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06-10-2004, 05:32 PM
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| Male anatomy problems with saddle (uncomfortable)? I have noticed that the saddle is against all my "parts" too much. Sometimes it can be uncomfortable. What can I do about this? I tried angling the seat down a little. Should I adjust it down more? I don't want to slide off either. Thanks |
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06-10-2004, 06:33 PM
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| Re: Male anatomy problems with saddle (uncomfortable)? On Fri, 11 Jun 2004 01:32:21 +0000, chris wrote: > I have noticed that the saddle is against all my "parts" too much. Sometimes > it can be uncomfortable. What can I do about this? I tried angling the seat > down a little. Should I adjust it down more? I don't want to slide off > either. Thanks Sounds like you might just want to get a new saddle with the "cutout" for the bits and pieces. I've also found that a firmer saddle without the hole squishes less and therefore doesn't push into the nether regions. I'm a committed Brooks fan--though I understand that they aren't the right fit for everybody. Because they're made from hard leather, you don't sink in really at all and your penile artery can pump fierce and free. You do need to tighten them every now and then. My current Brooks, a Champion Flyer was only $50 on sale. Not bad for a saddle that'll probably last me at least 5 years--they can last a lifetime with proper care. Best thing to do is find a shop that's got a setup where you can test a bunch, fit is really personal--I prefer the Brooks for many reasons--one being that I've got rather wide sit bones for a guy and the regular turbo type racing saddles just wedge in between those bones. Ouch and squish.  |
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06-10-2004, 06:33 PM
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| Re: Male anatomy problems with saddle (uncomfortable)? On Fri, 11 Jun 2004 01:32:21 +0000, chris wrote: > I have noticed that the saddle is against all my "parts" too much. Sometimes > it can be uncomfortable. What can I do about this? I tried angling the seat > down a little. Should I adjust it down more? I don't want to slide off > either. Thanks Sounds like you might just want to get a new saddle with the "cutout" for the bits and pieces. I've also found that a firmer saddle without the hole squishes less and therefore doesn't push into the nether regions. I'm a committed Brooks fan--though I understand that they aren't the right fit for everybody. Because they're made from hard leather, you don't sink in really at all and your penile artery can pump fierce and free. You do need to tighten them every now and then. My current Brooks, a Champion Flyer was only $50 on sale. Not bad for a saddle that'll probably last me at least 5 years--they can last a lifetime with proper care. Best thing to do is find a shop that's got a setup where you can test a bunch, fit is really personal--I prefer the Brooks for many reasons--one being that I've got rather wide sit bones for a guy and the regular turbo type racing saddles just wedge in between those bones. Ouch and squish. |
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06-10-2004, 06:33 PM
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| Re: Male anatomy problems with saddle (uncomfortable)? On Fri, 11 Jun 2004 01:32:21 +0000, chris wrote: > I have noticed that the saddle is against all my "parts" too much. Sometimes > it can be uncomfortable. What can I do about this? I tried angling the seat > down a little. Should I adjust it down more? I don't want to slide off > either. Thanks Sounds like you might just want to get a new saddle with the "cutout" for the bits and pieces. I've also found that a firmer saddle without the hole squishes less and therefore doesn't push into the nether regions. I'm a committed Brooks fan--though I understand that they aren't the right fit for everybody. Because they're made from hard leather, you don't sink in really at all and your penile artery can pump fierce and free. You do need to tighten them every now and then. My current Brooks, a Champion Flyer was only $50 on sale. Not bad for a saddle that'll probably last me at least 5 years--they can last a lifetime with proper care. Best thing to do is find a shop that's got a setup where you can test a bunch, fit is really personal--I prefer the Brooks for many reasons--one being that I've got rather wide sit bones for a guy and the regular turbo type racing saddles just wedge in between those bones. Ouch and squish. |
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06-10-2004, 06:33 PM
