wearing under your cycling shorts to protect your important parts from cold and chafing. -- I am even riding in a warm climate (so. FL) and after about two hours on my road bike, I get very uncomfortable. I wear some fairly nice shorts (peal iz) but I would love to wear one more thin layer of lycra under there to keep things a little more happy. I am on the verge of wearing my speedo on my next ride; I can't take it anymore!
Wearing anything between the skin and your shorts is the problem resulting in the chafing. If you're cold, wear a pair of workout tights over your shorts or invest in some cycling specific tights.
well. I don't wear anything under the shorts. I can't wear tights- its usually 60+ degrees when I ride- tights would suck. It only starts to be a problem after about 25 miles or so. Then it really kicks in.
I saw a pair of those briefs discussed above in a random discount bike catalog- they sell the same thing without padding. I can't see how a thin lycra layer under my shorts is going to cause anything worse than what I experience now. And I am not going out to buy yet another piece of over-priced cycling clothing. So there. :D
well. I don't wear anything under the shorts. I can't wear tights- its usually 60+ degrees when I ride- tights would suck. It only starts to be a problem after about 25 miles or so. Then it really kicks in.
I saw a pair of those briefs discussed above in a random discount bike catalog- they sell the same thing without padding. I can't see how a thin lycra layer under my shorts is going to cause anything worse than what I experience now. And I am not going out to buy yet another piece of over-priced cycling clothing. So there. :D
It's not that easy to be comfortable on a bike seat for 2 hours or more. Believe for most it requires some pretty careful set up, as well as a season or two of conditioning.
Not sure of the cause of your discomfort, but don't believe additional layers are the needed, not when it's 60+ degrees anyway. Sounds like you're having two problems; chaffing and lack of circulation.
Chaffing is usually cureable with a good application of lubricant. You can use hand cream, vasoline, utter butter, etc, or buy some special-purpose cycling stuff. If your saddle isn't fitting right, ie, too narrow at the back, or too wide at the nose, that could cause chaffing as well of course.
Lack of circulation also could be caused by your saddle, saddle tilt, or other bike fit issues. If your bike is set up in a typical roadrace position, but you don't look like a typical pro rider, eg, 32 inch (or smaller) waist, that could be the problem.
Easiest quick fix is to just get off the bike for 5 minutes every hour to restore circulation. Also, standing out of the saddle briefly every few miles is great too. Around here, plenty of opportunities to stand on the hills. In FL, you could always shift up to the big ring on the flats, stand up and pedal/coast for a minute. Takes a little practice to do this in a pack, but it's a great way to get relief without stopping.
well. I don't wear anything under the shorts. I can't wear tights- its usually 60+ degrees when I ride- tights would suck. It only starts to be a problem after about 25 miles or so. Then it really kicks in.
I saw a pair of those briefs discussed above in a random discount bike catalog- they sell the same thing without padding. I can't see how a thin lycra layer under my shorts is going to cause anything worse than what I experience now. And I am not going out to buy yet another piece of over-priced cycling clothing. So there. :D
I agree with DHK that at 60+ degrees that coldness is probably not the issue, but perhaps numbness or discomfort caused by pressure. His suggestions are good ones.
Chafing is also not a temperature issue. Despite the fact the the PI shorts are not inexpensive, they may not be the right ones for you. A different brand may have the padding in a different distribution or shape or thickness that may suit your anatomy better. In my experience many shorts sold these days have too much padding that can actually contribute to discomfort by impairing good fit of the shorts. Sort of what I would imagine riding a bike with a diaper might feel like.
Get a proper saddle to ass fitting. Sounds like your butt is moving around too much on your saddle. Why? Many reasons, but one to check is the height. If it is even a bit too high you will end up rocking side to side as you reach for the pedal on the downstroke. 25 miles is not really all that long in the saddle to be having a problem requiring ass cream, it's not like you're putting in 100 plus. Maybe drop your saddle about 10mm and check the nose orientation. Also, make sure you get up and off the saddle every once in a while to increase circulation.
I concur that saddle height and tilt are the the leading causes of nether discomfort. Bring a tool along to experiment every 10+ miles or when you start feeling numb. It may take a while. -FTU
I gotta agree that another layer under there aint gonna do much for comfort. As another post mentioned... LUBE it up. Especially down here, man, lube is a life saver. And get rid of the excess hair down there if you havent already. Let the lube stick right on the skin. Get that saddle selection/position correct, and stand up every now and then.
Craft makes a wind block pannel undershort - it is the only thing one should ever consider wearing under the sorts.
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