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

[Arjimlad]

Another vote for Sudocrem.

It is amazing stuff.

Healing cream, they call it, and that's the best description for me and for the kids who have all had it applied to nappy rash from time to time.

 

[Billy Adam]

Are you bouncing on the saddle? To low a gear. Cadence and all that stuff. ( listen to me, as if I know what I'm talking about)

 

[musa]

When last did you mickle your......

Oops. Ahh wrong

Do you shave by any chance? As mentioned sudocrem and a few days off the bike

 

[Deleted member 20519]

I'm taking a few days off of the bike despite the weather being amazing and I'm applying Sudocreme so I'll see how I feel on Saturday.

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

When you start riding again, sudocream first...then as much Vaseline as you can handle and don't forget the crack and behind the foreskin (sorry girls).

Whilst sudocream is good at anti septic - ting it's not a very good lube, it kinda turns into a sweaty gooey mess when used on its own whilst riding.

 

[zizou]

Vaseline can be pretty messy and harder to clean off your kit than chamois cream - I would avoid it particularly if you wear light coloured cycling shorts as it can stain them.

Tub of chamois cream is about £10 or so - it is a bit more expensive than sudocreme and vaseline but a tub will last months so the cost per use is not alot.

 

[NormanD]

Daft question, but have you changed shoes at all?

 

[Deleted member 20519]

Daft question, but have you changed shoes at all?

Nope.

Do I really need vaseline/chamois cream? I've been cycling for months now and all of my rides including ones of 50+ miles were done without any creams.

 

[musa]

Nope.

Do I really need vaseline/chamois cream? I've been cycling for months now and all of my rides including ones of 50+ miles were done without any creams.

In short, no

sudocrem is just as capable of doing the job....that and a few days off the bike to allow the healing process
*well that works for me

 

[vickster]

Nope.

Do I really need vaseline/chamois cream? I've been cycling for months now and all of my rides including ones of 50+ miles were done without any creams.

Warmer weather, more sweating, more chafing? Sudocreme - if it's good enough for sore babies bottoms...

 

[HLaB]

Nope.

Do I really need vaseline/chamois cream? I've been cycling for months now and all of my rides including ones of 50+ miles were done without any creams.

Not IMO, all my rides have bean done without cream.

 

[Deleted member 20519]

Not IMO, all my rides have bean done without cream.

Got to agree with you here, I tried some cream the other day and it was actually more uncomfortable than without it. I don't like being sticky down there!

 

[squeeze321]

I once overheard a conversation between two cyclists whilst we were waiting at the red traffic lights, they were more than happy to wait for the lights to stay on red as their backsides were killing them and I was wondering if anyone had tried using vaseline on their behinds as it may stop the 'friction' ?

Now I am no expert, especially with sensitive matters such as this and I have personally never tried vaseline, caution may have to be exercised as it may cause 'behinds to slip off saddles' and that is no good for anyone's health and well being.

 

[Rob3rt]

I once overheard a conversation between two cyclists whilst we were waiting at the red traffic lights, they were more than happy to wait for the lights to stay on red as their backsides were killing them and I was wondering if anyone had tried using vaseline on their behinds as it may stop the 'friction' ?

Now I am no expert, especially with sensitive matters such as this and I have personally never tried vaseline, caution may have to be exercised as it may cause 'behinds to slip off saddles' and that is no good for anyone's health and well being.

You put it on your arse not the saddle! Why would it cause you to slip?

 

[Deleted member 20519]

I can confirm that I do in fact have a saddle sore It's very very painful.