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Which Saddle Will Stop Crotch Pain?

Question:  My crotch hurts! I've tried all sorts of pro saddles without relief. Specifically, the soft tissue in the middle "down there" gets crunched. I'm ready to forget style and go for comfort so I can keep riding. What's the best saddle, regardless of looks? -- Max H. RBR Replies:  Style is important -- you have to feel good about how your bike looks and how you … [Read more...] about Which Saddle Will Stop Crotch Pain?

How can I keep chamois cream from bleeding through my shorts?

QUESTION: How can I keep my chamois cream from bleeding through my shorts onto my saddle — and onto my car seat when driving to ride starting points? —Chuck D. RBR’S STAN PURDUM REPLIES: It’s not much talked about, but it is a fact that some chamois creams or general skin lubricants can bleed through bicycle shorts. In their sales copy, bike clothing makers routinely mention … [Read more...] about How can I keep chamois cream from bleeding through my shorts?

More On Gearing And Crankarm Length

Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley It was so nice of many of you to weigh in on our discussion regarding whether bicycle gearing is affected by crankarm length, which was the technical question we attempted to provide help with last week. Thank you for the helpful and interesting comments, some of which we’re sharing today. Here’s last week’s column in case you missed … [Read more...] about More On Gearing And Crankarm Length