Sweaty Butt!
10-23-10, 12:27 AM
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Sweaty Butt!
Hello,
This is my first post on Bike Forums. I'm a relatively new bicycle commuter and when I ride to work or school (22 miles round trip) I generally have to change clothes on arrival, which is fine. But when I am running small errands I obviously cant change clothes everywhere I go. I dont get too sweaty at all, really, the only problem is that my butt will always be visibly wet from sweat. I ride in jeans (skinny jeans) and a normal t-shirt generally.
Anyways, my question is... Does anyone else have this issue?? If so, how do you deal with the sweaty butt?? ANY suggestions would be great, this really annoys me. Thanks!
This is my first post on Bike Forums. I'm a relatively new bicycle commuter and when I ride to work or school (22 miles round trip) I generally have to change clothes on arrival, which is fine. But when I am running small errands I obviously cant change clothes everywhere I go. I dont get too sweaty at all, really, the only problem is that my butt will always be visibly wet from sweat. I ride in jeans (skinny jeans) and a normal t-shirt generally.
Anyways, my question is... Does anyone else have this issue?? If so, how do you deal with the sweaty butt?? ANY suggestions would be great, this really annoys me. Thanks!
10-23-10, 12:52 AM
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My arse does get a bit sweaty from small errands, but not visibly so. In any case I usually take my clothes off when I get home so the butt/jeans interface ceases to be an issue. Have you thought about a clothes-free lifestyle?
10-23-10, 01:48 AM
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This is why they invented bike shorts. Try some!
10-23-10, 02:12 AM
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On my ride to work about a month ago there was this attractive girl in front of me for a while. She was just cruising, but then she stood up to pedal and her shorts were soaked where she had been against the seat. I had to think about this for quite a while. It never occurred to me that some folks perspire through their butt.
10-23-10, 03:24 AM
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You can get cycling underwear, a kind of light-duty padded shorts.
Skinny jeans are a crime against fashion, often compounded by riding a fixie. Dont do it.
Skinny jeans are a crime against fashion, often compounded by riding a fixie. Dont do it.
10-23-10, 04:14 AM
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Some people sweat more than others, and in different places. I tend to sweat all-over pretty evenly, so if I simply under-dress to avoid sweating I'm usually not too bad.
In your case, I'd either try wearing shorts instead of jeans, or maybe nylon/polyester wind-type running pants instead of jeans and just changing when you get there.
Bike shorts could work too.
In your case, I'd either try wearing shorts instead of jeans, or maybe nylon/polyester wind-type running pants instead of jeans and just changing when you get there.
Bike shorts could work too.
10-23-10, 06:37 AM
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Another option is to wear some lightweight underwear, polyester rather than cotton, with polyester shorts or pants. Jeans are often too warm for summer weather and the tight version is too "restrictive" for this time of year.
I used to motor around with a pair of loose-fitting, polyester Dockers. Lately, I've been using a pair of Target running pants, which have narrow cuffs and aren't nearly as tight as biking clothes. They are pretty comfortable, so I wear them around the house a good bit, too.
I used to motor around with a pair of loose-fitting, polyester Dockers. Lately, I've been using a pair of Target running pants, which have narrow cuffs and aren't nearly as tight as biking clothes. They are pretty comfortable, so I wear them around the house a good bit, too.
10-23-10, 06:40 AM
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It might be the saddle. Foam and plastic saddles get hot and don't allow perspiration to evaporate. Try an all leather saddle.
10-23-10, 07:19 AM
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Your first post and you choose "sweaty butt" as your topic? 
Welcome to Bike Forums, and thanks for the chuckle!
Welcome to Bike Forums, and thanks for the chuckle!
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10-23-10, 07:31 AM
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Worried about this topic almost in November? This is not a wiseacer question, what part of the world do you commute in? I'm in a cool fall weather cycle here. But that is in Misery USA. No problem with sweat now.
10-23-10, 07:53 AM
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Im probably gonna go with a mix of all the above, probably a combo of seat material and the jeans, when ever i wear jeans me butt gets soaked also, try to either hold off on the jeans til it gets colder out, or like said above try a different seat.
