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numbness....
06-26-2007, 06:58 PM
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The WTBs are the most comfortable seats I've used, and they help quite a bit on cutting down that feeling you're talking about. |
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Paul000 (06-26-2007)
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06-26-2007, 08:47 PM
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Also you can get baggy MTB shorts with a liner inside OAKLEY makes some sick shorts... Or get a SS and just never sit down 
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06-26-2007, 08:59 PM
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It took me some time spent suffering, but I've learned two important lessons in this department:
1 - Investing in a good seat and some decent shorts will pay you back many times over in the form of reduced suffering and continued function of important body parts. 2 - Proper seat fit, especially getting the width right, is more important than price, brand, cutouts, padding, color, or any other factor. Finding the right curves to fit your body's curves so that your weight is carried on your sit bones (and not more sensitve parts) is essential. A lot of better bike shops have seat loaner programs so that you can experiment before you commit. Take a little time to get it right. Almost forgot: If you ride more than once a week and you find shorts you like, buy a couple of pairs so they'll last. And always wash them between rides! 
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06-26-2007, 09:17 PM
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Padded shorts will help prevent monkey butt(chaffing), but a good seat makes all the difference. Be sure the seat angle is right. Having the front end pointed upward too much will cause numbness. I have WTB on 2 of my rides and a SDG on another, a Fizik on my cross bike. None of these seats were cheap, but worth every penny.
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06-27-2007, 08:11 AM
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Just get some Pearl Izumis shorts. I think they are the best around and your azz and sac will thank you later and just wear some old board shorts over them. I also to have some Oakley shorts as well and yes they are nice but the chamois is kind of cheap and thin compared to the Pearls. Oh and yes a good seat will help as well.
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06-27-2007, 09:46 AM
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VIVA HIERRO CABALLO!!
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06-27-2007, 03:54 PM
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 Did someone say pickle??  Oh wait what was this thread about again???ABORT...ABORT !! |
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06-27-2007, 06:07 PM
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I found lesser padding makes for less numbness. When you have to much padding it will push into the nerves more and cut off blood more. It's kind of a tradeoff, some cush on the tush helps, but to much will cause more damage then help. For short rides of two hours or less I prefer no padding. WTB seats work the best for me, but Specialized seats have been tested to work the best, to help in reducing numbness and to limited the cutting off of blood flow. I'm going to bite the bullet and buy their 200 dollar seat this weekend.
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Paul000 (06-27-2007)
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06-27-2007, 06:21 PM
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Paul,
I was having similar problems on any rides over an hour. I went to my local Specialized dealer and sat on their "sit bones measuring device" (I call it the buttometer). I learned that I need a saddle of at least 135-140mm wide. While the WTB Rocket V is an amazing saddle, it is only 130mm wide. I went to the Pure V (which is 143mm wide) and all of my problems went away. Now when I sit back on the Rocket V it is VERY clear what the problem was. |
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Paul000 (06-27-2007)
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06-28-2007, 07:07 AM
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Thanks everyone for your comments and suggestions...!!! sometimes i feel like such a newbie before i ask a question!! but even though i've been riding awhile i've never explored solutions to most of the problems i encounter on a ride... this site i has the solutions LOL
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Ricky (06-28-2007)
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06-28-2007, 07:19 AM
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Just to experiment, scoot back a little. Now more of your weight will be supported by your butt. Scoot foreward. Now more of your weight is being supported by... by the parts that you don't want to put all your weight on. It will be obvioius to you. Move the saddle in the appropriate direction, perhaps forward in your case, and see if it helps. I don't think any extra padding in the clothing will help much in this regard, at least not as much as proper saddle fit and adjustment. |
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