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Prometheus7
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I hate asking this question, but what is this group for? I'm 5'7", 150
lbs., trim, been riding about 100 - 120 miles per week over the last year
with no problem. Then, last month I rode a mountain century with a Terry
Fly saddle, cushioned with a cut-out, same one I used last year and every
other day of the week. Found myself rubbed raw. My wife said it was
because I used a petroleum based cream for the chamois, said it held
moisture in to my skin.
I eventually heal and heed her advice. My next century, just a few days ago
and another mountain century, left me worse than before. This time I used
Chamois Butt-Butr. I don't expect any miracle answers, but is this a reason
people change saddles? I always thought it was for riding comfort. I know
there are some width differences, but haven't gathered there's a lot of
experimentation to avoid serious chaffing. Would a much harder saddle solve
this?
Thanks,
David
lbs., trim, been riding about 100 - 120 miles per week over the last year
with no problem. Then, last month I rode a mountain century with a Terry
Fly saddle, cushioned with a cut-out, same one I used last year and every
other day of the week. Found myself rubbed raw. My wife said it was
because I used a petroleum based cream for the chamois, said it held
moisture in to my skin.
I eventually heal and heed her advice. My next century, just a few days ago
and another mountain century, left me worse than before. This time I used
Chamois Butt-Butr. I don't expect any miracle answers, but is this a reason
people change saddles? I always thought it was for riding comfort. I know
there are some width differences, but haven't gathered there's a lot of
experimentation to avoid serious chaffing. Would a much harder saddle solve
this?
Thanks,
David