er,,,,um,,, anti-monkey butt recommendations

[rivi]

remedies, poultices, potions, lotions, creams, ointments, powders...

[Boxerboy]

Good question.

Avoid moisture. Don't wear cotton.
Try something like bicycling shorts, with a chamois built in. I use satin boxers that seems to help. It sure is better than cotton boxers, no doubt.

Some sort of material that is comfortable on the skin, but has new moisture removal technology built in, would be worth a try.

A seat purpose-made would help. Dead sheep does to a certain degree.

Stand up on the pegs when cruising thru small towns at reduced speeds.

What do the Iron Butt guys recommend?

I'm sure there are many other suggestions out there......

[jamming]

Anti-monkey butt powder....ordered some...good stuff.
I'm at work now, so I cant see where I ordered it, but do a search.
I also wear lycra bicycling shorts on long trips. Tried silk, but it was too distracting:embarassed:
Roger

[supermotoC]

the trick w/ bike shorts is not only the chamois, but actually buttering it before you put it on. Chafe Eaze or a similar product (also available at better bicycle shops), applied to the chamois (not your butt), will keep any chafing/chapping down to around zero. I ride long distances (100+miles/day) on skinny wheel bikes, and this is a must. Feels weird at first, but after 6hrs or so, no issues w/ the tissues. Silk under wear sounds like the gay mole 'been shopping at Victoria' Secret.

[arkline]

The most recent MCN has an article on the type of underwear that is supposed to be good for wicking away moisture. Stuff's expensive. Twenny dollars and up for each t-shirt and each pair of drawers. The issue of MCN is so new, the article probably isn't online yet, so if you don't subscribe you'll have to con a friend who does into letting you take a peek.

[DarthRider]

Any body powder, even baby powder will be a big help if applied LIBERALLY everywhere the sun don't shine! Especially in hot, humid weather.
Gold Bond Medicated Body Powder is my fave.
I hear the anti-monkey butt stuff works well, ditto "Boudreaux's Butt Paste". Really.
The gay spandex compression shorts with chamois arsel & crotchal areas seem to add miles & smiles...mine are the MSR brand for off road riders. Kind of a dark, sexy blue to match my eyes, if you're wondering...
A sheepskin seat-cover or pad is an age-old solution that really works. No matter how good/bad your saddle or gear, a sheep will add comfort to the ride and probably an extra 100 miles when you're "stretching it" at the end of a long day.

Dave

[Sir Limpsalot]

All of the above suggestions are undoubtedly first class but..................

I can't believe they would help the poor chap in the above photo:eusa_clap:

Si

[Bones]

Who said "Satin undershorts?" That SCARES ME!!!

All kidding aside, I find Dave's rec re Goldbond powder and bicycling padded shorts with fake chamois to be great. Warning, the gold bond gives kind of an "icy" breeze feel to your nether regions for a few minutes after application.

I am going to get an Alaska Sheepskin pad to add to the GS stock low seat this season and try that out, too.

Satin........?!?!?!?!?


Jeff

[DarthRider]

"...Warning, the gold bond gives kind of an "icy" breeze feel to your nether regions for a few minutes after application..."

I just really love that icy, breezy feeling in my nether regions...oh! :054:

Dave

[jamming]

Oh Dave...stop it, your embarassing me...
Rog

[brooksie]

When I worked in a paper mill the guys all swore by corn starch to relieve
"papermakers ass"

[socalrob]

I think the gold bond powder is a more "medicated" feel than the anti-monkeybutt stuff, which I do admit to ordering just so I'd have something on my side of the sink that the wife thought was wierd. I've seen anti-monkeybutt powder in horse tack shops. Gold bond is everywhere.

[Boxerboy]

Who said "Satin undershorts?" That SCARES ME!!!

....

Satin........?!?!?!?!?


Jeff

Yep, that be me. They have the feel of "satin", but are just a polyester. On Sunday during a 700k ride my backside was starting to hurt. I didn't have my dead sheep on the seat and that usually helps quite a bit. Cotton underwear is to be avoided at all costs.
I'm going to try some powder next time. I'll just need to apply it in private. :) :icon_redface:

[geechie]

I would just add: wash early and as often as possible — both self and garments.

George

[Bones]

Boxerboy,
I would still feel safer seeing you apply powder than running around in Satin undergarments. Please tell me they are at least a very manly color.

[BobFV1]

When I worked in a paper mill the guys all swore by corn starch to relieve
"papermakers ass"


Phew Brooksie -

You worked at a paper mill? Those things smell like a monkey's butt - :embarassed: um, well, they smell like I imagine a monkey's butt must smell....

[Boxerboy]

Boxerboy,
I would still feel safer seeing you apply powder than running around in Satin undergarments. Please tell me they are at least a very manly color.
LOL...any colour as long as they're black.:)

[HiOSilver]

Here's a link to the Anti-Monkey Butt Powder site that Jamming (Rog) mentioned.

I'd like to point out that the site's main menu has a link to 'Photos'. Beware of possible retinal damage...
Anti-Monkey Butt Powder (http://www.antimonkeybutt.com/index.html)

[jamais]

I did a one day, 725 miles in October wearing bicycle shorts lubed with vaseline, Hein Gericke leather pants, and a beaded seat cover. The beaded seat cover is geat for the summer time because it allows cooling air to circulate under your posterior keeping that unit cool. If it rains, your butt will quickly air dry. Its a cheaper alternative to seat upgrades and you can easily take the beaded cover off. At first glance it gives you that Jamaican cab look, but hey, only your ass will see it. Actually when the bike is loaded with hard cases and a large Ortleib bag lying across the pillion seat, the seat cover adds to the serious adventure traveler look.

When I was gassing up on the return trip, a group of Harley posers were giving my bike the eye. Bug splatter, road grime, seriously loaded with gear, my bike didn't have to excuse her looks. Hell I was proud of her.

Fast delivery. No relationship, just a happy customer: http://www.beadrider.com/

By the way, for me leather pants are far superior to the polyester gear that i have, but obviously their use in a Texas summer is virtually impossible.

[BobFV1]

I did a one day, 725 miles in October wearing bicycle shorts lubed with vaseline,

Dude - didn't it feel like you had a load in your pants?

[DJ Down Under]

I did a one day, 725 miles in October wearing bicycle shorts lubed with vaseline,
Were you wearing them..or..inserting them...:icon_mrgreen:

DJ

[jamais]

:026:
Were you wearing them..or..inserting them...

DJ

It turns out that lubing makes those beads insert better. I'm now ready for the larger beads!