Comments on: The Sorts of Saddle Sores, and Their Sources http://www.fatcyclist.com/2007/03/21/the-sorts-of-saddle-sores-and-their-sources/ It's like reality TV. Except it's real. And there's no TV. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 03:21:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Clydesteve http://www.fatcyclist.com/2007/03/21/the-sorts-of-saddle-sores-and-their-sources/comment-page-1/#comment-5816 Clydesteve Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:10:17 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2007/03/21/the-sorts-of-saddle-sores-and-their-sources/#comment-5816 Thanks for this informative and educational piece. The people at roadbikerider.com will be wanting to make it into an e-book. It is much more down to earth than the advice they are peddling for saddle sores. One thing was missing though. Any written work that speaks of chamois cream, would seem to require a mention of "spalming" to be complete. At the least I would expect the declinations of the verb, so that I could properly describe application techniques in all situations. Again, thanks for the education. I have some sirloin steaks on my rear as a result of my accident Tuesday. It is comforting to be able to catagorize, rather than just complain that my @ss hurts. Is there a special subcatagory for trauma-induced sirloin steak sores? Thanks for this informative and educational piece. The people at roadbikerider.com will be wanting to make it into an e-book. It is much more down to earth than the advice they are peddling for saddle sores.

One thing was missing though. Any written work that speaks of chamois cream, would seem to require a mention of “spalming” to be complete. At the least I would expect the declinations of the verb, so that I could properly describe application techniques in all situations.

Again, thanks for the education. I have some sirloin steaks on my rear as a result of my accident Tuesday. It is comforting to be able to catagorize, rather than just complain that my @ss hurts. Is there a special subcatagory for trauma-induced sirloin steak sores?

]]> By: Lowrydr http://www.fatcyclist.com/2007/03/21/the-sorts-of-saddle-sores-and-their-sources/comment-page-1/#comment-5804 Lowrydr Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:43:29 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2007/03/21/the-sorts-of-saddle-sores-and-their-sources/#comment-5804 dpcowboy, you used relish with that? eewwwww! Now that's gross. dpcowboy, you used relish with that? eewwwww! Now that’s gross.

]]> By: dpcowboy http://www.fatcyclist.com/2007/03/21/the-sorts-of-saddle-sores-and-their-sources/comment-page-1/#comment-5692 dpcowboy Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:49:06 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2007/03/21/the-sorts-of-saddle-sores-and-their-sources/#comment-5692 Al, Thanks for the 'post'. Great writing, as expected. Enjoyed with more than a bit of relish....!!! Deanb Al,
Thanks for the ‘post’. Great writing, as expected. Enjoyed with more than a bit of relish….!!!
Deanb

]]> By: Brewinman http://www.fatcyclist.com/2007/03/21/the-sorts-of-saddle-sores-and-their-sources/comment-page-1/#comment-5675 Brewinman Thu, 22 Mar 2007 21:44:18 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2007/03/21/the-sorts-of-saddle-sores-and-their-sources/#comment-5675 Gross doesn't begin to describe this post. Then again, it doesn't begin to describe Al either... Gross doesn’t begin to describe this post. Then again, it doesn’t begin to describe Al either…

]]> By: Argentius http://www.fatcyclist.com/2007/03/21/the-sorts-of-saddle-sores-and-their-sources/comment-page-1/#comment-5637 Argentius Thu, 22 Mar 2007 16:24:39 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2007/03/21/the-sorts-of-saddle-sores-and-their-sources/#comment-5637 Yes, I came here before reading the whole thing. And Fatty -- you are SUPRISED that an Al Maviva entry is 4,000 words long? That man types like no one I have ever seen! His keyboard emits smoke! I am in awe... Yes, I came here before reading the whole thing.

And Fatty — you are SUPRISED that an Al Maviva entry is 4,000 words long?

That man types like no one I have ever seen! His keyboard emits smoke! I am in awe…

]]> By: Lurch http://www.fatcyclist.com/2007/03/21/the-sorts-of-saddle-sores-and-their-sources/comment-page-1/#comment-5631 Lurch Thu, 22 Mar 2007 15:51:41 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2007/03/21/the-sorts-of-saddle-sores-and-their-sources/#comment-5631 Al, BTW, that little pad you sit on in the Specialized Store is called an "ass-o-meter" (at least in the store I work at) because it measures the size of ones...oh, never mind... Al,
BTW, that little pad you sit on in the Specialized Store is called an “ass-o-meter” (at least in the store I work at) because it measures the size of ones…oh, never mind…

