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08-31-2004, 05:29 AM

On Tue, 31 Aug 2004 04:41:41 GMT, Panama Red
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>
> Im not kidding....as soon as I hit about 6 miles or so my pecker
> starts to get numb like all the blood is cut off. It is quite
> disturbing. I have adjusted my seat a few times, and tried different
> tights and shorts but nothing seems to work.
>
> Anyone else have this problem or have any suggestions?

Been there, had that. Usually after about 15 miles though. My solution
was to get off the bike and walk around for a few minutes until
circulation came back. It happens less when I am well hydrated and
has gone away a little bit after many miles of riding. It used to
happen before my hands got tingly. Disturbing is an understatement.
The other thing I tried was to stand up after pedaling up to a good
coasting speed, which would no doubt drive riders in a group crazy,
but it worked, for a while. It also happens less after losing weight.
Bill Baka

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08-31-2004, 05:53 AM

"Panama Red" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
>
> Im not kidding....as soon as I hit about 6 miles or so my pecker
> starts to get numb like all the blood is cut off. It is quite
> disturbing. I have adjusted my seat a few times, and tried different
> tights and shorts but nothing seems to work.
>
> Anyone else have this problem or have any suggestions?

I'm assuming this is a road bike.

Some things to try:
Make sure that your saddle is high enough above it's rails and you aren't
sitting on the top of the seatpost.
Tilt the nose of your saddle down until you fel like you're sliding forward a
bit and then tilt it up as little as possible. It should be level with the
ground or a little down in the front.
Move the seat forward to straighten your back
Move the handlebars up and/or back to straighten your back. Unless your racing
they don't need to be much lower than the seat
Get a saddle that is wide enough in the back to support your sit bones
Get a saddle with a slot in the middle
Get a saddle with less padding (eg. the Brooks line) so more weight is borne by
your hip bones.

I use an ugly Velo comfort saddle with a slot and elastomer suspension on my
nice road bike, but then I never see the thing while I'm riding and I never get
numbnuts, even after a double century. YMMV

08-31-2004, 05:53 AM

"Panama Red" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
>
> Im not kidding....as soon as I hit about 6 miles or so my pecker
> starts to get numb like all the blood is cut off. It is quite
> disturbing. I have adjusted my seat a few times, and tried different
> tights and shorts but nothing seems to work.
>
> Anyone else have this problem or have any suggestions?

I'm assuming this is a road bike.

Some things to try:
Make sure that your saddle is high enough above it's rails and you aren't
sitting on the top of the seatpost.
Tilt the nose of your saddle down until you fel like you're sliding forward a
bit and then tilt it up as little as possible. It should be level with the
ground or a little down in the front.
Move the seat forward to straighten your back
Move the handlebars up and/or back to straighten your back. Unless your racing
they don't need to be much lower than the seat
Get a saddle that is wide enough in the back to support your sit bones
Get a saddle with a slot in the middle
Get a saddle with less padding (eg. the Brooks line) so more weight is borne by
your hip bones.

I use an ugly Velo comfort saddle with a slot and elastomer suspension on my
nice road bike, but then I never see the thing while I'm riding and I never get
numbnuts, even after a double century. YMMV

08-31-2004, 05:53 AM

"Panama Red" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
>
> Im not kidding....as soon as I hit about 6 miles or so my pecker
> starts to get numb like all the blood is cut off. It is quite
> disturbing. I have adjusted my seat a few times, and tried different
> tights and shorts but nothing seems to work.
>
> Anyone else have this problem or have any suggestions?

I'm assuming this is a road bike.

Some things to try:
Make sure that your saddle is high enough above it's rails and you aren't
sitting on the top of the seatpost.
Tilt the nose of your saddle down until you fel like you're sliding forward a
bit and then tilt it up as little as possible. It should be level with the
ground or a little down in the front.
Move the seat forward to straighten your back
Move the handlebars up and/or back to straighten your back. Unless your racing
they don't need to be much lower than the seat
Get a saddle that is wide enough in the back to support your sit bones
Get a saddle with a slot in the middle
Get a saddle with less padding (eg. the Brooks line) so more weight is borne by
your hip bones.

I use an ugly Velo comfort saddle with a slot and elastomer suspension on my
nice road bike, but then I never see the thing while I'm riding and I never get
numbnuts, even after a double century. YMMV

08-31-2004, 05:53 AM

"Panama Red" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
>
> Im not kidding....as soon as I hit about 6 miles or so my pecker
> starts to get numb like all the blood is cut off. It is quite
> disturbing. I have adjusted my seat a few times, and tried different
> tights and shorts but nothing seems to work.
>
> Anyone else have this problem or have any suggestions?

