I've gotten really uncomfortable on my bike and I don't know why

[snorri]

Dare I suggest a few days off the bike during which you double up on hygiene in the underpant area and give your arse a rest away from cycle seats?

 

[Deleted member 20519]

jazloc , have you changed your set up ....like

http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/anyone-got-a-stem-lying-around.124297/#post-2332638

stems for example

The stem is exactly the same size as the old one

Sounds like n + 1 time ...

£££

Dare I suggest a few days off the bike during which you double up on hygiene in the underpant area and give your arse a rest away from cycle seats?

A few days off of the bike? Noooo

 

[vickster]

You don't want an infection down there...have a rest

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

You don't want an infection down there...have a rest

No you certainly don't, have a read of this really interesting (and short..)......

http://www.rivbike.com/kb_results.asp?ID=62

 

[snorri]

A few days off of the bike? Noooo

I only tried to help.

 

[Deleted member 20519]

I'll try vaseline tomorrow, how much do you use?

 

[vickster]

Is it red at all? You may be past vaseline

A liberal smearing. I'd try Sudocreme though as it's antiseptic and not just on the bike! Get at the supermarket in the baby aisle

 

[Deleted member 20519]

Is it red at all? You may be past vaseline

A liberal smearing. I'd try Sudocreme though as it's antiseptic and not just on the bike! Get at the supermarket in the baby aisle

There's no redness what so ever. I don't have any Sudocreme but I have 'aloe vera' cream which looks similar.

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

I'll try vaseline tomorrow, how much do you use?

Read the link dude, it will help.

 

[Deleted member 20519]

Read the link dude, it will help.

I read the link, all it says is "coat your skin or chamois in vaseline" - that doesn't answer my question as to how much you actually use.

 

[Rob3rt]

As much as is necessary to eliminate friction, and not a drop more.

 

[vickster]

There's no redness what so ever. I don't have any Sudocreme but I have 'aloe vera' cream which looks similar.

Sudo is really thick and it doesn't get absorbed, provides a barrier. Why it works for nappy rash. Brompton's link tells you what can happen if you don't properly address a saddle sore

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

I read the link, all it says is "coat your skin or chamois in vaseline" - that doesn't answer my question as to how much you actually use.

Oh sorry fella, your right..it's quite a while since I read it.

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

If you google making your own you'll find loads of recipes, just choose one you like the sound of. I made some about 18 months ago I think, it still half full and saved me a fortune. Proper chamois cream from bike shops is a big rip off, mine cost me £15 to make a big 500g tub and I've still got the essential oils left for the next batch.

 

[Sillyoldman]

Could you have an in growing hair? These are as painful as heck. Got a friend who can have a good look down there?