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13-06-09, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedplay

Im using one of these again this year:-

What is it, from where and how much?

fizzwheel · 13-06-09, 07:39 PM

I never found anything that felt comfortable, hence why I dont bother and go commando.

You wanna be trying to find something that has no seams in the crotch area as they'll rub you and thats when you'll get sore...

What I might be inclined to do is get pair of these or similar

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/dh...ts/5360021960/

and then wear whatever you are planning to wear over the top, so treat the undershorts like a pair of underpants, if that makes sense ?

maviczap · 13-06-09, 07:42 PM

The Specialized Body Geometry saddles come in different widths to suit the width of your sit bones, my old saddle was a bit too narrow so my sit bones wern't supported properly. The first few rides I was extreamly tender where my sit bones were.

Changed to a wider saddle did improve things.

Some specialized dealers have a device for measuring the width of your sit bones, but I guess you can guesstimate it

fizzwheel · 13-06-09, 07:43 PM

Oh and this stuff

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/As...am/5360031286/

Is bl**dy brilliant, stops chaffage / getting sore etc etc, its a bit pricey but its the best of the ones I've tried.

maviczap · 13-06-09, 07:45 PM

Assos shorts are te Mutts nuts, best pair I ever had, but also the most expensive!

13-06-09, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jabba

What is it, from where and how much?

Its a giro pave', Ive got the carbon, titanium and "italian" leather one at just under £80... BUT.... you can pick up a cromoly one for about £30.

Best thing to do is go to a bike shop and sit on some of the higher spec bikes, get a test ride, theyre not to know your just testing the saddle

maviczap · 13-06-09, 07:55 PM

I've just upgraded my frame to this one I picked up on EBAY for a steal. It's got carbon seat stays which should take the sting out of the road. Plus I'll get a carbon seat post which should help even more

I've got to swap all the components off my bike first, but it'll build up into a nice bike for little or no money. This frame was £1000 new

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=130307792934

13-06-09, 07:39 PM	#22
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Advice from (male) cyclists needed..... I never found anything that felt comfortable, hence why I dont bother and go commando. You wanna be trying to find something that has no seams in the crotch area as they'll rub you and thats when you'll get sore... What I might be inclined to do is get pair of these or similar http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/dh...ts/5360021960/ and then wear whatever you are planning to wear over the top, so treat the undershorts like a pair of underpants, if that makes sense ? __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

13-06-09, 07:42 PM	#23
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Advice from (male) cyclists needed..... The Specialized Body Geometry saddles come in different widths to suit the width of your sit bones, my old saddle was a bit too narrow so my sit bones wern't supported properly. The first few rides I was extreamly tender where my sit bones were. Changed to a wider saddle did improve things. Some specialized dealers have a device for measuring the width of your sit bones, but I guess you can guesstimate it __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

13-06-09, 07:43 PM	#24
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Advice from (male) cyclists needed..... Oh and this stuff http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/As...am/5360031286/ Is bl**dy brilliant, stops chaffage / getting sore etc etc, its a bit pricey but its the best of the ones I've tried. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

13-06-09, 07:45 PM	#25
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Advice from (male) cyclists needed..... Assos shorts are te Mutts nuts, best pair I ever had, but also the most expensive! __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

13-06-09, 07:55 PM	#27
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Advice from (male) cyclists needed..... I've just upgraded my frame to this one I picked up on EBAY for a steal. It's got carbon seat stays which should take the sting out of the road. Plus I'll get a carbon seat post which should help even more I've got to swap all the components off my bike first, but it'll build up into a nice bike for little or no money. This frame was £1000 new http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=130307792934 __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

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