Another thing to check on is the possibility that your chamois padding is too thick and bulky. I have very light padding and it's very comfortable for me that way.
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08-19-2006, 06:07 PM #1
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08-19-2006, 06:20 PM #2
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You might need a saddle that is shaped more like a "T" than a pear. On some folks, the gradual change from wide part to nose on a pear-shaped seat can cause some serious chafing.
(compare the Serfas Niva to the Brooks B67, and you'll see the difference between the two shapes)"If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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