airathanas 0 #26 June 11, 2010 Have you tried those spandex capri length workout pant? They are WAY cheaper than bike shorts and can be found at any Sport Authority, Dicks Sporting Goods, or Academy. They are made with the dri fit material so no embarrassing crotch sweat marks after class. I work out wearing them and they are great! Like these: http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4022205&cp=2367438.2367454.2791768.2791770.2806306http://3ringnecklace.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #27 June 11, 2010 No I havent. I broke out all my old workout capris/compression shorts... Basically everything I USED to workout in before I became a massive fan of Nike running shorts, which obviously just wont do in this situation. Thanks for the link! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #28 June 11, 2010 Quote Finally, I have found the right thread to post this video link to. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLA8yQVtEsc Nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #29 June 11, 2010 Get ye to ye ol' bike shop! They should have a device to measure the distance between your bones (you just sit on it) and tell you what size saddle you need. And clearly the proper shorts are needed. In the interim, anything to reduce chaffing should help. I've known of people to use a small amount of vaseline. (Shut up, Turtle. I know you want to comment.)I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #30 June 11, 2010 QuoteHave you tried those spandex capri length workout pant? They are WAY cheaper than bike shorts and can be found at any Sport Authority, Dicks Sporting Goods, or Academy. They are made with the dri fit material so no embarrassing crotch sweat marks after class. I work out wearing them and they are great! Like these: http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4022205&cp=2367438.2367454.2791768.2791770.2806306 You really want bike shorts regardless of the cost. Bike shorts have a chamois which reduces friction and wicks away sweat. They also don't have seams between you and the seat which could get uncomfortable. They'll make your life a lot more comfortable especially if you'll be spending a long time in the saddle and/or working hard. Jerseys are a fine idea too. Although they probably don't wick sweat any better than other exercise clothing, the pockets on back are real useful to stash things you want to grab while riding like Cliff bars or a cell phone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #31 June 11, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote Serious question.... where are you getting chaffed at? From one thigh rubbing on another or what? No I realized this morning that my thighs are rubbing right against the little point of the seat when Im seated... So as soon as I got home I dug out my compression shorts for until I can get a more appropriate fix. They make seats for Women, that are open in the center! Also there is a product,(this is not bullshit) called "Butt Butter" that helps! Actually, the seats with an opening in the center are designed for men. Its to reduce the pressure on the perineum. Women's seats are usually designed wider to account for the wider sit-bones women have. A good bike shop should be able to measure you sit-bone distance and recommend the saddle (tho, saddles are probably the most personal issue!) And it's Chamois Butt'r... And if the butt is good enough - do they call it "Cham - WOW?"I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #32 June 11, 2010 Quote And if you like to spin, a road bike and a set if Kreitler rollers will allow you to do it indoors as needed. Honest question - how the HECK does that work? How do you keep from falling sideways without the forward momentum? Quote Just don't watch TV with anything you are into like sports. I jacked up walls and furniture more than a couple times when I became distracted and flew the bike off the rollers. Damn, that had to suck!!! Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #33 June 11, 2010 QuoteHow do you keep from falling sideways without the forward momentum? The momentum you build into the wheels keeps you up.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #34 June 11, 2010 QuoteQuoteHow do you keep from falling sideways without the forward momentum? The momentum you build into the wheels keeps you up. Interesting - thanks for the info, Remi.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #35 June 11, 2010 To add to what to others have said: 1. The chamois in the shorts is to prevent chafing, and not to provide padding. All padding should be provided by the saddle. 2. The saddle padding should be firm, not soft. Soft saddles allow the sitbones to sink in, enabling parts of the saddle to push up against the soft personal bits, and cause chafing and numbness. 3. "Level" is a starting point for saddle tilt adjustment, not a goal. The correct adjustment is determined by what is most comfortable, not what a carpenter's level says. In general, the optimum tilt for the saddle varies with the handlebar height. Touring bikes, (and hybrids), with bars at/above saddle height may need a nose-up tilt. Racing bikes with bars lower than the saddle, may need the saddle tilted nose-down. If you need to brace yourself against the bars to keep from sliding off the front, the saddle is too nose-low. If your weight is being supported by the soft parts of the crotch instead of by the sitbones, the saddle is too nose-high."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #36 June 11, 2010 Quote Quote How do you keep from falling sideways without the forward momentum? The momentum you build into the wheels keeps you up. But how can you possibly exceed the speed of the wind??? Oh, wait...wrong thread...sorry."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #37 June 11, 2010 QuoteQuoteQuoteHow do you keep from falling sideways without the forward momentum? The momentum you build into the wheels keeps you up. But how can you possibly exceed the speed of the wind??? That's why you put up a big fan in front of your trainer.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TiaDanger 0 #38 June 12, 2010 I actually haven't read through all the replies so this might be a repeat, but: Nashbar.com has great prices on bike shorts, which IMO are a MUST in road biking. Also, look at REI-outlet.com, they have some good prices as well. And it works great for running, but try to rub baby powder on your thighs...it totally helps prevent chaffing on distance runs for me. I asked my bike dealer to work with me on financing a bike. I got serious into triathlons a while back (before skydiving took over my life and bank acct) and they helped me get 0% financing through TREK on a nice Trek bike. It took me a year to pay it off, but it was AWESOME that Trek gave me that financing option without having to pay interest.And for the record: the appropriate ranking of cool modes of transportation is jet pack, hover board, transporter, Batmobile, and THEN giant ant. D.S. #8.8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #39 June 12, 2010 One thing they all seem to be skipping so far, If ya wear bike shorts, (especialy those gay spandex shorts, expect to feel like you just shit your pants when your walking! The loose fitting normal looking , (straight) shorts aren't so bad , and they are padded too! (Roadie attack starts here.......) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #40 June 12, 2010 Quote Quote I can't wait to see some of the responses this is bound to draw. Oh I know.... But hopefully someone will have some helpful recommendations. I've been pleasantly surprised that you've gotten legitimate answers.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,107 #41 June 12, 2010 >how the HECK does that work? How do you keep from falling sideways >without the forward momentum? Same way a regular bike works. On a regular bike, you turn the front wheel to bring the bike back under you and you steer by leaning. (i.e. the front wheel keeps you from falling over while you lean into the turn.) Rollers drive a roller below the front wheel, so turning the front wheel still does the same thing. i.e. if you lean left, the bike will fall over if you don't do something. That something is to turn left; that brings the bike "back under you". With rollers, of course, you don't have much room to correct before you 'run out of roller' so it takes a while to get used to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #42 June 13, 2010 Well I got myself to a bike shop yesterday. I explained my situation to the owner, and he had me wait on buying shorts. He insisted upon GIVING me a couple of large bottles of chamois butt'r and another type of ointment for me to try before buying bike shorts. So I will try it in combination with wearing spandex under my running shorts (I really think my running shorts are the culprit here), and hopefully everything will be hunky dory Thanks for all the great advice and links yall! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #43 June 13, 2010 One more option is shorts liners with a chamois: http://www.ebikestop.com/cycling_short_liners%29%29260.php The Andiamo brand is inexpensive and lets you use any shorts/tights you want."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
