Road Cycling - Bicycle Shorts\Male Stuff

My padding on my attack shorts comes up pretty high in the front, and makes me uncomfortable. How is your "stuff" supposed to sit? I know this question is borderline but where better to ask.

pointed either right or left?

Marty

It just never seems right.

Originally posted by djbowen1
It just never seems right.

Then try the left ;)

I knew i was opening up for that one.

Originally posted by djbowen1
My padding on my attack shorts comes up pretty high in the front, and makes me uncomfortable.
How high are we talking?
The padding is not just for sitting on. ;) In most shorts it wraps around to the front to absorb moisture.


If the shorts are uncomfortable try Voler (http://www.velowear.com/) shorts or bibs.
I wore PI, Canari, Nashbar, Performance, REI, etc. until recently. After trying Voler shorts and bibs I'm sold on their comfort and fit, especially the bibs. :beer: And the price is cheaper than PI.

high enough were it goes above your stuff.

Originally posted by djbowen1
high enough were it goes above your stuff.

At least you're not confusing drivers by constantly signalling a left hand turn.:D

oh and don't get off you bike too quickly, it has a tendancy to wake your stuff for a stretch after their slumber......
Canbe embarrassing when you're chatting to a leggy lady.

Hi,
it could be the shorts are not right for you. it could also be that the seat is improperly adjusted, or just plain wrong for you. It would make sense to start with the shorts, tho. Voler has the 6 oz short on sale for $25, if you sign up for their email newsletter. The newsletter is ok, I get it.

Good question... with most shorts I've owned the end of my... um... gear... rubs the top of the fuzzy section. I'd also like to find shorts that come up higher in the front.

Originally posted by F1_Fan
Good question... with most shorts I've owned the end of my... um... gear... rubs the top of the fuzzy section.
What are you growin' down there? :confused:
Maybe you need an operation. ;)

I think we're old enough to use the proper terminology :D

- penis
- testicles

ah well...yes, I do find it does get in the way (wonder how cycling as a women is like :D)

It's usually left or right...not that there's any other option (well..up is possible..but that would be just weird)

Those words lead to tacky immature jokes, thanks for the pic though.

Option 1: Start with Mr Winky to the left and gently wrap clockwise - if it is your preference reverse.

Option 2: Have Mr Winky join the NASA program and head towards the stars.

Option 3: If wrapping is a confusing concept a gentle slouch left or right.

There is a big comfort difference between knicks on tackle position and other areas. You'll probably need to find a different home than in your briefs/boxers/lingerie/freeballing.

Best of luck :D

I find straight up is better, because it means I can ride no hands without the excess weight to one side making me do gentle turns :D

Originally posted by KennethToronto
ah well...yes, I do find it does get in the way (wonder how cycling as a women is like :D)

Read up and find out...

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=31392


:D

Mr. Winkie points straight up in this part of the world. He likes to avoid compression.

Originally posted by RonH
What are you growin' down there? :confused:
Maybe you need an operation. ;)

Heh... the thread kills me. :roflmao: There's nothing exceptional down there. :cry:

What do you guys do with the berries? I need to move them forward so they don't get pinched by the seat and that causes the snake to ride a bit high and rub on the top edge of the chamois (Louis Garneau bib shorts).

I have had the same packaging problems... Never seems to be enough room for the whole team...or where all the players

It does beg the question - if a good fitting saddle is only really meant to be in contact with your sit bones, then why even have this pointy protrution anyway... except for the discussion that's been going on over in the "Bicycle Smiles" thread.

Why not just bobit the thing and make room for the party!
Here a picture of what I'm thinking...

Originally posted by chewa
I find straight up is better, because it means I can ride no hands without the excess weight to one side making me do gentle turns :D

Are we talking bibs, shorts, or kilts here?:D

You just gotta mess around with how you set things up. Your seat may also be the culprit. Flat and slightly turned to the right is how I have my seat..Then, before rides, I make sure everthing is comfy with my shorts before I take off.

I just need someone to say those two words.One more time should do it.

what two words

Originally posted by aerobat
Are we talking bibs, shorts, or kilts here?:D

Funnily enough I've just seen a courier go up Frederick Street in Edinburgh on a fixie, wearing a kilt. I wonder if he is a true Scot, or whether chamois was involved. :)

Where's Frederick Street... Spent a few days in Edinburgh last spring and absolutly fell in love with the place.

Even better question - what's a fixie ( fixed gear bike??)

Yes, fixie=fixed gear bike

Originally posted by Raedeke
Where's Frederick Street... Spent a few days in Edinburgh last spring and absolutly fell in love with the place.

Even better question - what's a fixie ( fixed gear bike??)

It's one of the streets which runs perpendicular to George Street, about a mile or so from the castle. It runs down towards the new town area(from the 1800's).

My office is half way down.

It's all cobbles where I am, so the courier may have been gettg a bicycle smile!