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Mikie said:
So if I'm reading the direction of this thread. There are those that are migrating away from chamois. Interesting.
To be honest. I always thought they just got in the way, hanging up on the saddle from time to time.
I'm thinking I might just start hitting some in week rides sans and see how that goes.
I still dislike baggies though as well. Too frikken hot with the same challenge of hanging up on the saddle nose at the least opportune moments... :confused:
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I thought i read somewhere about noseless saddles... :rolleyes:
 
Mikie said:
So if I'm reading the direction of this thread. There are those that are migrating away from chamois. Interesting.
To be honest. I always thought they just got in the way, hanging up on the saddle from time to time.
I'm thinking I might just start hitting some in week rides sans and see how that goes.
I still dislike baggies though as well. Too frikken hot with the same challenge of hanging up on the saddle nose at the least opportune moments... :confused:
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I think you (most riders), esp where it gets hot, can benefit from the ditching the pad. Maybe it makes sense to revisit the saddle then. I also don't like how baggies can hang up, though I still wear them. The Dirt Craft shorts are the best fit I've used for moving around the saddle. Not available without the damn pad. :bang:

I read that a MTBer rode a 28,000' ascent ride without a pad.

Unsure if it's a trend; I've always seen the pad as a sometimes-necessary evil. But I'm on a roll of long rides without it, and I'll see what, if anything, becomes an issue going forward. I could probably not use one again and be fine from this point. I'll admit I do like the insulation when it's cold.
 
Quest... But looking at them the seam seems to be in t ithe wrong place for riding... I don't use them for riding .. apologies for confusion

Kinetic might be a better choice but dang expensive

I also just like plan ole under armour compression / heat gear, I have ridden in those
 
Last night for 4 hours I wore a very old pair of Tinley bike shorts (bought from thrift store 15 years ago) and cargo shorts outside of them. My "area" is sore. I'm thinking maybe a wax will reduce some friction of moving parts and help immensely.
 
DangerDirtyD said:
Last night for 4 hours I wore a very old pair of Tinley bike shorts (bought from thrift store 15 years ago) and cargo shorts outside of them. My "area" is sore. I'm thinking maybe a wax will reduce some friction of moving parts and help immensely.
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Scott Tinley blast from the past .... Actually met him years ago when I ran in the Tri circles
 
DangerDirtyD said:
Last night for 4 hours I wore a very old pair of Tinley bike shorts (bought from thrift store 15 years ago) and cargo shorts outside of them. My "area" is sore. I'm thinking maybe a wax will reduce some friction of moving parts and help immensely.
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Judging from what I saw back there, you should just wear a thong and put some velcro on the seat.
Freeballing!
And I still have a blue dot in my retinas where I tried to burn out the image...
 
Great discussion topic

Winning combo on daily rides regardless of length
SDG Ti Fly
Zoic shorts with no liner

However, over the years I have taken prolonged breaks from riding for various reasons and the first ride back is always painful on the lungs, the legs and the ass.

Losing combo on bikepacking trips
SDG Bel Air
Zoic shorts with liner
Chamois buttr

By day 3 of all day riding, the saddle sores and butt bone pain makes riding truly unenjoyable. During the long rides, all I can focus on are the numerous ways in which SDG has failed me and how I will never bikepack again.
 
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dssgaffler said:
Great discussion topic

Winning combo on daily rides regardless of length
SDG Ti Fly
Zoic shorts with no liner

However, over the years I have taken prolonged breaks from riding for various reasons and the first ride back is always painful on the lungs, the legs and the ass.

