chafing on the....

[fab at forty]

butt cheeks!

does anyone else get this? and if so, what are the recommended solutions? (remembering this is a family site! )

so pretty much where you'd get a red line if you sat on the toilet too long.... probably corresponds with the back part of the seat (bike seat, not toilet seat).

long ride? shorts too tight/loose? too much movement of butt when seated in the saddle?

anyone......

[Mulger bill]

What shorts are you wearing? Undies?
Wrong saddle might be chief culprit IMO.

[Mrfenejeans]

Lycra + Some sort of Chamois Cream

Can't say i get any unbearable chafing ever.

[grimbo]

Go commando, assuming you're not already. Solved my chaffing probs (which were on the inner thighs, though).

[DoogleDave]

Go commando, assuming you're not already. Solved my chaffing probs (which were on the inner thighs, though).

+1
Undies weren't designed with cycling in mind and after a while I found they just irritate me....and I've been 200% more comfortable since I stopped wearing them when riding and only now wear my padded bike shorts.

Dave

[fab at forty]

i haven't worn undies when riding since about 1992 and am actually always surprised when i find out that people do!

the only thing i can think of is that it was a long ride and my bike shorts are beginning to get a bit old and saggy and therefore chafing....

ah well. one of life's great mysteries.

thanks for the input

[fab at forty]

actually on second thoughts, it could be the edge of my chamois i suppose - they're pretty bulky and i don't get it in my tri shorts. hmmmmm......