Originally Posted by
Vaughan51
How many chamois types are there and are they designed for specific types of riding. Currently I have two pair of Pearl Izumi (Quest, Expedition) and 1 Craft and they all seem to have different chamois in them. They feel slightly different in thickness and density which makes me think that they might be best for specific types of riding. Then I was reading on the weekend that dub has a short specific for trainers which has a super breathable chamois.
Just wondering if there are some specific attributes for a chamois that a person should be looking for based on their type and duration of riding. The majority of my rides are 2-3hrs duration with the odd full day ride on a mix of gravel, double track dirt - basically country roads and back road touring.
Or am I being a bit too analytical in my thinking?
Maybe this. I've found that if a bib is comfortable for an hour, it remains so for 5 or 6 hours, pretty much my max for a day. Chafing is what you want to avoid and that's pad shape rather than amount of padding. If you find something you like, buy a few because they'll likely have changed by the next time you shop.
