Big Guy with Big "Package" problem
06-11-07, 11:26 AM
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Big Guy with Big "Package" problem
This is a serious qustion that I'll try and keep PG. When I ride my "package" is getting jerked around and I have to keep adjusting myself to get comfortable. What do you guys do to support yourself, especially if your on the larger side. Is there a seat made for this?
06-11-07, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Redhouse
This is a serious qustion that I'll try and keep PG. When I ride my "package" is getting jerked around and I have to keep adjusting myself to get comfortable. What do you guys do to support yourself, especially if your on the larger side. Is there a seat made for this?
Compression shorts do an even better job.
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I wear bibs and it seems to solve the problem for me...I do get "hit" by the seat sometimes when going over really rough spots but you quickly learn to get your butt of the seat more.....
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Originally Posted by Eatadonut
are you wearing the stretchies (lycra, etc)? Getting started is always an issue, but once I get it tucked to a side, it stays there.
Compression shorts do an even better job.
Compression shorts do an even better job.
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Originally Posted by Redhouse
No, I'm just wearing boxer briefs and joggers or the nylon style joggers.
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06-11-07, 12:07 PM
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What are the boxer briefs made out of? If they're cotten you may find that they're stretching out enroute. I found some synthetic boxer-briefs at Wallyworld with a sculpted pouch that holds them in the right amount. Stay pretty dry too.
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Originally Posted by Air
What are the boxer briefs made out of? If they're cotten you may find that they're stretching out enroute. I found some synthetic boxer-briefs at Wallyworld with a sculpted pouch that holds them in the right amount. Stay pretty dry too.
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Originally Posted by Tom Stormcrowe
That's why I wear the padded Spandex shorts (Bibs), among other reasons, none of which have anything to do with style!
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Geesh....it's a wonder you haven't castrated yourself! There is no way I'd ride with my boys splayed out all over my Brooks leather saddle. You need to "regroup" and wear either spandex shorts or the "mountain" type shorts that have spandex underneath.....get everyone in line and snug and you'll be home free 
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I just tried and like the SMP's; it seems to keep the package from traveling too far.
Don't worry, there's a non-carbon version!
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06-11-07, 01:28 PM
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I find just wearing street clothes is the bigger problem Stuff droops lower than I like and gets caught in some kind of bind, like between my leg and the saddle. . Over the miles, it hurts.
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Originally Posted by Tom Stormcrowe
That's why I wear the padded Spandex shorts (Bibs), among other reasons, none of which have anything to do with style!
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I pull this picture out occasionally and ride on.
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Originally Posted by stevesurf
I just tried and like the SMP's; it seems to keep the package from traveling too far.
Don't worry, there's a non-carbon version!
Don't worry, there's a non-carbon version!
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Actually she was quite handsome in her younger days.
As for the package it can be a problem. The bibs with the padding help. I have to adjust every so often as everthing goes left even with the padding. I am still trying things out to see what works best.
As for the package it can be a problem. The bibs with the padding help. I have to adjust every so often as everthing goes left even with the padding. I am still trying things out to see what works best.
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That particular picture does not help her out any at all. If I make it to her age I won't care what I look like.
That particular picture does not help her out any at all. If I make it to her age I won't care what I look like.
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Originally Posted by JumboRider
I pull this picture out occasionally and ride on.
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I read that headline and thought "man I hope the poor fellow didn't get it caught in the spokes". It was a "big package" problem afterall.
You could go for the tighty whities, they generally keep my boys in line fairly well.
You could go for the tighty whities, they generally keep my boys in line fairly well.