Comments for Bykgrl http://bykgrl.com Bicycle Riding Facts and Fun Sun, 20 May 2012 11:58:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 Comment on CAN GOOD BIKE SHORTS HELP WOMEN’S BICYCLE SEAT PAIN, NUMBNESS, CHAFING AND OTHER PROBLEMS? by Neil http://bykgrl.com/bicycle-seat-pain/can-good-bike-shorts-help-womens-bicycle-seat-pain-numbness-chafing-and-other-problems/#comment-1282 Neil Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:41:12 +0000 http://bykgrl.com/?p=3#comment-1282 chamois cream feels like sitting on jello? it's got little to do with biking, but I'm wondering how one would know what sitting in a puddle of jello feels like. chamois cream feels like sitting on jello?
it’s got little to do with biking, but I’m
wondering how one would know what sitting
in a puddle of jello feels like.

]]> Comment on Men’s Bike Seat Pain & Butt Bruising by Aaron http://bykgrl.com/mens-bicycle-seat-pain-numbness/#comment-1238 Aaron Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:40:32 +0000 http://bykgrl.com/?page_id=53#comment-1238 You really need a seat that fits right. For the testicle issue, 1/2 of that is the seat and 1/2 is the shorts. If your shorts ride too high you can get this issue at time. I bought the E3 seat from Performance Bike. There is a lot of talk around it and it does what it claims to do. It's not a comfort seat, but it keep blood flow to the areas that need it. Also, it was only $40 and weight 188 grams. High end stuff for not a log of money. Check out the Specialized concept store in Elk Grove. They will fit you with the right saddle and Specialized saddles are to knotch -- although pricey. You really need a seat that fits right. For the testicle issue, 1/2 of that is the seat and 1/2 is the shorts. If your shorts ride too high you can get this issue at time.

I bought the E3 seat from Performance Bike. There is a lot of talk around it and it does what it claims to do. It’s not a comfort seat, but it keep blood flow to the areas that need it. Also, it was only $40 and weight 188 grams. High end stuff for not a log of money. Check out the Specialized concept store in Elk Grove. They will fit you with the right saddle and Specialized saddles are to knotch — although pricey.

]]> Comment on American River Bicycle Trail: Part 1 by Aaron http://bykgrl.com/bicycle-seat-pain-video/american-river-bicycle-trail-part-1/#comment-1237 Aaron Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:35:54 +0000 http://bykgrl.com/?p=57#comment-1237 Love the site bykgrl. I'm from sac and I've been on that trail a TON of time. Now that I'm really into cycling I've been weary of the parkway. There are a lot of obstacles and cyclist that don't know the rules. There are always a lot of accidents on this stretch of road. If you're interested we can take you out to Ione. It's a WONDERFUL training ride of 55 miles with around 5000k of climbing. NO cars at all. Love the site bykgrl. I’m from sac and I’ve been on that trail a TON of time. Now that I’m really into cycling I’ve been weary of the parkway. There are a lot of obstacles and cyclist that don’t know the rules. There are always a lot of accidents on this stretch of road. If you’re interested we can take you out to Ione. It’s a WONDERFUL training ride of 55 miles with around 5000k of climbing. NO cars at all.

]]> Comment on Men’s Bike Seat Pain & Butt Bruising by Glenn http://bykgrl.com/mens-bicycle-seat-pain-numbness/#comment-1206 Glenn Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:55:46 +0000 http://bykgrl.com/?page_id=53#comment-1206 Sounds like you and your husband should try out some recumbent bikes or trikes. Butt pain be gone! It might make an interesting video for your site to rent some trikes and review them! Sounds like you and your husband should try out some recumbent bikes or trikes. Butt pain be gone!

It might make an interesting video for your site to rent some trikes and review them!

]]> Comment on Men’s Bike Seat Pain & Butt Bruising by seven points http://bykgrl.com/mens-bicycle-seat-pain-numbness/#comment-1137 seven points Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:23:07 +0000 http://bykgrl.com/?page_id=53#comment-1137 Only two comments here. Firstly the numbness to the testicles. Can I suggest that you explore the Specialised Body Geometry range of saddles. A bit of research will tell you that the penile blood flow can increase from 18% to 80% with these split saddles, e.g. Avatar for the men. There are gel sections which work well if you get the right fit for your sit bones. As for standing, if you are riding alone or with familiar friends, try mixing it up with a stand and twenty or so revolutions of the peddles every now and then (every 2 miles) to take the pressure off and readjust your sit. If you are in a pack, call "standing" and make sure that you don't "back surge". It is both protocol and polite to either pull out to the side or choose to sit on the back of the pack if you do this in an unfamiliar pack. I wish you well. It bloody hurts and gets us all at some stage for a variety of reasons. But, don't ever give up! Only two comments here. Firstly the numbness to the testicles. Can I suggest that you explore the Specialised Body Geometry range of saddles. A bit of research will tell you that the penile blood flow can increase from 18% to 80% with these split saddles, e.g. Avatar for the men. There are gel sections which work well if you get the right fit for your sit bones.

