Eric - Thanks for the tip on coconut oil. I have some organic all-purpose cooking oil. Don't know this one is virgin, or unrefined (I can see the situation playing out in my head...I walk into my local healthy food store, "hi, I have some all-purpose cooking oil, but I'm looking for virgin, unrefined, do you that type", "what purpose is it for? I'm sure the all-purpose one you have is fine, no?", "well, i need to slather some on my butt, because it's hot and I don't want friction" can you imagine, lol
I have chamois butt'r and have used it for years, maybe it's time to try something new! And back to the comedy...Eric, I think we have the makings of your next video! Your videos are a calmness and vintage, timeliness charm to them, I'm sure you can make this work ;-) On Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 12:01:20 PM UTC-4 [email protected] wrote: > I agree that this situation seems like a call for unguent of some sort. > Chamois cream, etc. I use Eucerin because I have a giant tub that has > lasted me 10 years. It seems only necessary for me on long, hot days. > > Will > > On Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:46:25 AM UTC-4 [email protected] wrote: > >> Jay — Thanks for the intensive descriptors above! I'm in humid Virginia >> and sweat easily. I get glued to the saddle in the summer time. >> >> I ride leather saddles, Brooks B17 and Berthoud Aspin. When I wear cotton >> shorts they get soaked through with sweat and stick to the saddle, >> seriously inhibiting my ability to slide around and get comfortable. I also >> have difficulty sliding around in nylon shorts (including Patagonia and the >> Rivendell MUSA shorts). >> >> The most comfortable for me have been 100% wool cycling shorts (Kucharik, >> Giordana, Sergal) or synthetic bib shorts (Ground Effect, Boure). Both are >> great when it's hot and humid but I prefer the bibs in the summer. They >> stay up better when they get soaked. >> >> Have you tried to lubricate? A little lubrication goes a long way. There >> are some cycling-specific lubes out there but for my money you can't go >> wrong with pure coconut oil. I get a $10 jar of organic, virgin, unrefined. >> Using it just for cycling, it'll last for a super long time. Inexpensive, >> food-grade, a little anti-microbial and you don't have to worry about the >> presence of any petroleum. I keep it in the house so it doesn't go to its >> liquid state. I scoop a dab with my fingers and rub it on my inner thighs, >> my butt and my chest (to prevent chafing from the bibs). Any friction >> points. It works really, really well! >> >> If I'm wearing my Bedrock sandals for a ride or a long walk I'll also put >> some on the tops of my feet and it's a huge help in preventing sores and >> abrasions from my sandal straps. >> >> Your mileage may vary, >> Eric >> >> On Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 8:49:34 PM UTC-4 Jay wrote: >> >>> Thanks! I'm 6'0 and 160. Funny thing is when I measure sit bones with >>> a bike fitter, sitting on some gel thing, they're not that wide (they tell >>> me a 145-155mm saddle width is fine, so maybe 125mm sit bone width?, but >>> that's when I was riding only road, with bars 5-10cm below my saddle. My >>> Salsa Fargo with swept back bars is completely different. Plus, when I get >>> some 'irritation' on the backside, I can see where the fiction is via red >>> spots (TMI, I know) and seems a lot further apart than say 125mm. I think >>> the wider Berthoud might work for me, at least with the Fargo. I would >>> like to ride with wool underwear (seams no where near sit bones), and just >>> some shorts/pants. This isn't comfortable with the C17. >>> >>> On Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 7:23:27 PM UTC-4 Nick Payne wrote: >>> >>>> On Monday, 16 June 2025 at 1:31:07 am UTC+10 Jay wrote: >>>> >>>> Curios @Nick whether you're a big guy or not? I ask because the width >>>> of Bethoud saddles is wider than B17, and a lot wider than Berthoud model >>>> one width less in their lineup. >>>> >>>> >>>> I'm 5'10" and ~140lbs, so not large. However, I've always liked wide >>>> saddles. I tried a Brooks Swift (which I think is their narrowest model) >>>> about 25 years ago, and found it rather uncomfortable, whereas the wider >>>> saddles have always agreed with me. When I was racing, and didn't want the >>>> weight of a leather saddle, I used to use women's racing saddles, as >>>> they're wider than those intended for men... >>>> >>>> Nick Payne >>>> >>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/6000d63b-03a6-4431-9e84-71f1b3fa50a7n%40googlegroups.com.
