[Sandwich]

Looking for the perfect seat (Searching for the perfect seat)
Looking for the perfect seat (Seeking for the perfect seat)
I must get mine (I'm out to get it)
I must get mine (I'm out to get it)

After my recent vasectomy, perineum related numbness has gone up significantly. I believe this is probably temporary, but might last a while. I get a little soreness on the spin bike, but my recent road ride was really pretty painful. I adjusted my saddle down a little out on the road, but it was either too late or not enough. I've been riding that same setup for a couple years, so I have trouble believing that's the problem all of a sudden.

So, I'm looking for more taint-friendly seats. Has anybody experimented with any? It looks like for a minimal investment I can get demo versions of the heavy hitters and once I find one that agrees with free willy, I can invest in one that isn't so ugly. Right now, I'm considering:
Selle SMP Drakon
Cobb Gen 2, Max, Randee, Merica
ISM Adamo
Specialized Power

I am open to other suggestions. A lot of these short nose saddles sound like they might be the ticket, especially if they have a BIG TAINT cutout. Anybody been through anything similar? I ride with pretty thick and comfortable chamois shorts. My guess is that as I do more road biking, I'm getting more flexible and can now spend more time in the drops and leaned forward, and that's pinching my taintular nerve. I don't want to spend big bucks, and I'm apprehensive about a demo program as I simply don't get enough ride time to demo a saddle, return it, demo another one, all within short order. Plus that locks me into buying a $300 saddle from an LBS, and no thanks.

 

[Sandwich]

I'm also looking at the Selle San Marco shortfit, Selle Italia Novus Boost, SP01 Boost and SLR Superflow...

 

[MikeD]

Briggs and Riley. End of story.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Ikea

 

[MikeD]

Ikea

Ah yes, the täîntørspprëdd.

 

[Colonel Angus]

Worst post title ever? check
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[jonKranked]

I saw 3 people on recumbent trikes yesterday, maybe they had recent vasectomies.

 

[jonKranked]

Have you considered a proper saddle fitting?

 

[MikeD]

Have you considered a proper saddle fitting?

 

[jonKranked]

@MikeD ... NSFW tags. Use them.

 

[StiHacka]

Proxim

Prologo le migliori selle e accessori per il ciclismo utilizzati dai migliori professionisti del ciclismo. La più ampia scelta di sellee peer mtb, strada, graveel e urban.

www.prologo.it

 

[MikeD]

Just a horse... But yeah, sorry.

 

[Sandwich]

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[jonKranked]

Worst reply ever, check

impossibru. it didn't come from me.

 

[Sandwich]

Have you considered a proper saddle fitting?

yes, but as I'm building up a new bike, I'd like to get it "finished" then take it to have it adjusted and modified as appropriate to get 100% comfortable on it. That's what I did on the last bike and I don't really feel like I need a fitting on it. I just get soreness in my nether bits- and that's a recent issue. I'll do the same with the stem on the new bike- ride something old until I can judge the right length, then buy the right one.

I figure I can spend $400 on a professional fitting, or I can drop $100 on some demo saddles, ride them at my leisure, put one on the spin bike and one on the real bike, then sell the rest.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

 

[MikeD]

My recent snippage left me with no changes. Hm. Sucks and sorry to hear that.

 

[Muddy]

I'm also looking at the Selle San Marco shortfit, Selle Italia Novus Boost, SP01 Boost and SLR Superflow...

Don't' shy away from the smaller, rounder style of saddle - 130~mm as opposed to 143mm which is median-sized. Larger and flatter (side edge to side edge, not front to back) can be what's shifting pressure upon the perineal.

Proxim

Prologo le migliori selle e accessori per il ciclismo utilizzati dai migliori professionisti del ciclismo. La più ampia scelta di sellee peer mtb, strada, graveel e urban.

www.prologo.it

Prologo W650 and the three-zones are not best for road riding, where minimal movement over the bottom bracket is ideal. Prologo is a good reference point though so - Gold Star

 

[jonKranked]

yes, but as I'm building up a new bike, I'd like to get it "finished" then take it to have it adjusted and modified as appropriate to get 100% comfortable on it. That's what I did on the last bike and I don't really feel like I need a fitting on it. I just get soreness in my nether bits- and that's a recent issue. I'll do the same with the stem on the new bike- ride something old until I can judge the right length, then buy the right one.

