"Saddle Rash"

[BabyBlueNTulsa]

Is it possible your shorts are too big? I had the same issue once and my lbs suggested I try a smaller pair of shorts and they were right. I had too much fabric bunching up in "that area" causing the rash. I read one time in bicycling magazine to buy the best shorts you can afford and the smallest size you can get into. I've followed the advice ever since and haven't had a problem.

Wow.. okay. Interesting. Good timing too. Thanks. I'll keep my eyes peeled.. and maybe even try a tri-short to see if its the chamois.

[Jiffer]

I was going to suggest the size may be too large as well. A friend is having this issue and is switching to smaller shorts after some research. My dh finally decided that his "many" cycling shorts were all to big and is getting rid of them all. I have PI's and love them. They are the most popular shorts around here. I think you just need the right size, but it's possible a different brand may work better for you. I also have Specialized and love those too.

[Kuota Rider]

Thank you all for the interesting and good information. I do notice that the problem seems to be more with my tights than my shorts and I have always thought my tights were a little too big, especially in the butt. I will definately check into the Shebeest shorts and maybe look into buying a smaller pair of tights. Thanks again for all of your help

[sundial]

I found wearing a pair of shorts one size smaller will keep things snug and less likely to rub. I also slather chamois butter on the area and so far so good.