Today's Forum Topics
Set as homepage
|
View
New Forum Topics Today's Forum Topics Set as homepage |
 |
|
|||||||
Welcome to CyclingForums.com You are currently viewing our website as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions. You will have to register before you can post to this thread. By joining our free online community you will have access to post new topics, communicate privately with other cyclingforums.com members (PM), respond to polls, upload photos and access other special features like product reviews and classifieds. |
 |
|
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread | Display Modes |
05-09.-2003, 05:03 AM
|
#1 |
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 1
|
saddle sore
riding more than four hours becomes a sore problem .new to riding long distance any suggestion welcomed.
 |
|
|
|
05-09.-2003, 08:24 AM
|
#2 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 1,668
|
An annoying problem indeed! Various things are suggested:
Clean cycling nicks, and consider using chamois cream. Clean you bum and your undercarriage (perineum) before rides. Better quality nicks and saddle. For established sores, they either need a rest period, squeezing the pus out of them or else dry them out with methylated spirits. |
|
|
|
|
06-09.-2003, 10:46 PM
|
#3 | |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 840
|
Re: saddle sore
Quote:
If you do not mind having a larger looking saddle. Could always use saddle covers that gets filled with air. Or spend more $$ and get carbon seatpost..... Memph
__________________
Lonewolf, the pack hunter.... |
|
|
|
|
|
07-09.-2003, 10:44 PM
|
#4 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Newcastle, Australia
Posts: 334
|
Find a saddle that fits your bum better, or tilt your current saddle if a replacement is not an option/
I've never found Chamios Cream, but use an anticeptic cream before I go on long rides. the problem is the build up of bacteria infecting the sores. Be sure to get changed as soon as you finish the ride. Sitting in a Cafe for an hour directly after the ride could be exasperating the problem. |
|
|
|
|
08-09.-2003, 03:22 AM
|
#5 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: AZ
Posts: 863
|
i found that seat tilt took care of recurring sores for me, then
after 2 hours on the bike ouch what pressure that seat a selle slr trans am, i bought a FIZIK what relief much better i forget im on the saddle even after 3 hours of riding. |
|
|
|
|
12-09.-2003, 09:10 PM
|
#6 |
|
Member
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Arizona, USA
Posts: 55
|
I've been there too!
Because not all butts are created equal you'll need to find a saddle that suits your physiology. Like Zaskar, I now use a Fizik, but I tried several saddles before I found one that really feels comfortable. I would say that a lot of my friends are now using Fizik saddles. Then you need to get the saddle position (height, fore/aft position and tilt) set up correctly for you. A licensed cycling coach or highly experienced fitter would be the best option here, although you can do it for yourself. Good shorts are critical and a good chamois cream - Assos Chamois Cream or Chamois Butter- make a real difference. Finally, for chafing and sore spots Bag Balm really helps the healing process. Hope this helps! |
|
|
|
|
19-09.-2003, 04:55 PM
|
#7 |
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 4
|
A question from a newbie (but not young) rider:
I used to have sores which were quite annoying and fairly painfull which went away with a saddle change accompanied by upgraded personal butt-care procedures. Nevertheless I'm still left with calluses of sorts,they're more like different shaded skin than real calluses, functionally they're quite neutral now but they make me curious if this is inevitable for a serious rider or if should be looking for a different saddle again. Enjoy Pavel |
|
|
|
Linear Mode
