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https://rbentonline.org/YaBB.pl General Category >> rbent Lobby >> Newb question https://rbentonline.org/YaBB.pl?num=1250521331 Message started by barlows on Aug 17th, 2009, 10:02am |
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Title: Newb question Post by barlows on Aug 17th, 2009, 10:02am Saturday's ride was my longest so far on the 'bent, and I came back with an interesting problem. A small piece of skin (smaller than a penny) on the inside of each of my upper thighs was rubbed raw. The bibs I wore are a set that I've used lots of times on my upright, and also on a shorter ride on the 'bent. Just curious if this is something kinda typical, or maybe just a seam in the wrong place. I didn't find a seam in that spot, but who knows. Anyone else have that experience, and what did you do to prevent it? Thanks, Steve |
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Title: Re: Newb question Post by barlows on Aug 17th, 2009, 10:04am Forgot to mention that it's not in a place that contacts the seat at all. |
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Title: Re: Newb question Post by Kwijybow on Aug 17th, 2009, 10:04am There do seem to be some issues wearing shorts that work fine on an upright chafing on the bent. I have a pair of performance bibs that kill me on the Corsa, just fine on the upright. Go Figure. Take Care, Nelson. |
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Title: Re: Newb question Post by AustinSkater on Aug 17th, 2009, 10:07am Cheap Lycra running shorts. |
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Title: Re: Newb question Post by jcsadowski on Aug 17th, 2009, 10:45am I have semi-permanent scars there. Before you ride pull the legs up tight around the crotch. It is the material flexing at that spot that rubs the skin raw. |
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Title: Re: Newb question Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 17th, 2009, 11:40am Is this related to the chamois pad, perhaps? Switch to non-padded shorts, you don't need no steenking pad no more.... [smiley=thumbsup.gif] Seams can definitely be a problem, I remember that a (DF) woman doing the 200 TTTT last year had to drop out after 120 with saddle sores caused by that. Aerotech Designs makes some good ones, and others can chime in with their recommendations. |
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Title: Re: Newb question Post by dgholmes59 on Aug 17th, 2009, 12:09pm FlyingLaZBoy wrote:
+1! Definitely don't want chamois pad on a recumbent. I buy the cheap Performance brand bike shorts and cut out the pad. Works really well at about $20 a pair. |
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Title: Re: Newb question Post by barlows on Aug 17th, 2009, 4:42pm Well, there is a pad in those, but I'm pretty sure the spots were out of the area where the pad is. Either way, I'll probably grab up some lycra running shorts and save the wear and tear on the bibs for when I'm riding the upright. Thanks everyone for the replies. Steve |
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Title: Re: Newb question Post by Opus the Poet on Aug 17th, 2009, 4:51pm Just make sure the shorts you wear on a 'bent don't have those leg grippers things on the cuffs. Unless you shave your legs they are guaranteed to rip out some hairs... [smiley=headbang.gif] |
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Title: Re: Newb question Post by AustinSkater on Aug 17th, 2009, 5:26pm Opus the Poet wrote:
I think he waxes ;D |
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Title: Re: Newb question Post by barlows on Aug 17th, 2009, 6:19pm Haha, you're on to my secret! [smiley=jawdrop.gif] |
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Title: Re: Newb question Post by Bud_Bent on Aug 17th, 2009, 8:08pm The Insport Brute shorts (http://www.carefreecasuals.com/buy/T166,0035,0031_24076/InSport-Brute-Shorts-.htm) are my favorite. |
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Title: Re: Newb question Post by aikigreg on Aug 17th, 2009, 8:46pm You know, I get that on a 300k, but not on anything shorter. But for me I think it is actually leg contact. Danged thunder thighs. |
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Title: Re: Newb question Post by evblazer on Aug 17th, 2009, 8:57pm On long rides I used to rub my skin raw and I found all of my bibs are pretty well worn on the inner theigh where the rawness was. I found a pair of underarmor heatgear shorts solved the problem for me. The provide absolutely no modesty so I'll wear a very thin pair of baggyish shorts over them which makes them suitable to wear anywhere. |
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