Losing combo on bikepacking trips
SDG Bel Air
Zoic shorts with liner
Chamois buttr

By day 3 of all day riding, the saddle sores and butt bone pain makes riding truly unenjoyabe. During the long rides, all I can focus on are the numerous ways in which SDG has failed me and how I will never bikepack again.
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Hah! Not sure if a saddle from Speed Defies Gravity is indicated for bikepacking... :p:geek: I have one that sits proudly in my parts bin. I can't imagine it will ever be toppled as The Least Comfortable Saddle I've Ever Owned. I fear the day I end up having to use it. But it looks really cool. :gotnothing:
 
mike said:
Hah! Not sure if a saddle from Speed Defies Gravity is indicated for bikepacking... :p:geek: I have one that sits proudly in my parts bin. I can't imagine it will ever be toppled as The Least Comfortable Saddle I've Ever Owned. I fear the day I end up having to use it. But it looks really cool. :gotnothing:
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Comfortable > looks cool any day that ends in y. But you knew that already. :thumbsup:
 
view from the other side...

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mtnbikej said:
Pearl Izumi Bibs
Fox shell....now trying out some Tasco shells

Chamois butter on some of the really long rides.....or really hot rides.


Won't ride without a chamois. Cheap shorts/bibs usually have cheap bulky chamois.

WTB Volt on both bikes.
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Which Pearl bib? Pro is my favorite, don't like any under that. Feel like sand paper, after a certain milage- depending on what bike.
 
shawndoh said:
Which Pearl bib? Pro is my favorite, don't like any under that. Feel like sand paper, after a certain milage- depending on what bike.
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Don't remember....They were all bought on clearance. 2 have the preforated orange chamois, one has the blue. Same goes for my Thermal Bib Knickers.
 
shawndoh said:
Which Pearl bib? Pro is my favorite, don't like any under that. Feel like sand paper, after a certain milage- depending on what bike.
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mtnbikej said:
Don't remember....They were all bought on clearance. 2 have the preforated orange chamois, one has the blue. Same goes for my Thermal Bib Knickers.
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I believe PI's color rating is blue=lower, orange=mid and red=upper (pro). The pros (red) are definitely the most comfortable IME but I do several hours in the orange with no problems.
 
A challenger emerges. I've been battling a recurrent hot spot, that recurs even with a saddle or bike or chamois change. Decided to try the SQ Lab One10 liner short. Today's ride was short, so the jury is still out until a longer ride, but preliminary results are promising. It's a different take on the pad itself - thin, semi-firm, with a gel layer that is supposed to absorb the shearing forces without providing too much unnecessary padding. Seems to work well, though the firmness of the pad does make for more of a poopy diaper look off the bike. It's easily the most breathable liner I've experienced. Think old school perforated basketball jersey material, but softer and elasticized. PSA, though they are somewhat pricey, they're currently 20% off with no sale tax and free shipping. Probably will pick up another.
 
buggravy said:
A challenger emerges. I've been battling a recurrent hot spot, that recurs even with a saddle or bike or chamois change. Decided to try the SQ Lab One10 liner short. Today's ride was short, so the jury is still out until a longer ride, but preliminary results are promising. It's a different take on the pad itself - thin, semi-firm, with a gel layer that is supposed to absorb the shearing forces without providing too much unnecessary padding. Seems to work well, though the firmness of the pad does make for more of a poopy diaper look off the bike. It's easily the most breathable liner I've experienced. Think old school perforated basketball jersey material, but softer and elasticized. PSA, though they are somewhat pricey, they're currently 20% off with no sale tax and free shipping. Probably will pick up another.
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Update after a solid amount of miles in the saddle this weekend. The One10 is a winner, and I just ordered another. It's definitely not a cushy chamois, but for anti-chafing it definitely does what it says.
 
bvader said:
Ohhh thought it's said Uranus.... After all history was made...

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obama was president, he canceled the Bush program of going to Mars. He replaced it with going to an asteroid. Nobody was impressed, well he could not go to Mars or the Moon. So we were now set on a mission past Jupiter, past Saturn, that's right "right up to Uranus". Boy I am glad we are not going there anymore, its back to Mars. But if Joe wins its either back to Uranus or on to the sun. It's ok he said "we will fly at night".
Happy Flash Gorden trails
 
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