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DB20XMAX69 
| 09 Nov 04:31 |
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Joined: 12 Aug 2010 Posts: 3 Bike: My Profile | Could anyone please offer advice or guidance - ive been riding for 18 months now - got a giant defy 2. Ive tried various saddles and nappy cream but i cant ride more than 15 miles without getting terrible pains on either side of my backside - only on the area that is in contact with the saddle. I get the same thing riding my mountain bike. Is there a specialist cream or gel on the market? or is it due to my excess weight? ive been stopped smoking for 2 years now and im up to 14 stone ;-( --- the reason why i started cycling. Any suggestions would be gratefully recieved. thanks in advance Dudley |
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MatthewK
| 09 Nov 06:33 |
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Joined: 09 Nov 2010 Posts: 1 Bike: My Profile | There are quite a few gels that might help, Assos Chamois Cream has been one I've used for a few years (£10 a tub and lasts ages). Chamois Butter is also been highly praised by the guys in my local bike shop. Most shops have some small samples you could try to before you buy. These creams are best used with a good pair of shorts, it might be worth forking out for some bib shorts...bare in mind that there are big differences in the padding levels. I know you've tried a few saddles already, but it might be worth looking at the Charge Spoon if you haven't already done so. It's been popular upgrade from the standard saddle by many people I know (and reasonable priced at £20). The Allay saddles have a clever design with an air cushion and pump built in so you can change the firmness of the saddle to suit you weight. It might also be worth getting a saddle fitting, not everyone's sit bones are the same distance apart, therefore you might need a wider or narrower saddle. Specialised stores offer a fitting service (where you sit on a gel pad so they can measure without taking x-rays of your arse). Also worth checking that your current saddles are at the right angle, and set up correctly. Just a few degrees can make a big difference! Your local bike shop might be able to help with this. |
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dudley
| 09 Nov 06:56 |
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Joined: 16 Jan 2009 Posts: 498 Bike: My Profile | it's not your weight - i'm 16 stone! usually, saddle soreness is due to the 'breaking in' period that your backside requires. It sounds to me like you are a regular rider, so this is not the problem. I think a saddle fitting is the key. Everyones 'seat bones' are a different difference apart. If you do not have a saddle that corresponds to your 'seat bones' then the pressure points will inflame. get a reputable local bike store to fit you for a saddle, rather than buying more and more in the hope that they fit. Have you also played around with the angle of the saddle? My wife moaned about her saddle, but the pain went away with a very slight adjustment in angle. The creams are good at preventing the chafing, but they do nothing for the 'bruised' feeling |
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DB20XMAX69
| 09 Nov 14:31 |
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Joined: 12 Aug 2010 Posts: 3 Bike: My Profile | Thanks for the advice folks, Ive been onto a website re- saddle fitting and it appears my current saddle has the wrong "sit measurement" for me. http://www.epicidiot.com/sports/bicycle_saddles.htm You already probably know about this measurement - but if not follow the above link. Im pretty convinced this will solve my issues - I,ll purchase a saddle with the correct measurement asap and i,ll let you know how i get on. kindest regards and thanks again Dudley |
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