No boil or abcess, my close friend the mirror assited(than cracked). I was thinking that the bibs did a good job if they prevented any pain from occuring while on the bike. I don't think it is a fit issue, because the pain had not occurred prior to the century ride. Perhaps a few days off will do me some good. Either way I have to work three days in a row(12 hour shifts) so three days of rest it is.