hkboy313

I've done my research in the past and settled with fizik aliante with proper bike fit. Not sure my body is changing but position hasn't changed for 5 years+. Getting old? Maybe skin is sagging more. But noticing saddle sores that lead to little blisters. I'm hygienic. I've changed out bibs when worn out. Bibs snug, nothing flapping. I'm at 130lbs, fairly lean, sit bones at 120mm last time I checked, center on center. I ride in a fairly aggressive profile, even more when in drops however I can't say I'm the most flexible either but can touch toes.

I believe I have extra"hanging skin"that actually bunches up between my thighs and side of saddle, causing excessive skin rub; blisters..The aliante is rounded mid to nose, flat in back. Theoretically I could opt with flatter and wider mid to nose like a fizik antares, pulling the extra skin clear of, more or less, out of the way.

I know I can go to the shop for this saddle test all over again but want to see if others have experienced this and what was solution.

Thanks

Lanceoldstrong

I read no mention of a chamois cream being used. Many of us swear by the stuff.
Myself, I use Chamois Butter Euro Style.
It makes the frank and beans* and other tender bits all snug nicely into the chamois pad with no chafing or irritation.
This works for great for me on long rides. I use it on anything over 20 or 30 miles. (Rode 80 miles on Saturday, over 5,000 this year.)

*Twig and berries, if you prefer vegan metaphor.

FBinNY 

One factor to consider is how easily your shorts slide on the saddle. This is partly a question of preference and partly practicality.

There's movement between your body and the saddle. So it's question of whether the shorts stay with you and slide on the saddle, or stay on the saddle and slide against you. This slip stick consideration is also affected by how snugly and smoothly the shorts fit you (no bunching allowed), whether you use anything on your skin which may reduce friction between you and the chamois.

Another consideration is the shape of the saddle. Some are nearly triangular, while others have more curvature and sides cut in narrower just forward of the wider rear section. The more highly sculpted saddles offer better clearance between the thighs and may be the answer to your problem.

Personally, I've found that some talc helps keep the area drier and prevents chaffing pretty effectively, but my saddle was also selected for good thigh clearance and low friction.

hkboy313

Sorry, tried to mention everything. I do apply a cream for that. It's nashbar brand and pretty good reviews. I applied to skin and chamois. Back years ago I never used it as I didn't have blisters before but this year something changed...no idea what. How much do you actually apply? Thin or thick coat?

rpenmanparker 

You for sure need some lubricant on your shorts and skin. Take your pick. I like Body Glide. Other folks like Chamois Butter. It's all good.

hkboy313

I also slide I the saddle. The material on saddle allows that and the bid slides along with me. No drag from what I feel.

What do you mean by "highly sculpted"?

What's talc?

FBinNY 

If the blister problem worsened after you started using a cream, and especially if you went years without issues before, than I strongly suggest you suspect the cream itself.

While many insist on lubricating between you and the shorts, I take the opposite approach and prefer the shorts to stick to and move with my skin, and slide on the saddle. Blisters result from rubbing, eliminate that and the problem is solved.

RPK79

I've seen some people with lubed up seats / external shorts on large organized rides and wondered if they were taking your preference to the extreme.

hkboy313

I've tried the body glide before, it seems better but still ends up blisters but not as severe. Ill check out other creams.
The drawing attached is section cut...this is what it looks like when I'm sitting with flabs that's where the blisters are formed. (left)...so I was wondering if the saddle was flatter and wider at front (right) pulling skin away.

series1811

That drawing is...well, I better not say anything. Maybe one of those anatomically correct saddles with the open area. Good luck with your problem OP.

hkboy313

What? It's a diagram. as simple as I could illustrate what happens underneath...I'm not about to photo myself on here. But thank you for the suggestion. I tried cut outs before but it cause more pain because more weight is focused on 2 points and not the surface.

RoderWrench

Wait, you're a guy, right?

hkboy313

Seriously? I thought I was pretty clear in description above. Unless you don't have skin covering the boys. This section is just behind them. Anyways your question seems unhelpful. Thank you