http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/12/10/soothing-the-under-areas/ Mountain Bike Reviews, News, Deals and How Tos Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:06:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/12/10/soothing-the-under-areas/#comment-137215 Gunnar Sun, 16 Dec 2007 05:13:26 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/12/10/soothing-the-under-areas/#comment-137215 They have a number of products under the Udderly Smooth brand, sold at some grocery/drug stores as well as some livestock and vets. They used to (or may still) sponser a US based cycling team. I don't bother with their chamois creme and just use the udder creme. http://www.uddercream.com/products.html They have a number of products under the Udderly Smooth brand, sold at some grocery/drug stores as well as some livestock and vets. They used to (or may still) sponser a US based cycling team. I don’t bother with their chamois creme and just use the udder creme. http://www.uddercream.com/products.html

]]> http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/12/10/soothing-the-under-areas/#comment-136831 bergjm Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:22:23 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/12/10/soothing-the-under-areas/#comment-136831 I think the cutout depends on the person. I find saddles with no cutout are more comfortable - the ones with the cutout cause soreness after a couple of hours. I am not sure if it is because I am a bigger guy (250 lbs), or if it is just my design. I also find that I can ride just about anything for MTB, since you are up and down alot, but I use only a Brooks B17 for road and for the limited commuting I do. Even longer rides of 3 to 4 hours are comfortable. I think the cutout depends on the person. I find saddles with no cutout are more comfortable - the ones with the cutout cause soreness after a couple of hours. I am not sure if it is because I am a bigger guy (250 lbs), or if it is just my design. I also find that I can ride just about anything for MTB, since you are up and down alot, but I use only a Brooks B17 for road and for the limited commuting I do. Even longer rides of 3 to 4 hours are comfortable.

]]> http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/12/10/soothing-the-under-areas/#comment-136731 Arleigh Jenkins Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:34:08 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/12/10/soothing-the-under-areas/#comment-136731 Udderly smooth? Udderly smooth?

]]> http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/12/10/soothing-the-under-areas/#comment-136567 Jeff Banks Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:45:04 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/12/10/soothing-the-under-areas/#comment-136567 I use a product called Body Glide. I think its only sold in running stores, but you can get it at your LBS/online. Either way its good stuff and comes in a deodorant-type stick so its easy to apply. I bought it initially to use on my feet for running but works great on chamois. I use a product called Body Glide. I think its only sold in running stores, but you can get it at your LBS/online. Either way its good stuff and comes in a deodorant-type stick so its easy to apply. I bought it initially to use on my feet for running but works great on chamois.

]]> http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/12/10/soothing-the-under-areas/#comment-136558 Rick Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:30:35 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/12/10/soothing-the-under-areas/#comment-136558 The cutout is just as important for men as it is for the ladies. The cutout on a woman's saddle in usually wider than on a men's saddle to prevent pressure on the umm umm soft tissue, the cutout on a men's saddle is for blood circulation The cutout is just as important for men as it is for the ladies. The cutout on a woman’s saddle in usually wider than on a men’s saddle to prevent pressure on the umm umm soft tissue, the cutout on a men’s saddle is for blood circulation

]]> http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/12/10/soothing-the-under-areas/#comment-136556 Quinn Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:12:01 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/12/10/soothing-the-under-areas/#comment-136556 Arleigh cut-outs a big reason I like WTB saddles. personally I can see cut-outs being better for men. Arleigh cut-outs a big reason I like WTB saddles. personally I can see cut-outs being better for men.

]]> http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/12/10/soothing-the-under-areas/#comment-136554 Arleigh Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:41:21 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/12/10/soothing-the-under-areas/#comment-136554 The width isn't the issue as much as where the relief or cut out is. That might be for just women though. The width isn’t the issue as much as where the relief or cut out is. That might be for just women though.

]]> http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/12/10/soothing-the-under-areas/#comment-136552 Kerbouchaud Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:18:34 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/12/10/soothing-the-under-areas/#comment-136552 I can't speak for the ladies, but I like a pair of loose baggie board shorts with a mesh inner-liner (not the built in undies thing) and no drawers. The mesh inner-liner allows the fabric of the short to slide over your skin without chaffing but at the same time allows a lot of air to circulate around the nether-regions keeping them sweat free and dry. New seat is also a big plus. With this setup I went from saddle sores and chafe marks after a 3 mile ride to being able to ride 20+ at a stretch (on or off-road) without any chafing or sore spots. Besides, Most of the people that wear spandex......Shouldn't ;D I can’t speak for the ladies, but I like a pair of loose baggie board shorts with a mesh inner-liner (not the built in undies thing) and no drawers. The mesh inner-liner allows the fabric of the short to slide over your skin without chaffing but at the same time allows a lot of air to circulate around the nether-regions keeping them sweat free and dry. New seat is also a big plus.
With this setup I went from saddle sores and chafe marks after a 3 mile ride to being able to ride 20+ at a stretch (on or off-road) without any chafing or sore spots.
Besides, Most of the people that wear spandex……Shouldn’t ;D

]]> http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/12/10/soothing-the-under-areas/#comment-136508 Gunnar Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:48:51 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/12/10/soothing-the-under-areas/#comment-136508 I've found that using Udderly Smooth udder creme is less expensive than bike specific chamois butter, while working just as well, if not better. I’ve found that using Udderly Smooth udder creme is less expensive than bike specific chamois butter, while working just as well, if not better.

]]> http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/12/10/soothing-the-under-areas/#comment-136406 Quinn Tue, 11 Dec 2007 03:46:29 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/12/10/soothing-the-under-areas/#comment-136406 speaking of Specialized, what ever happened to that horn-less saddle? speaking of Specialized, what ever happened to that horn-less saddle?

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