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| Re: Male anatomy problems with saddle (uncomfortable)? On Fri, 11 Jun 2004 01:32:21 +0000, chris wrote: > I have noticed that the saddle is against all my "parts" too much. Sometimes > it can be uncomfortable. What can I do about this? I tried angling the seat > down a little. Should I adjust it down more? I don't want to slide off > either. Thanks Sounds like you might just want to get a new saddle with the "cutout" for the bits and pieces. I've also found that a firmer saddle without the hole squishes less and therefore doesn't push into the nether regions. I'm a committed Brooks fan--though I understand that they aren't the right fit for everybody. Because they're made from hard leather, you don't sink in really at all and your penile artery can pump fierce and free. You do need to tighten them every now and then. My current Brooks, a Champion Flyer was only $50 on sale. Not bad for a saddle that'll probably last me at least 5 years--they can last a lifetime with proper care. Best thing to do is find a shop that's got a setup where you can test a bunch, fit is really personal--I prefer the Brooks for many reasons--one being that I've got rather wide sit bones for a guy and the regular turbo type racing saddles just wedge in between those bones. Ouch and squish. |
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06-10-2004, 06:33 PM
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| Re: Male anatomy problems with saddle (uncomfortable)? On Fri, 11 Jun 2004 01:32:21 +0000, chris wrote: > I have noticed that the saddle is against all my "parts" too much. Sometimes > it can be uncomfortable. What can I do about this? I tried angling the seat > down a little. Should I adjust it down more? I don't want to slide off > either. Thanks Sounds like you might just want to get a new saddle with the "cutout" for the bits and pieces. I've also found that a firmer saddle without the hole squishes less and therefore doesn't push into the nether regions. I'm a committed Brooks fan--though I understand that they aren't the right fit for everybody. Because they're made from hard leather, you don't sink in really at all and your penile artery can pump fierce and free. You do need to tighten them every now and then. My current Brooks, a Champion Flyer was only $50 on sale. Not bad for a saddle that'll probably last me at least 5 years--they can last a lifetime with proper care. Best thing to do is find a shop that's got a setup where you can test a bunch, fit is really personal--I prefer the Brooks for many reasons--one being that I've got rather wide sit bones for a guy and the regular turbo type racing saddles just wedge in between those bones. Ouch and squish. |
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06-11-2004, 12:25 AM
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| Re: Male anatomy problems with saddle (uncomfortable)? Interesting comment on the "wide" sit bones. I am a "large" male, and I believe the reasonably comfortable saddle that I have on my bike may be a woman's Terry. It has a cut out, but the rear portion is wider than the other saddles I own. A new measurement for the "Fit Kit"......  "maxo" <maxo@NOSPAMhome.se> wrote in message news  an.2004.06.11.02.32.33.572260@NOSPAMhome.se. ...............I've got rather wide sit bones for a guy and the regular turbo type racing saddles just wedge in between those bones. Ouch and squish........ |
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06-11-2004, 12:25 AM
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| Re: Male anatomy problems with saddle (uncomfortable)? Interesting comment on the "wide" sit bones. I am a "large" male, and I believe the reasonably comfortable saddle that I have on my bike may be a woman's Terry. It has a cut out, but the rear portion is wider than the other saddles I own. A new measurement for the "Fit Kit"...... "maxo" <maxo@NOSPAMhome.se> wrote in message news an.2004.06.11.02.32.33.572260@NOSPAMhome.se. ...............I've got rather wide sit bones for a guy and the regular turbo type racing saddles just wedge in between those bones. Ouch and squish........ |
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06-11-2004, 12:25 AM
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| Re: Male anatomy problems with saddle (uncomfortable)? Interesting comment on the "wide" sit bones. I am a "large" male, and I believe the reasonably comfortable saddle that I have on my bike may be a woman's Terry. It has a cut out, but the rear portion is wider than the other saddles I own. A new measurement for the "Fit Kit"...... "maxo" <maxo@NOSPAMhome.se> wrote in message news an.2004.06.11.02.32.33.572260@NOSPAMhome.se. ...............I've got rather wide sit bones for a guy and the regular turbo type racing saddles just wedge in between those bones. Ouch and squish........ |
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06-11-2004, 12:25 AM
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| Re: Male anatomy problems with saddle (uncomfortable)? Interesting comment on the "wide" sit bones. I am a "large" male, and I believe the reasonably comfortable saddle that I have on my bike may be a woman's Terry. It has a cut out, but the rear portion is wider than the other saddles I own. A new measurement for the "Fit Kit"...... "maxo" <maxo@NOSPAMhome.se> wrote in message news an.2004.06.11.02.32.33.572260@NOSPAMhome.se. ...............I've got rather wide sit bones for a guy and the regular turbo type racing saddles just wedge in between those bones. Ouch and squish........ |
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