I figure I can spend $400 on a professional fitting, or I can drop $100 on some demo saddles, ride them at my leisure, put one on the spin bike and one on the real bike, then sell the rest.

i wasn't referring to a full bike bitting, but specialized now does this thing where the analyze your sitting position and recommend a saddle based on that. as much as i hate specialized i know a few people who have done it and were pleased with the results.

 

[Sandwich]

Don't' shy away from the smaller, rounder style of saddle - 130~mm as opposed to 143mm which is median-sized. Larger and flatter (side edge to side edge, not front to back) can be what's shifting pressure upon the perineal.



Prologo W650 and the three-zones are not best for road riding, where minimal movement over the bottom bracket is ideal. Prologo is a good reference point though so - Gold Star

Right now I'm on a Selle Italia SLR Flow, which has been a wonderful saddle on many of my bikes, but again I'm guessing the aggressive positions I'm getting into now are rolling me onto softer tissue...or inflammation from the snip is spreading to nerves down there.

My sit bones measure at 118ish mm. I believe that puts me at 130-145mm saddle range. I'd only go that wide if it's on a power saddle, which doesn't come narrower.

 

[Full Trucker]

 

[eaterofdog]

I saw 3 people on recumbent trikes yesterday, maybe they had recent vasectomies.

I work near a retirement community. I see these atrocities daily. My favorite is those pointless treadmill things, where you run and go running speed, but there's a whole shitload of hardware between you and the ground.

 

[Muddy]

My sit bones measure at 118ish mm. I believe that puts me at 130-145mm saddle range. I'd only go that wide if it's on a power saddle, which doesn't come narrower.

Even w/ doing a physio measurement it all depends on the saddle shape. The Ridley I smash around on is on the best saddle so far - no. 5 in three years. The Ti-Rail Prologo Zero looks counter-intuitive since narrow. The old adage of best being where it feels like it's disappeared is correct.

 

[4xBoy]

Selle!

Get one of those sorry man penis model ones.


Mostly so we can make fun of you for it.

 

[jimmydean]

Is there really any other saddle?

 

[Sandwich]

Is there really any other saddle?

only one.

 

[Sandwich]

Selle!

Get one of those sorry man penis model ones.


Mostly so we can make fun of you for it.

you need MORE reasons to make fun of me?

 

[6thElement]

Specialized Romin with Ti rails are my normal go to nowadays, although I bought the fancy carbon railed version for my super roadbike build.

 

[jimmydean]

only one.

That seat was soooo huge. I put one on something for about a week. It was awful.

I had the Power V but have the Speed V on right now.

 

[Toshi]

It is curious that one can have taint numbness and soreness simultaneously

 

[StiHacka]

My preciousss.

 

[StiHacka]

 

[StiHacka]

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[amishmatt]

I bought the cheapest Bontrager Aeolus saddle for my Checkpoint last spring on a recommendation from a friend (who happens to work at the Trek store ). Figured I'd give it a try since they have a 90 day, unconditional guarantee or something, and it was low/no risk. Got my ass bones measured and bought the corresponding size. Turned out to be the best saddle I've ever owned, and I bought a second, lighter version for my Endurace. I have probably 4000 miles on the two combined, and no regerts.

Not sure if I'd like the width on a mountain bike, but on a road/road-ish bike, it's perfect for me.

 

[JustMtnB44]

I recently picked up a 611 Active Chromoly Saddle from SQ lab after reading positive things on other forums and seeing / talking to them at the Philly bike expo. I only have a few rides on it but like it so far. Compared to the WTB Pure V I was using before, there is less pressure on the taint area, but more pressure on the sit bones. This felt weird the first ride with it, but then I got used to it.

Saddles

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[rideit]

I have ten Terry Fly saddles, 8 Ti, and two chromo. Won’t ride anything else. I believe they do a money back guarantee as well.

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www.terrybicycles.com

i typically buy them on e-bay when I see them for under $50.

 

[6thElement]

i typically buy them on e-bay when I see them for under $50

Always near new from eBay, only the carbon railed for my super roadie was new, but I bought it from a UK bike shop for about 60% off.

 

[Westy]

Just train your grundle with repeated hammer blows.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Just train your grundle with repeated hammer blows.

Passes with angle grinder.

 

[jonKranked]

345

Does @mandown know her?