Saddle Sores.

[OneEighth]

Sometimes…

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Bibs are much better…

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Bibs are much better…

[Dirt]

@CCrew 4471 wrote:

Only drawback I’ve found is that it’s harder to fool the full kitted once a week racer weenies when they can’t understand why they can’t easily pass you :p .

Endura Humvee shorts or knickers are awesome for “fred-ifying” your kit. They’re AWESOME for 3 season riding (all but the super hot summer days) because they also protect expensive bib shorts from wear and tear a bit. I don’t have a lot of evidence on that, but I think my latest set of commuting bibs have lasted longer because most of the last 10 months they were concealed beneath the knickers. Pockets are great too.

I didn’t like the Endura snap-in liners at all. I just put my roadie bibs under them.

Amen on the good quality bib shorts. I put 10,000+ miles on the bike per year. Cheap bibs are worse than useless. I totally understand that people who don’t ride that much can be comfy with more reasonably priced shorts. For me, a $100 pair of bibs lasts longer than 4, $50 pairs of bibs.

Faves?

Reasonably priced shorts for around $100
Nalini, Gernano: Simple, well made, comfy shorts that have the added bonus of annoying Tim into making him say stuff like “Dirt started speaking in Italian.” as though it was a bad thing.
Giordana Silverline
Hincapie Power (Super cool company that does a lot of good, in addition to creating some great clothing.)

The expensive ones are beyond dreamy. They get expensive though. I’ve got nice ones from 2XU, Giordana, Hincapie and Assos right now. Each cost more than $250. If I’m gonna be in the saddle for 9 hours, I grab one of those pairs and a fresh tube of DZ Nutz chamois cream.

[Dirt]

@CCrew 4471 wrote:

Only drawback I’ve found is that it’s harder to fool the full kitted once a week racer weenies when they can’t understand why they can’t easily pass you :p .

Endura Humvee shorts or knickers are awesome for “fred-ifying” your kit. They’re AWESOME for 3 season riding (all but the super hot summer days) because they also protect expensive bib shorts from wear and tear a bit. I don’t have a lot of evidence on that, but I think my latest set of commuting bibs have lasted longer because most of the last 10 months they were concealed beneath the knickers. Pockets are great too.

I didn’t like the Endura snap-in liners at all. I just put my roadie bibs under them.

Amen on the good quality bib shorts. I put 10,000+ miles on the bike per year. Cheap bibs are worse than useless. I totally understand that people who don’t ride that much can be comfy with more reasonably priced shorts. For me, a $100 pair of bibs lasts longer than 4, $50 pairs of bibs.

Faves?

Reasonably priced shorts for around $100
Nalini, Gernano: Simple, well made, comfy shorts that have the added bonus of annoying Tim into making him say stuff like “Dirt started speaking in Italian.” as though it was a bad thing.
Giordana Silverline
Hincapie Power (Super cool company that does a lot of good, in addition to creating some great clothing.)

The expensive ones are beyond dreamy. They get expensive though. I’ve got nice ones from 2XU, Giordana, Hincapie and Assos right now. Each cost more than $250. If I’m gonna be in the saddle for 9 hours, I grab one of those pairs and a fresh tube of DZ Nutz chamois cream.

[Greenbelt]

Only drawback I’ve found is that it’s harder to fool the full kitted once a week racer weenies when they can’t understand why they can’t easily pass you…

Isn’t it fun to walk away from the F K’d O-a-W R-Ws on the inclines every once in the while?

Especially at twice their age, and on a half as expensive bike. With 35mm CX tires. At 50 psi.

[Greenbelt]

Only drawback I’ve found is that it’s harder to fool the full kitted once a week racer weenies when they can’t understand why they can’t easily pass you…

Isn’t it fun to walk away from the F K’d O-a-W R-Ws on the inclines every once in the while?

Especially at twice their age, and on a half as expensive bike. With 35mm CX tires. At 50 psi.

[Dirt]

I confess that I do sometimes commute on a $10,000 road bike and I haven’t raced much in the last two decades, nor have I wanted to. I also like a flashy kit from time to time.

[Dirt]

I confess that I do sometimes commute on a $10,000 road bike and I haven’t raced much in the last two decades, nor have I wanted to. I also like a flashy kit from time to time.

[skreaminquadz]

Great timing on this Pete! Thanks for posting.

[skreaminquadz]

Great timing on this Pete! Thanks for posting.

[StopMeansStop]

Body glide works well too. It looks like a stick of dry deodorant and applies the same way as well.

Witch Hazel is great for drying out saddle sores. It is worth the slight burn

[StopMeansStop]

Body glide works well too. It looks like a stick of dry deodorant and applies the same way as well.

Witch Hazel is great for drying out saddle sores. It is worth the slight burn

[skreaminquadz]

I only use bibs now – I love em’!

I’ve had good luck with Specialized high end bibs, the RBX version. I’ve done okay with Pearl’s PRO version as well. I’ve tried various cheapo ones as well when I thought spending more than $50 for bibs was outrageous. I no longer wear those.

[skreaminquadz]

I only use bibs now – I love em’!

I’ve had good luck with Specialized high end bibs, the RBX version. I’ve done okay with Pearl’s PRO version as well. I’ve tried various cheapo ones as well when I thought spending more than $50 for bibs was outrageous. I no longer wear those.

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