#4415782 - 04/11/18 01:54 AM
Cycling - what a difference proper shorts can make
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Not all padded shorts are created equal. I have recently started increasing my cycling in order to get a good workout from it. For me, this means 15.5 miles - about 300 miles per month. For a novice, this means learning about saddle discomfort. The cause of saddle discomfort can be related to multiple factors including saddle type, saddle position, and the clothing you wear (especially padded shorts). Anyway, long story short (no pun intended) - after experiencing numbness and pain in my crotch area for several weeks, I finally found the right combination of saddle and shorts. It can vary from cyclist to cyclist, but for me, it was a pair of bib shorts from Castelli and a saddle from Serfas. Saddle Bib Shorts I got the saddle used for $30 but the shorts were expensive at $150. Believe me, I have three other padded shorts but the Castellis have such a superior padding that the difference is worth it. In fact, as soon as I can afford it, I will buy a second pair. I guess when it comes to some things (like my "junk"), money is no object.
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#4415791 - 04/11/18 03:26 AM
Re: Cycling - what a difference proper shorts can make
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What kind of bike do you ride? I'm absolutely mad with jealousy if it's a Schwinn Stingray with the banana seat and the three speed shifter on the frame! From this guy, who restored one: http://schwinnstingray.net/blog/1972-restored-schwinn-lemon-peeler-krate/I think most of us kids would have gladly killed someone for it.
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#4415837 - 04/11/18 11:58 AM
Re: Cycling - what a difference proper shorts can make
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Last summer I saw a young lady cycling , and I can attest that proper shorts DO make the experience more pleasant Seriously...I have almost crashed a couple of times.
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#4415841 - 04/11/18 12:22 PM
Re: Cycling - what a difference proper shorts can make
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to the OP: I commute by bike and ride 40 km every weekday (800 km or 500 miles every month) and never experience any saddle discomfort, except the first 2 or 3 rides after the winter break. Don't use padded shorts, just my ordinary casual work clothes, and the saddle is nothing special. Everyone is different and all that, but I suspect your bike is not well fitted to your body measurements, suggest you look into it ( http://www.setthebike.com/theory) or bring the bike to a shop to get it fitted
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#4415870 - 04/11/18 04:24 PM
Re: Cycling - what a difference proper shorts can make
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I went through a lot of saddles, but ended up with a split one like posted...back when I was riding on the street. Shorts were a necessity too (I wore regular bike shorts or an underwear type), but like nibbio said, getting fitted is huge. Years later when I'd just put on too much weight and riding was simply painful to get back into, I moved to a recumbent, stationary when I got started at the gym. I LOVE IT. If I go back to riding on the road, I may end up getting one of these. They've gotten really popular around here over the last few years. Being that low on the road would take some getting used to, they are really close to the ground, it's got to be nerve-wracking around cars.
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#4415874 - 04/11/18 04:55 PM
Re: Cycling - what a difference proper shorts can make
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#4416013 - 04/12/18 02:43 PM
Re: Cycling - what a difference proper shorts can make
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Proper shorts and gloves can really help out if you're going on long rides. Having good aero clothing may also make you a significantly faster rider.
What kind of bike do you ride? My bike is a Giant Anyroad 1. It's referred to as a "gravel bike" although I stick to roads.
The issue is not p*ssy. The issue is monkey.
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