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Old 10-03-14 | 10:37 AM
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Bikes: 1991 Bianchi Eros, 1964 Armstrong, 1988 Diamondback Ascent, 1988 Bianchi Premio, 1987 Bianchi Sport SX, 1980s Raleigh mixte (hers), All-City Space Horse (hers)

Originally Posted by jrickards
I've suffered more this year than any previous year (why? I don't know) with chafing and have needed chamois creme on more than one occassion to relieve the situation. I presume that the chamois creme enables my skin to glide without rubbing on either the chamois of the shorts or against other skin.

Unfortunately, with 6 pr of shorts from 4 different manufacturers, none, this summer, were better than any other at preventing chafing.
Any chance that your saddle is too high? That can cause you to slide back and forth across the saddle when pedalling.
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