Purpose of shorts chamois

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

10-04-14 | 08:08 AM

#51

bbbean

Senior Member

Joined: Jul 2013

Posts: 2,781

Likes: 511

From: Missouri

Bikes: Giant Propel, Cannondale SuperX, BMC Time Machine, Univega Alpina Ultima

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrickards

I'm unclear as to why being completely dry after a ride prevents chafing for the next ride. ).

Because saddle sores aren't just from chafing. Bacteria and fungus are opportunistic, and will take advantage of any opportunity to grow. Soap and water followed by thorough drying help reduce the opportunity for these problems.

BB

__________________

Formerly fastest rider in the grupetto, currently slowest guy in the peloton

10-04-14 | 08:24 AM

#52

intransit1217

Senior Member

Joined: Jul 2014

Posts: 1,231

Likes: 6

From: Kenosha , Wi

Bikes: 2 Masi giramondo

I kinda wish they still made the actual chamois shorts. I remember when I first tried them I was all SOLD ! I'd love to have a direct comparison to try.

10-04-14 | 05:11 PM

#53

bbbean

Senior Member

Joined: Jul 2013

Posts: 2,781

Likes: 511

From: Missouri

Bikes: Giant Propel, Cannondale SuperX, BMC Time Machine, Univega Alpina Ultima

Quote:

Originally Posted by intransit1217

I kinda wish they still made the actual chamois shorts. I remember when I first tried them I was all SOLD ! I'd love to have a direct comparison to try.

I still have a pair from the 80s. Modern pads are better.

__________________

Formerly fastest rider in the grupetto, currently slowest guy in the peloton