I have a 24" Norco unicycle that I hesitate to ride because every time that I
do, I end up suffering from chafed inner thighs for a few days after. I’m not
sure if the problem is caused by incorrect riding technique, overdeveloped
thighs, or a poorly designed seat. Since this is the only Unicycle I’ve ridden,
I am not sure if my seat is “normal”. The dimensions of it are: 12" long, 3"
wide in the middle and 6.25" wide at the ends. The rise from the centre to
either end is 1.625". I would appreciate any information on this and other seats
that may be available.
In article <kroeker.3.000CF43F@mbnet.mb.ca>, kroeker@mbnet.mb.ca (Harold
Kroeker) writes: |> |> I have a 24" Norco unicycle that I hesitate to ride because every time that I |> do, I end up suffering from chafed inner thighs for a few days after. I’m not |> sure if the problem is caused by incorrect riding technique, overdeveloped |> thighs, or a poorly designed seat. Since this is the only Unicycle I’ve |> ridden, I am not sure if my seat is “normal”. The dimensions of it are: 12" |> long, 3" wide in the middle and 6.25" wide at the ends. The rise from the |> centre to either end is 1.625". I would appreciate any information on this |> and other seats that may be available.
Bicycle Shorts help a lot!
Not all seats are created equal either, But it’s hard to tell just by
dimensions, padding and shape are real important.
I have been working on the padding for my seat prototype recently, at one
point I tried a shape (cant remember the details now) that looked perfectly OK
but caused my legs to rub on the side of the seat – I trimmed the sides of
the pad so the beveled to match up with the side of the seat better. (the
sides are not padded)
If you want to try your hand at making your own padding go buy large seat pad
and cover made by Trico sports, it’s a gel pad and can be cut with a sharp razor
blade. pieces can also be glued with super glue if they are cleaned (I used
acetone). Super glue was the only glue I found which worked. Contact glue pealed
right off. The large pad will hang off the sides at the back, I let them hang
over for a while but it will push you towards the center of the seat.
You might also try moving the nose of the seat up (more people seem to like it
that way). Try different settings, some will feel not so good right off you may
have to settle into the seat a little differently also.
You might also try moving the seat forward or back in relation to the post. this
will change the angle of your legs across the seat slightly. You will still be
right on the centerline but the same part of the seat won’t be.
> > > I have a 24" Norco unicycle that I hesitate to ride because every time that I > do, I end up suffering from chafed inner thighs for a few days after. I’m not > sure if the problem is caused by incorrect riding technique, overdeveloped > thighs, or a poorly designed seat. Since this is the only Unicycle I’ve > ridden, I am not sure if my seat is “normal”. The dimensions of it are: 12" > long, 3" wide in the middle and 6.25" wide at the ends. The rise from the > centre to either end is 1.625". I would appreciate any information on this and > other seats that may be available. > > > Harold > >
The problem may be caused by inappropriate riding attire. I always wear 2 pair
of high quality bike shorts when I ride.
Bill Gilbertson
PS - When I first started riding I wore short shorts. In my first parade I
rubbed the skin right off my inner thighs. It took a month to heel.
ps - A few years back I discovered a product called Skin Lube that’s a
solution to chafing. If I ride too much in a week and start to experience
chafing, I apply Skin Lube to the affected area before riding. Skin Lube
is thicker than Vaseline yet more slippery. I bought it at a sporting
goods store.