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Ouch eek bloody sore

by rob39
Mon, Jan 20, 2020 23:53
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So occasionally after a ride I've recently noticed an area on the right side of my perineum, an area of what looks like pinched skin. Goes down after a couple of days of care. Doest happen all the time but appears to becoming more frequent. As if the pad in the shorts is trapping the skin. I haven't changed my seat or shorts? Ideas on what's happening how to sort it.

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rob39 | 5 years ago
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Brilliant replies, I'm going for a slightly thinner saddle and a slight downward tilt. It's cleared up nicely, sudocream the wonder cream. Also get some really snug fitting shorts.

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Thatsnotmyname | 5 years ago
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Worth investigating ischial bursitis - often mistaken for a saddle sore or 'nipping' of the skin.  Whatever it is, usually the best solution is to stay off it for a while.

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kil0ran | 5 years ago
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That sounds like the early stages of a saddle sore. Is it the same side as you dress? Do you shave/wax the area? Trapped hair can be the culprit but you'll need a non-squeamish friend/partner to investigate further (I'm now reminded of Paul Rudd in This is 40)

Can you try shifting your weight to the other side of the saddle (if that makes sense?). Possibly worth experimenting with tilt and rotation of saddle too, small changes can make a big difference.

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brooksby | 5 years ago
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I get that too (but the left side, not the right.

Onlynly on one of my bikes, which has a much wider, padded saddle than the other, which the layman would expect to be more comfortable than the narrower one on my other bike, not less.

I intend to change that saddle soon.

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CXR94Di2 | 5 years ago
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Nipping the skin can happen. Steps to reduce chances, wear decent snug fitting cycle shorts, not baggy. Use a plenty of Chamois cream and stand up every 10 mins just to ensure any potential issues are 'freed' . You could try another narrow er saddle too. I tend to get nip/sore from long multiple hour rides, cream and cleanliness keep issues from turning nasty

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