Personius

New saddle, sores at point at the top of "the inverted U" where the leg meets the nether regions I think im riding too far down the nose of the saddle and will tilt it slightly so as to put me back on my sit bones. the problem is what to put on the raw spots so as to be able to continue riding.Help!

BetweenRides

Wash frequently and alternate using hydrocortizone cream and neosporin after rides. Use a good lube such as Bag Balm or Udder Butter, etc. before each ride. If it doesn't clear up, see your doctor. Infection can be very dangerous in this area. It's happened to everyone at some point or another.

Mouserue

Always have your seat adjusted so you're sitting on your sit bones. Never sit on the area between unless you hate being a man/woman/anyone with working genitalia. Use chamois cream. Stand for 15 seconds every half hour at a minimum.

When you have sores, but aren't riding, use Neosporin and Band-Aids. Band-Aid even sells bandages that have the antibiotics already applied. It makes it a lot easier when you're bent over, looking between your legs at the floor-standing mirror behind you so you can see where to apply.

Of course, if nothing described in the previous paragraph appeals to you, remember that prevention is the best cure.

-VELOCITY-

Brooks B-17 saddle. Assos Chamois Creme.

ImprezaDrvr

I've always worked to keep the area dry, which a Band Aid won't help. If you can find a drawing salve it may help, but the only thing that will really get rid of one is time. REmember, clean and dry, clean and dry.

And check your position before you start riding again.

I've still got scar tissue from a saddle sore that I had a year ago this past spring. Ruined last summer for me. Get rid of it now and prevent another one from coming on.

Mouserue

After any sore has been cleaned of all bacteria, it always heals faster in a moist environment. Just make sure that environment is made moist with antibacterial cream, not sweat and butt juice.

VentNoir

+1

(any Brooks actually - mine's a Swift Ti... Assos cream is the best... IMHO)

Psimet2001 

Nice.


New saddle deosn't sound right for you. Too cushy maybe? If you keep getting sores maybe it's time to switch.

Good ways I have found to avoid sores is to get out of shorts/bibs as soon after the ride as possible. Showering as soon after the ride as possible. Washing bibs/shorts between each use. When using twice in the same day (such a commuting) I rinse the shorts/bibs in between uses.

I know only seem to get saddle sores from commuting. The saddle is too cushy. That I know...

JayC

Assos creme is by far the best stuff out there. I was having saddle sore problems before switching to it and nothing since.

StanSeven

Neosporin. Puts lots on before you ride. Afterwards take a shower, put more on, and don't coevr it with a bandaid. Play around with your saddle adjustment. You'll feel the proper position almost immediately.

-VELOCITY-

True. I just said the B-17 because it's the only one I've tried. So far.

bobbyahines

Holy cats. Make sure all the doors are locked and the shutters closed when you do this. If a photo of that lands on bikeforums you'll have to go into hiding...

BetweenRides

While I truly love my 3 Brooks saddles, sadly they will not prevent saddle sores. I've been using them for 8 years now and this year am having an issue with saddle sores. Sometimes they just happen.

PipinFan

Buy this saddle and forget about pain etc ... just ride ride and ride..

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foomonkey

you made me throw up a little

Step Down

we have address this some many times before, use search to get your expert answer.

steppy

2Tired2Shift

What, exactly, is butt juice? Do I really want to know?

Proximo

+1. And get out of your shorts as soon as you're done with the ride.

2Tired2Shift

I got a saddle sore that started as sort of a cyst, pretty deep. It didn't seem to start with a break in the skin. It worked its way to the surface, erupted, then healed. I have no idea what it was.

FIVE ONE SIX

try preparation h ointment, it works on saddle sores because it shrinks swollen tissue and soothes pain. apply it five minutes before applying your (Assos) chamois cream and putting on your shorts. also, try a dab on sores after rides to dull discomfort...

also, in the foot-care section of drug stores, you'll find donut-shaped foam pads in several diameters. they're made for corns, but they can help you ride more comfortably with a saddle sore, too. simply place it with the sore in the center of the cutout, to relieve direct pressure, and the adhesive backing will keep it in place...

Blue Jays

A visit to a dermatologist will do the trick. They have nifty drugs that can be injected that work practically overnight.

YATES

i used Resinol Medicated Ointment on mine. They haven't flared up since. I've ridden 30 miles or more daily since that incident with no problems.

Road Fan

If you're riding too far forward on teh saddle to be on your sitbones, maybe your saddle needs to be placed forward in addition ot being tilted up. Generally one sets the saddle level to start and then works the saddle forward/back to get your sit bones supported right.

Your knee wants to be where it wants, and this dictates where your sit bones are. Its up to you to get the saddle wide spot to be where the sit bones need it to be, not to trick your body into liking it wherever you happen to place it.

Road Fan

ridethecliche

Aliens.

oilman_15106

I have heard a Brooks will also cure cancer.