Saddle sores, boils

[martint235]

I have one particular pair of shorts that seems to cause them. They are good quality, same size and fit as 4 other pairs I have but a different make. I just think there's something about them so I only wear them for commuting now.

 

[NormanD]

I use baby talc around my bits n bobs every time I go out cycling, helps eliminate friction and too much sweating, I used to suffer with terrible rashes in between my, well ball area and the top inside grove of my leg, I was advised by a dermatologist family friend of ours, to allow plenty of fresh air around this area rather than using chemical creams ... it worked too, I've not suffered any rashes for a few years now.

 

[pete sadler]

Have you got saddle height right,? do you bounce on seat a lot, have you got reach correct.
Get you bike fitted to you first, then to get fit ride regular, up and down hills regularly. Either lubricate or not.
If dry, this can work fine if you develop firm skin/crutch. Could be that saddle does not suit you.?

 

[gbs]

Have you got saddle height right,? do you bounce on seat a lot, have you got reach correct.
Get you bike fitted to you first, then to get fit ride regular, up and down hills regularly. Either lubricate or not.
If dry, this can work fine if you develop firm skin/crutch. Could be that saddle does not suit you.?

Had a bike fit two years ago and have been comfortable ever since even on 150k rides. No change of saddles. I think it was an isolated infection - now cured