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Cycle shorts??

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Not sure if this is the right place to post but I will ask anyway.

I’m trying to cycle in between run. It’s a little sore on the old butt. I didn’t realise my bum was so boney! 😂

Any recommendations on here for decent cycle shorts, or anything else that may help apart from not cycling 😂😳

Thanks team 👍

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backintimeGraduate

Definitely get cycle shorts, I used to do spinning and they were the only thing that saved my backside from having severe bike-bum-itus (I'm sure that's the right medical term!)

As far as which ones to get, I tried a few on, some of the padding feels too much and some not enough, some too wide and some doesn't cover enough, I think it's more a feeling.

As far as wear and tear, my spinning days were a long while ago, so you'll have to look up the good brands now :D

in reply tobackintime

Thank you! At least I know the direction to look in. Spinning always sounds like torture to me 😂 I’m just steadily chugging away on my bike lol.

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RunRunRun13Graduate

Can’t answer your question Dave as couple of things

1. Can’t ride a bike 🚲🤣🤦🏼‍♀️

2. Never had a boney bum !!!

Did spinning class once - I was shocked there were no cushions.

Apologies I have been no help at all have I ?

in reply toRunRunRun13

Lol. Never learned to ride a bike then? No boney bum huh? That’s no help 😂 my doesn’t look like it’s boney lol. Good to hear from you though. Made my smile 👍

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RunRunRun13Graduate in reply to

I’m glad that I have helped and made you chuckle ! I can ride one with stabilisers if that counts 👍

in reply toRunRunRun13

😊 absolutely. I thought I’d ask around. All the gear and that. Not sure how Id look in padded shorts though. 😂

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate

Gel padded shorts; Altura are fairly reasonable price-wise.

Alternatively a comfier saddle but finding the right one is not easy! (My fiance has gone through half a dozen!😂)

You'll still feel it if it's a longish ride but an hour or so will be fine 👍

Oh and never attempt to wear anything under your cycle shorts... unless you like chafing! 🤣

in reply toGoGo_JoJo

Gah. No one has time for chafing! It’s the same with running gear in my opinion! I’ve used “glide” before. Works quite well. I’m always confused with saddles as they say either for men or women?! Do we all have different bottoms ?!🤷🏻‍♂️

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate in reply to

Very much so and even fellas have differing sizes of how far apart the 'sit bones' are. Some shops can fit you, they make you sit on a special saddle that measures you! 🤣 I use the Alturas myself and in winter sometimes cheat and put padded leggings over too. Mega comfy!

in reply toGoGo_JoJo

Yeah. Not sure I’m one for going to get “fitted” I’ve seen some bits on amazon but wasn’t 100% sure what I was looking for.

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate in reply to

Naw, unless you're aiming to do hundreds of miles a week just stick with shorts. Gel padding is noticeably better than foam and lasts better. Cheap foam ones can go flat far too quick!

in reply toGoGo_JoJo

Thank you. I will go for some gel ones I think 👍

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