Back of Cycling Shorts Chamois Catches on the Saddle

[kajero]

It happens more often in the spin class.

[OakLeaf]

I agree too big. But I've tried on (and sent back) shorts that had chamois that was like a board. It's possible that the lycra just isn't compressive enough to pull the chamois tight against your body, even if the shorts fit?

[goldfinch]

It happens more often in the spin class.

Spin class and on the road bike and with most all your shorts--I think your shorts are too big.

[Reesha]

This happens to me occasionally in my pearl izumi shorts or my castelli shorts... both fit me perfectly, but the lycra is fairly loosey goosey and if I'm not careful to clear the saddle fully when I move back to sit on the saddle, it can catch. I would make sure they're pulled up all the way, but also practice going up and over more when you sit down.

[Zen]

...but also practice going up and over more when you sit down.

yes to that

[smittykitty]

Jeez Zen, welcome back!

[PamNY]

That happens to me because the shorts (actually capris) are a little too big. It seems manageable, though.

[malkin]

This used to happen to me quite often on our old tandem because the stoker compartment was too small for me.

I'd go with shorts too big as a likely cause, but check out bike fit too: not enough space between handle bars and saddle nose.