Chamois density
06-11-21, 06:49 PM
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Chamois density
What is considered a good density? I notice only some brands post this stat. One is stated as an 80 density pad. Not sure what that means or how it compares.
06-11-21, 11:30 PM
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https://www.elasticinterface.com/cycling-pad/road/
https://www.elasticinterface.com/foams/
This is a well known company- read up.
There isn't a single 'good' density because it varies, as it should, depending on activity and duration.
Some of their pads are 40-60. Some are 80-200.
https://www.elasticinterface.com/foams/
This is a well known company- read up.
There isn't a single 'good' density because it varies, as it should, depending on activity and duration.
Some of their pads are 40-60. Some are 80-200.
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Originally Posted by mstateglfr
There isn't a single 'good' density because it varies, as it should, depending on activity and duration.
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Originally Posted by kosmo886
What is considered a good density?
So bleepin' comfortable! I had to stand a few times, but because my lower back was running out of juice. Not because my butt hurt.
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Originally Posted by terrymorse
I wouldn't know know good density from bad density if it hit me in the tuchus, but I just did a hilly 3-hour ride, climbing intentionally in the saddle, with a new pair of Voler bibs that has their Men's Comp HP chamois.
So bleepin' comfortable! I had to stand a few times, but because my lower back was running out of juice. Not because my butt hurt.
So bleepin' comfortable! I had to stand a few times, but because my lower back was running out of juice. Not because my butt hurt.
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I don't think one density fits all, not even within the same model of bibs. Hopefully bib manufacturers would know to increase pad density for larger sizes for chubby people like me.
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Originally Posted by SoSmellyAir
I don't think one density fits all, not even within the same model of bibs. Hopefully bib manufacturers would know to increase pad density for larger sizes for chubby people like me.