10-23-10, 09:18 AM
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Talcum powder and a thong, maybe? This question is wrong on so many levels...EPIC 1st post! 
10-23-10, 09:23 AM
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Shucks!
Not only do you need to drop the "skinny jeans) but you need not ride in any kind of jeans if your tail is wet. The sweat on a saddle only ruins your jeans and will leave a perma-ring in that area. I second what others have posted about wearing a pair of pants to cycle in then changing at your destination.
Not only do you need to drop the "skinny jeans) but you need not ride in any kind of jeans if your tail is wet. The sweat on a saddle only ruins your jeans and will leave a perma-ring in that area. I second what others have posted about wearing a pair of pants to cycle in then changing at your destination.
10-23-10, 11:40 AM
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haha. I figured this would be a good choice for my first post. Thanks for all the helpful posts. So far I'm not ready to take the plunge into cycling specific clothing, mainly because of cost. So, if anyone has any low cost choices I'd love to hear them (even if they are bike specific). I have already bought some wicking briefs that I thought may help, but so far no luck.
Does anyone know how much a leather saddle would help butt perspiration as compared to a plastic saddle?? This sounds like an option I actually would consider. As far as comfort goes, I'm content with my plastic saddle, but if it would help other aspects, I'd love to know.
Also, to answer a couple people's posts:
Yes, I'm a dude wearing skinny jeans
I'm in North Carolina, the weather's just about perfect right now, but I'm still dealing with sweat
and lastly, by "small errands" I don't mean small distances. I dont get to sweaty on small runs, but I'm out in a rural area and any small errands I run include a 6-12 mile ride one way just to get into town and then what ever distance I cover in between stops. It's also extremely hilly. (just to clarify that my butt isn't getting wet from cruising to the store a mile away, haha)
Does anyone know how much a leather saddle would help butt perspiration as compared to a plastic saddle?? This sounds like an option I actually would consider. As far as comfort goes, I'm content with my plastic saddle, but if it would help other aspects, I'd love to know.
Also, to answer a couple people's posts:
Yes, I'm a dude wearing skinny jeans
I'm in North Carolina, the weather's just about perfect right now, but I'm still dealing with sweat
and lastly, by "small errands" I don't mean small distances. I dont get to sweaty on small runs, but I'm out in a rural area and any small errands I run include a 6-12 mile ride one way just to get into town and then what ever distance I cover in between stops. It's also extremely hilly. (just to clarify that my butt isn't getting wet from cruising to the store a mile away, haha)
10-23-10, 12:21 PM
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Another option is to wear some lightweight underwear, polyester rather than cotton, with polyester shorts or pants. Jeans are often too warm for summer weather and the tight version is too "restrictive" for this time of year.
I used to motor around with a pair of loose-fitting, polyester Dockers. Lately, I've been using a pair of Target running pants, which have narrow cuffs and aren't nearly as tight as biking clothes. They are pretty comfortable, so I wear them around the house a good bit, too.
I used to motor around with a pair of loose-fitting, polyester Dockers. Lately, I've been using a pair of Target running pants, which have narrow cuffs and aren't nearly as tight as biking clothes. They are pretty comfortable, so I wear them around the house a good bit, too.
10-23-10, 12:30 PM
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I ride in jeans all the time and I'm never swassy. Ride slower! My saddle is one of those split taint-saver deals... maybe it increases ventilation to the nether regions as well?
Also, as a general rule, extra butt-clench = extra swass. Is your saddle comfortable?
Also, as a general rule, extra butt-clench = extra swass. Is your saddle comfortable?
10-23-10, 12:52 PM
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Move north. Nobody should sweat in late October...unless you're with your SO 
10-23-10, 01:21 PM
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I'm glad I don't have your problem. I like athletic pants, both roomy and comfy.
10-23-10, 01:49 PM
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There are a number of saddles that have a vent in them. You could try one of them. It will help but I doubt it will cure the problem.
10-23-10, 05:18 PM
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