The dreaded chafing!

[amb]

Thanks for the help! Sounds like a trip to the LBS is in order.

[Grits]

I have not been able to find a saddle that does not cause chafing exactly where you are describing on rides of 50+ miles or back to back long rides, and believe, me, I've tried; however, others have, so definitely try to find one. What I do to prevent is a first layer of pure shea butter then a layer of chamois butter (or equivalent), reapply chamois butter at every stop. This works for rides less than 50 miles. The next step for longer rides is to apply a layer of liquid bandaid or nu-skin. You can apply it the night before. I dry it on a low dryer setting so I can do two layers. Then I put chamois butter on top of that and re-apply the chamois butter at every stop. That worked for a 82 mile ride last weekend. The next step, if that doesn't work or if it is a multi day ride and you want to be sure not to chafe, is to use some type of physical bandage such as a blister band aid or I have had success with other tough, water resistant band aids. Make sure skin is dry and oil-free before applying. These have stayed on through long hot rides, but take extras just in case.