]]> By: Lurch http://www.fatcyclist.com/2007/03/21/the-sorts-of-saddle-sores-and-their-sources/comment-page-1/#comment-5627 Lurch Thu, 22 Mar 2007 15:33:37 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2007/03/21/the-sorts-of-saddle-sores-and-their-sources/#comment-5627 Let's see....in the past coupla weeks Fatty has gone on an extended business trip, been under pressure at work, tried to cut his thumb off and twice had "guest" bloggers take over the site. THIS IS GREAT NEWS! I'm thinking Fatty is getting lazy and will soon balloon back up to a "respectable" weight (a FAT cyclist at 160 - gimme a break!). That bodes well for all of us who want a free jersey and prefer the "jolly" FC over the "serious" FC. What's next Fatty? Going to encourage your wife and kids to come along on your training rides? I can't wait. This is going to be great when the "wheels fall off". Let’s see….in the past coupla weeks Fatty has gone on an extended business trip, been under pressure at work, tried to cut his thumb off and twice had “guest” bloggers take over the site.
THIS IS GREAT NEWS! I’m thinking Fatty is getting lazy and will soon balloon back up to a “respectable” weight (a FAT cyclist at 160 – gimme a break!). That bodes well for all of us who want a free jersey and prefer the “jolly” FC over the “serious” FC.
What’s next Fatty? Going to encourage your wife and kids to come along on your training rides? I can’t wait. This is going to be great when the “wheels fall off”.

]]> By: BotchedExperiment http://www.fatcyclist.com/2007/03/21/the-sorts-of-saddle-sores-and-their-sources/comment-page-1/#comment-5624 BotchedExperiment Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:43:54 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2007/03/21/the-sorts-of-saddle-sores-and-their-sources/#comment-5624 JSUN, you produced a rapid, involuntary expiration. Nice one. To those of you under 33 years old and have never experienced any saddle sore problems: Just wait; "your time is gonna come."--of course if you're under 33 you probably have no idea what that line is from, but oh well. I never had a single saddle sore of any type until a couple years ago. Seems to be age-related. Anyhoo, all I've had to do is lube-up every ride (as Al suggested) and I never have any problems. JSUN, you produced a rapid, involuntary expiration. Nice one.

To those of you under 33 years old and have never experienced any saddle sore problems: Just wait; “your time is gonna come.”–of course if you’re under 33 you probably have no idea what that line is from, but oh well.

I never had a single saddle sore of any type until a couple years ago. Seems to be age-related. Anyhoo, all I’ve had to do is lube-up every ride (as Al suggested) and I never have any problems.

]]> By: barry1021 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2007/03/21/the-sorts-of-saddle-sores-and-their-sources/comment-page-1/#comment-5615 barry1021 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:48:36 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2007/03/21/the-sorts-of-saddle-sores-and-their-sources/#comment-5615 I peed myself again reading this... Wait! Big Mike that's you?? geez i thought it was a close up of Al's butt, my bad. So who is that in the next picture, I am confused? Based on Fatty's body hair pictures, I would say a close relative for sure.... And speaking of my butt, I have been known to ride two hours on the trainer, then fall asleep on the couch in my wet clothes and wake up six hours later. It's amazing what can grow down there. I'll send pictures!!! b21 I peed myself again reading this…
Wait! Big Mike that’s you?? geez i thought it was a close up of Al’s butt, my bad. So who is that in the next picture, I am confused? Based on Fatty’s body hair pictures, I would say a close relative for sure….
And speaking of my butt, I have been known to ride two hours on the trainer, then fall asleep on the couch in my wet clothes and wake up six hours later. It’s amazing what can grow down there. I’ll send pictures!!!

b21

]]> By: FliesOnly http://www.fatcyclist.com/2007/03/21/the-sorts-of-saddle-sores-and-their-sources/comment-page-1/#comment-5614 FliesOnly Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:43:35 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2007/03/21/the-sorts-of-saddle-sores-and-their-sources/#comment-5614 Great post Al. Saddle sores are, as of yet, not something I've really had to deal with. Sure, my butt has been sore after a ride or two...and maybe there's been a small "raw" spot, but by and large, nothing that has needed to be popped or drained has appeared on my behind. However, I am currently thinking about getting a new saddle and I am somewhat concerned. Here's why. I'm thinking about getting a completely new style. Right now, I'm riding on a four year old Aspide saddle. It has served me well, but I think it's about had it. I have been looking at the Fizik Arione. Should I just stick with what I have, or should I go in a new direction? Part of me says: "Hey, stick with what has worked in the past", while another part of me says: "Hey, try something new". New can be nice, but not at the expense of a saddle sored butt. Great post Al. Saddle sores are, as of yet, not something I’ve really had to deal with. Sure, my butt has been sore after a ride or two…and maybe there’s been a small “raw” spot, but by and large, nothing that has needed to be popped or drained has appeared on my behind.

However, I am currently thinking about getting a new saddle and I am somewhat concerned. Here’s why. I’m thinking about getting a completely new style. Right now, I’m riding on a four year old Aspide saddle. It has served me well, but I think it’s about had it. I have been looking at the Fizik Arione. Should I just stick with what I have, or should I go in a new direction? Part of me says: “Hey, stick with what has worked in the past”, while another part of me says: “Hey, try something new”. New can be nice, but not at the expense of a saddle sored butt.

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