For the gents only.

[SexJihaad9/11]

Some people have been saying crazy things like 'There are women on this forum' hence the title.

Quick question. I'm new to padded cycling shorts. I pull them on and then pull each leg of the shorts up so that the pad forms a sort of U shape and tucks in on either side of my man parts. Is this the wrong way of wearing them? I ask because I have worse chaffing on my sackal area then ever before, even when I did 100 km+ distances in unpadded shorts.

Any tips to help me keep my package from getting damaged in transit (as it were) will be appreciated.

[sachinkop]

Use some lubricant to avoid abrasion. Preferably chamoise creams widely available.

[kk27]

yeah how about Finish line!!!

[kk27]

BTW don't take it seriously, it was just a joke.... since I was expecting some funny pic in your thread!

Anyway these things do happen initially, it could be due to wrong size, or just wrong padding as per your body. BTW the way you wear it may be a reason too, since tucking padding around the junk very tightly could result in the stitched part of the pad to be on the skin of the thighs, which could cause chaffing.

Though I might add, even today sometimes I end up with a mild chaffing even on shorts I've never got one before! sometimes it could be just because the way you sit on a particular day!

[ramkumar]

Sorry for hijacking the thread, but I have a question which is related to the thread.

With the license provided by the thread title, let me ask you this. Is it 'only' cycling shorts as said in this video?
Not yet a MAMIL and hence the question!

[Quizling]

I pull them on and then pull each leg of the shorts up so that the pad forms a sort of U shape and tucks in on either side of my man parts. Is this the wrong way of wearing them?

Why would you want to do this? They are meant to be worn like regular shorts -- look how happy the roadie scum seem in their gear. Many shorts have a series of silicone bumps or dots in the inner part of the leg bands to make them 'grippy' -- this ensures that they don't ride up your thighs even when you ride hard. If the shorts are the right size they shouldn't cause any chafing. Else try chamois butter as someone suggested.

[Anool]

not sure if I understood how you pack it in, but the clock should be pointing at 12 Noon.

[Quizling]

not sure if I understood how you pack it in, but the clock should be pointing at 12 Noon.

Heh -- I thought someone once posted a pic of a bikers' group here that reminded one of clocks in a hotel lobby.

[matelang]

Buy a good quality padded shorts( not a chamois) and you'll be ok.

[fatichar]

to make best use of the sense of safety provided by the thread title...

Does cycling to work have adverse effect on night performance? Does it make the rider a weekend husband

[farazs]

Which shorts? I have a pair of Merida shorts where the padding is ultra-stiff - that coupled with wrong(too big) size means they're totally useless for "keeping things in place".

A bit of hypo-allergenic Vaseline helps - I've yet to try real chamois cream.

[RNair]

There is no formula to avoid this kind of stuff. It works different for different people. Try a few tips and see what works. I believe a good saddle is more important than any padded shorts. I ride regular bibs and a naked carbon saddle with no chamois creams or butter.

[rahul13]

I ride regular bibs and a naked carbon saddle with no chamois creams or butter.

That's 'cos you're a hardass

@OP: I don't know if I got this right about the 'tucking in' but, in my case, I am prone to err... chafing... But the only shorts I've ever bought (from pove2pedal) have nice chamois which when tucked around the jewels, don't end exactly at the crotch but sort of spread a little to the inside of the thigh. So basically, the stitching doesn't coincide with the crotch. So I never even feel the shorts there! So much so, I've been wondering why people can't make jocks which are as good. Perhaps try a different pair and see if you still have the same problem.

not sure if I understood how you pack it in, but the clock should be pointing at 12 Noon.

LMFAO!

[vkalia]

Boys against your lower belly, kept in place by the fabric of the bibs. That way, even when you are in the drops and roll your pelvis forward, nothing tender gets crushed. Needless to say, the bib has to be tight around the lower abdomen area, so that the boys don't move around (moving = friction = chafing). If the bib is snug and the boys don't move, you should be fine.

(Sorry, there is no other less delicate way to put it)

[RNair]

Vandit try these. Forget the Castelli's and others.

This is the best one till date for me. http://www.probikekit.com/eu/clothing/c ... horts.html

[SexJihaad9/11]

Boys against your lower belly

Can't. My sack's too tight.

(Sorry, there is no other less delicate way to put it)

[rahul13]

Boys against your lower belly, kept in place by the fabric of the bibs. That way, even when you are in the drops and roll your pelvis forward, nothing tender gets crushed. Needless to say, the bib has to be tight around the lower abdomen area, so that the boys don't move around (moving = friction = chafing). If the bib is snug and the boys don't move, you should be fine.

(Sorry, there is no other less delicate way to put it)

Question: What if it has nothing to do with the boys? I mean, the only chafing I ever get is from fabric with seams against skin. Then it only becomes a case of 'change shorts' right?

[bblost]

Boys against your lower belly

Can't. My sack's too tight.

(Sorry, there is no other less delicate way to put it)

Get a paper weight, some wire. Make two loops. One goes around the paper weight and another around.....well figure it out.

Just kidding bro...quite a Boring day in office.

[vkalia]

Vandit try these. Forget the Castelli's and others.
This is the best one till date for me. http://www.probikekit.com/eu/clothing/c ... horts.html

I'll give those a go. I have one pair of Sportful bibs and really like them. Thanks for that. Also want to try a pair of Craft bibs.

Question: What if it has nothing to do with the boys? I mean, the only chafing I ever get is from fabric with seams against skin. Then it only becomes a case of 'change shorts' right?

Yes. Good shorts shouldn't have any seams against the skin - not anywhere where it will chafe, anyway. It really is worth spending a little extra and getting decent bibs.

Can't. My sack's too tight.

The mind is starting to boggle. Pull up as much as possible. If you cannot manage high noon, try for between 11 and 1.

[SexJihaad9/11]

Get a paper weight, some wire. Make two loops. One goes around the paper weight and another around.....

[kk27]

while VK says boys against belly & Anool says 12noon, I have them the normal way at 6'clock! yes a bad saddle will be a bad ride in any shorts. Also padding makes a difference, after much riding I realized I'm most comfortable with very thin padding, so from now on I choose my shorts carefully.

[deepakvrao]

Vandit try these. Forget the Castelli's and others.

This is the best one till date for me. http://www.probikekit.com/eu/clothing/c ... horts.html

Looks nice. Will give it a shot. Do you think Small should fit me? I wear Small in Pearl Izumi.

[wanderingwheels]

<snip/>I'm new to padded cycling shorts. I pull them on and then pull each leg of the shorts up so that the pad forms a sort of U shape and tucks in on either side of my man parts. Is this the wrong way of wearing them? <snip/>

Yes, it is the wrong way of wearing it. No tucking please; you are asking for chaffing. It sounds like you have wrong size shorts. Ideally, you should be wearing cycling shorts like normal shorts. The shorts should be a good fit. A good fit may be described as body-hugging and having no loose parts of the shorts. If there are loose parts, the cloth will rub against your skin. I hope you get the drift.

[SexJihaad9/11]

No tucking please; you are asking for chaffing.

No tucking.

Got it, thanks.

The shorts are the right size, I just like that area to be snug so that things aren't all over the place when I'm sprinting or climbing out of the saddle.

Don't want to scar the locals. (More than the usual amount anyways)

[hitanshu]

Rash free. works like a charm