Originally Posted by
Xsive
Thank you for your sincere reply; I appreciate your honesty and willingness to share.
I think that part of the cause is probably the nose of my saddle being tilted upward (slightly). I have done that for years b/c it helps me put less weight on the bars through my hands, but now that I've been riding for over a decade I probably no longer need the nose tilted upward b/c my back is stronger as well as my abs - AND, I'm dialing my fit this spring.
I am another ride who always sets his seats a little nose down. Haven't had your issue but various issues always come up if the seat is too level. I don't buy the "no weight on your hands' that I hear on this forum (and elsewhere) all the time. Yes, with real weight on your hands you have to get it right with your handlebars, levers, gloves, etc. but it's all doable. (Might also have to do a little weight lifting also. For the usual cyclist with under-developed top halves, I am not so sure that is bad.)
A previous poster mentioned bibs. Bibs drive me crazy but I always clip suspenders on my shorts. They do two things. Keep all in place without bunching up, either between you and the seat or in the area you are having issues with. They also rather quickly stretch out the waist band and solve that issue as well, just not on the first ride or two. If money is an issue, suspenders cost $10-20. Bibs always cost at least $10 more for the same quality. Suspenders out last several pairs of shorts and can be used with many. I will let others do the math. Biggest plus at big organized rides? Not having to undress (sometimes on rather cold mornings) to do one's business.
Ben