We need to talk about my nipples

Greg T
Greg T Posts: 3,266
edited May 2009 in Commuting chat
So I bought some bib shorts.....

Nice - comfy - in no way was I attracted to the "girdle" effect that they may or may not confer on the wearer.

But I digress.

Jaysus H Christ - an hour into my ride my nips are rubbing red raw against the chest straps and resemble a pair of seals nose's after a full on ball balancing act with sandpaper covered acid dripping balls.

My balls however were fine, thanks for thinking about it.

Feck me it's agony.

I knew nipple rub full well from my days as a slow runner but didn't think I'd need to get vas'ed up on the bike on my Scammel wheel nuts.

Am I the only one or is it just my state of permanent arousal that is causing the problem?
Fixed gear for wet weather / hairy roadie for posing in the sun.

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  • mountainroadie
    mountainroadie Posts: 244
    MOOBIES :lol:
  • Clever Pun
    Clever Pun Posts: 6,778
    mountainroadie wrote:
    MOOBIES :lol:

    :lol:
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  • doog442
    doog442 Posts: 370
    Greg T wrote:
    So I bought some bib shorts.....

    Nice - comfy - in no way was I attracted to the "girdle" effect that they may or may not confer on the wearer.

    :shock:

    great support these bib shorts, just dont buy any Astana shorts.......makes you a target for any roadie within a 5 mile radius
  • whyamihere
    whyamihere Posts: 7,719
    If you have properly fitting bibs, your position on the bike should mean that unintentional nipple rubbing is kept to a minimum...
  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    Greg T wrote:
    Am I the only one or is it just my state of permanent arousal that is causing the problem?

    I never had you down as a Chieftan Tank starter button man.

    Who'd've guessed? :shock:
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    No problems here and have been wearing them for three years. Your bib shorts too tight?
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  • crankycrank
    crankycrank Posts: 1,830
    Try these. :idea: http://senselingerie.com/Nipple-Covers-C53.aspx
  • amircp
    amircp Posts: 132
    Or a safety pin (not through nipples)
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  • Massimo
    Massimo Posts: 318
    Corn plasters
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  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    Are we talking:

    fat_bastard.jpg

    here?
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  • Christophe3967
    Christophe3967 Posts: 1,200
    I always wear a base layer underneath my jersey. Defeet or Craft are both excellent.
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  • Greg T
    Greg T Posts: 3,266
    It must be my massive pecs that cause the problem.

    Who would have thought that my taut sculpted body would have caused such issues.

    Moobs - funny - nothing better than watching a good friend fall off a small ladder.
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  • gtvlusso
    gtvlusso Posts: 5,112
    You could always cross the shoulder straps over - right strap over left shoulder, you get the idea......you would look incredibly camp though.
  • Feltup
    Feltup Posts: 1,340
    Assos do some lovely bibs with a Y up the front which would let your JCB's be free, just not sure they come in XXXL.
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  • Greg T
    Greg T Posts: 3,266
    Feltup wrote:
    just not sure they come in XXXL.

    The size of the wrapper needs to be bigger than the package.

    Just in case that is too oblique for you.

    I need big pants to contain my massive tackle - geddit?
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  • Feltup
    Feltup Posts: 1,340
    Greg T wrote:
    Feltup wrote:
    just not sure they come in XXXL.

    The size of the wrapper needs to be bigger than the package.

    Just in case that is too oblique for you.

    I need big pants to contain my massive tackle - geddit?

    I think I shall stick to the oblique thanks :wink:
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  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    gtvlusso wrote:
    You could always cross the shoulder straps over - right strap over left shoulder, you get the idea......you would look incredibly camp though.

    And incredibly like he didn't have a clue how to put bibs on :D

    :D
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  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    Greg T wrote:
    Feltup wrote:
    just not sure they come in XXXL.

    The size of the wrapper needs to be bigger than the package.

    Just in case that is too oblique for you.

    I need big pants to contain my massive tackle - geddit?

    The largest size Assos do (after XXL) is TIR.

    Like that sign that is on the back of articulated lorries. Next to Wide Load.
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  • Greg T
    Greg T Posts: 3,266
    Greg66 wrote:

    Like that sign that is on the back of articulated lorries. Next to Wide Load.

    You obviously spend a lot of time hanging around truck stops late at night.

    What a man will do for a yorkie bar....
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  • vorsprung
    vorsprung Posts: 1,953
    I only get this problem on 100 mile plus rides where the weather is alterating between hot and cold

    Put sticking plaster over your nips or wear a base layer
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  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    Greg T wrote:
    Greg66 wrote:

    Like that sign that is on the back of articulated lorries. Next to Wide Load.

    You obviously spend a lot of time hanging around truck stops late at night.

    What a man will do for a yorkie bar....

    They don't share their Yorkies with blokes wearing "Save the Prostitutes" sandwich boards.
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    :lol::lol::lol:
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  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    vorsprung wrote:
    I only get this problem on 100 mile plus rides where the weather is alterating between hot and cold

    Put sticking plaster over your nips or wear a base layer


    yeah, you see THIS only works for those shaven types who wax their chests... I've got hairs bleeding everywhere on mine.

    Were I to attach sticking plaster to my nips I would be screaming like a stuck pig when it came time to get them off. :shock:
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  • Greg T
    Greg T Posts: 3,266
    Greg66 wrote:
    They don't share their Yorkies with blokes wearing "Save the Prostitutes" sandwich boards.

    A man on top of his game, it's a joy to watch really.
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Kieran_Burns wrote:
    hairs bleeding everywhere

    Ouchie! And messy. I've not had this problem and I hope not to have it, but I will vaseline up mine when I do the relay race and report back.
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  • Sewinman
    Sewinman Posts: 2,131
    +1 My Bruce Lees were like blind cobblers thumbs on monday! :cry: What is the solution?
  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    I like my nipples aggitated.... :oops:

    In any case, try putting vaseline on em...

    After about a week you'll either get use to the sensation or they'll desenitise
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  • Jay dubbleU
    Jay dubbleU Posts: 3,159
    Greg T wrote:
    Feltup wrote:
    just not sure they come in XXXL.

    The size of the wrapper needs to be bigger than the package.

    Just in case that is too oblique for you.

    I need big pants to contain my massive tackle - geddit?

    Subtle - not in your dictionary ? :)
  • AllTheGear
    AllTheGear Posts: 248
    The ladies have had a solution to this for a long time, I'm surprised they are keeping it to themselves! You need to get yourself some sports protection:

    bra_man.jpg
    ... and no idea ...

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  • vorsprung
    vorsprung Posts: 1,953
    Kieran_Burns wrote:
    vorsprung wrote:
    I only get this problem on 100 mile plus rides where the weather is alterating between hot and cold

    Put sticking plaster over your nips or wear a base layer


    yeah, you see THIS only works for those shaven types who wax their chests... I've got hairs bleeding everywhere on mine.

    Were I to attach sticking plaster to my nips I would be screaming like a stuck pig when it came time to get them off. :shock:

    So shave 'em
    Those racey bike types shave their legs
    So why not?
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