[email protected] (Paul Southworth) wrote in message
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> In article <
[email protected]>, samuel <
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> >hello you bikers what is the trick to avoid "the burning ass" feeling? the one you get after some
> >hours on the bike?
>
> 1. You get less of it when your ass becomes leathery enough. More miles!
>
> 2. Some shorts chafe more than others - you'll need to figure out which chamois design is best for
> your ass.
>
> 3. If you end up with broken skin from chafing some kind of lube/ointment is a good idea, such as
> Bag Balm, antibiotic ointment, etc. Many of them are mostly petroleum jelly. There are many to
> choose from and you can find some of the recommendations by searching the archives of this
> newsgroup on groups.google.com. You can apply these to your skin directly or to the chamois,
> depending on the product.
>
> 4. Poor bike fit can greatly worsen chafing and pressure problems. Getting fitted properly and
> making sure that the reach is not too long, saddle not too high, saddle a reasonable match to
> your anatomy, etc. will solve many of those kinds of comfort problems.
>
> --Paul
try Chamois Butter or A&D ointment...Bag Balm all about the same but they work
ouch