As for standing, if you are riding alone or with familiar friends, try mixing it up with a stand and twenty or so revolutions of the peddles every now and then (every 2 miles) to take the pressure off and readjust your sit. If you are in a pack, call “standing” and make sure that you don’t “back surge”. It is both protocol and polite to either pull out to the side or choose to sit on the back of the pack if you do this in an unfamiliar pack.

I wish you well. It bloody hurts and gets us all at some stage for a variety of reasons. But, don’t ever give up!

]]> Comment on Men’s Bike Seat Pain & Butt Bruising by Jim http://bykgrl.com/mens-bicycle-seat-pain-numbness/#comment-1135 Jim Sun, 16 Aug 2009 12:06:29 +0000 http://bykgrl.com/?page_id=53#comment-1135 Try a moon saddle. I am a customer, not any employee of moon saddle and they really do work well. moonsaddle.com Try a moon saddle. I am a customer, not any employee of moon saddle and they really do work well. moonsaddle.com

]]> Comment on About BykGrl by martin http://bykgrl.com/about/#comment-1132 martin Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:50:50 +0000 http://bykgrl.com/?page_id=2#comment-1132 Hiya bykgrl, Your site and videos are amazing, i live in England and have recently turned to cycling to help with my weight problem and it going great so far with just over 100 lbs loss and stlii going. Obviously im so envious of the fantastic biking weather you have and the fantastic wide open spaces to ride. One thing we do have in common though is the sore backside!!! I never had a pain like that when i was a youngster and i never needed any specialised shorts either. Thanks for a look into your world, keep the videos coming and take care. Lots of love, Martin xxx Hiya bykgrl, Your site and videos are amazing, i live in England and have recently turned to cycling to help with my weight problem and it going great so far with just over 100 lbs loss and stlii going. Obviously im so envious of the fantastic biking weather you have and the fantastic wide open spaces to ride. One thing we do have in common though is the sore backside!!! I never had a pain like that when i was a youngster and i never needed any specialised shorts either.
Thanks for a look into your world, keep the videos coming and take care.

Lots of love, Martin xxx

]]> Comment on Men’s Bike Seat Pain & Butt Bruising by Mike McDonald http://bykgrl.com/mens-bicycle-seat-pain-numbness/#comment-1107 Mike McDonald Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:03:55 +0000 http://bykgrl.com/?page_id=53#comment-1107 I found this online and I bought one from them. The one I bought is called The "Classic" and I also bought the black sheepskin cover for it. This one is especially for men who don't just have issues with the "sit bones" but also a issue with frontal numbness if you catch my drift. That's the issue I'm having anyway after 2 hours a day of riding. http://www.thebicycleseat.com/ That is the address. I haven't gotten it yet because I just bought it from them online. I'm sure I will get it next week since it's already the weekend. I hope this helps. Mike I found this online and I bought one from them. The one I bought is called The “Classic” and I also bought the black sheepskin cover for it. This one is especially for men who don’t just have issues with the “sit bones” but also a issue with frontal numbness if you catch my drift. That’s the issue I’m having anyway after 2 hours a day of riding.

http://www.thebicycleseat.com/

That is the address. I haven’t gotten it yet because I just bought it from them online. I’m sure I will get it next week since it’s already the weekend. I hope this helps.

Mike

]]> Comment on Men’s Bike Seat Pain & Butt Bruising by Mooner http://bykgrl.com/mens-bicycle-seat-pain-numbness/#comment-1102 Mooner Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:54:27 +0000 http://bykgrl.com/?page_id=53#comment-1102 I am really happy to come across your website! It seems like you really have fun riding and enjoying the scenery. Wish we could get together for a ride, but California is a long way from here...lol. I am really happy to come across your website! It seems like you really have fun riding and enjoying the scenery. Wish we could get together for a ride, but California is a long way from here…lol.

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