[The Toninator]

Ok I’m going solo for a 24 this weekend and I’ve decided to use Bag balm etc and I’m looking for opinions on the subject from SOLO racers.
#1. Which OTC product has been best for you?
#2. Is it the best way to go? (ie no other trick you know to keep your buttie happy)
#3. should I even use it?

 

[The Toninator]

i voted bag balm but if i could chage after every couple of laps i think that might work better. i'll probaby change every 5 to 6 laps.

 

[tammy]

Paceline Chamois-Butt'r works great for me. Don't use too much of it at a time, though (a little goes a long way). Also change your shorts as often as you can (at a minimum every 4-5 hours if possible). I'm not sure what type of shorts you wear, but despite the "diaper feel" of some of the larger chamois pads, I find that those actually work better for solo endurance races than the more streamlined types (i.e. I prefer the chamois pads which have the side panels to protect your thighs where the saddle rails could potentially cause irritation - hope that explanation is clear). And of course, as you are already aware, frequently stand up on the pedals when you can to relieve some of the saddle pressure. I also use a seamless cutout saddle (I know, they look dorky, but they do work for me - of course, saddles are a personal choice, but you still might want to look into it).

Good luck and have a great time!

 

[The Toninator]

thanks tammy. I wear Sugoi techifine shorts but i actually run a liner in the hopes that the little extra padding helps with the bumps a little and the pad on that is BIG.

Do you apply to the chamois and your body or just the chamois or just your body?

 

[tammy]

Usually just to my body, so it goes exactly where it needs to be. I've never used the bike liners because I was worried that the double layering of shorts and liner would shift - you don't find that to be the case?

 

[Serial Midget]

I use vaseline to keep my crack happy...

 

[The Toninator]

Originally posted by tammy
Usually just to my body, so it goes exactly where it needs to be. I've never used the bike liners because I was worried that the double layering of shorts and liner would shift - you don't find that to be the case?

havent had a problem yet but i guess well see after this weekend

 

[TimeBomb]

A&D in the baby section. Not too expensive and a little goes a long way.