I'm assuming this is a road bike.

Some things to try:
Make sure that your saddle is high enough above it's rails and you aren't
sitting on the top of the seatpost.
Tilt the nose of your saddle down until you fel like you're sliding forward a
bit and then tilt it up as little as possible. It should be level with the
ground or a little down in the front.
Move the seat forward to straighten your back
Move the handlebars up and/or back to straighten your back. Unless your racing
they don't need to be much lower than the seat
Get a saddle that is wide enough in the back to support your sit bones
Get a saddle with a slot in the middle
Get a saddle with less padding (eg. the Brooks line) so more weight is borne by
your hip bones.

I use an ugly Velo comfort saddle with a slot and elastomer suspension on my
nice road bike, but then I never see the thing while I'm riding and I never get
numbnuts, even after a double century. YMMV

08-31-2004, 10:31 AM

Panama Red <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message news:<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>...
> Im not kidding....as soon as I hit about 6 miles or so my pecker
> starts to get numb like all the blood is cut off. It is quite
> disturbing. I have adjusted my seat a few times, and tried different
> tights and shorts but nothing seems to work.
>
> Anyone else have this problem or have any suggestions?

Most likely you are leaning too far forward, putting too much pressure
on the key parts. The rush to have bars 3-4-5-6 inches or more below
the saddle is the usual cause of this. Best to get the bars up and
have the plumbing work than try to get 'a bit more aero' at the
expense of the 'boys'.

- rick

08-31-2004, 10:31 AM

Panama Red <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message news:<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>...
> Im not kidding....as soon as I hit about 6 miles or so my pecker
> starts to get numb like all the blood is cut off. It is quite
> disturbing. I have adjusted my seat a few times, and tried different
> tights and shorts but nothing seems to work.
>
> Anyone else have this problem or have any suggestions?

Most likely you are leaning too far forward, putting too much pressure
on the key parts. The rush to have bars 3-4-5-6 inches or more below
the saddle is the usual cause of this. Best to get the bars up and
have the plumbing work than try to get 'a bit more aero' at the
expense of the 'boys'.

- rick

08-31-2004, 10:31 AM

Panama Red <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message news:<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>...
> Im not kidding....as soon as I hit about 6 miles or so my pecker
> starts to get numb like all the blood is cut off. It is quite
> disturbing. I have adjusted my seat a few times, and tried different
> tights and shorts but nothing seems to work.
>
> Anyone else have this problem or have any suggestions?

Most likely you are leaning too far forward, putting too much pressure
on the key parts. The rush to have bars 3-4-5-6 inches or more below
the saddle is the usual cause of this. Best to get the bars up and
have the plumbing work than try to get 'a bit more aero' at the
expense of the 'boys'.

- rick

08-31-2004, 10:31 AM

Panama Red <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message news:<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>...
> Im not kidding....as soon as I hit about 6 miles or so my pecker
> starts to get numb like all the blood is cut off. It is quite
> disturbing. I have adjusted my seat a few times, and tried different
> tights and shorts but nothing seems to work.
>
> Anyone else have this problem or have any suggestions?

Most likely you are leaning too far forward, putting too much pressure
on the key parts. The rush to have bars 3-4-5-6 inches or more below
the saddle is the usual cause of this. Best to get the bars up and
have the plumbing work than try to get 'a bit more aero' at the
expense of the 'boys'.

- rick

08-31-2004, 12:55 PM

On 31 Aug 2004 10:31:02 -0700, Rick Warner <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

> Panama Red <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
> news:<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>...
>> Im not kidding....as soon as I hit about 6 miles or so my pecker
>> starts to get numb like all the blood is cut off. It is quite
>> disturbing. I have adjusted my seat a few times, and tried different
>> tights and shorts but nothing seems to work.
>>
>> Anyone else have this problem or have any suggestions?
>
> Most likely you are leaning too far forward, putting too much pressure
> on the key parts. The rush to have bars 3-4-5-6 inches or more below
> the saddle is the usual cause of this. Best to get the bars up and
> have the plumbing work than try to get 'a bit more aero' at the
> expense of the 'boys'.
>
> - rick

I don't think the lean has all that much to do with it since I get
the same effect whether I am on my old Huffy MTB or my Schwinn
super sport road racer type. Two totally different saddles and
positions. Lean might make it worse but I don't think it is the
only cause.
Bill Baka

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