Testing riding a new bicycle on Saturday
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Originally Posted by
indysteel
There are several good products on the market. I, persoanlly, use Chamois Butt'r.
While these products are great, if you're experiencing an unusual amount of chafing, you might also consider whether your saddle is right for you, whether your bike is set up properly, and/or whether you need better shorts. While it does take a bit of time to break in your butt to riding, you should ideally be able to ride for moderate distances without much discomfort with a good set up on the bike and the right shorts. I really only need to use chamois cream for longer rides.
I actually don't know if its an unusual amount - it never does blister it just feels like it could - gets hot! I've been building a relationship with my local shop and they recommended an anti-friction cream as well as questioned my bike fit. I'm currently riding a mountain bike reconfigured for the road. I'm learning its a bad fit for me. Its to short a frame I guess.
On Saturday I'm going to test ride a Giant Defy3 as an upgrade to my mountain bike reconfigured for road. I am told they will fit the bike to me and change out parts to support my comfort.
I'm averaging 15 mile rides now. Just started my hill training. My goal is to be able to do a 40 mile round trip (has some hills) :eek: to the beach on the weekends.
So how do I choose a saddle that is "right" for me? :rolleyes: