Numb Manhood..advice wanted.

Hi
Not sure where to have put this as its a health issue but also needs advice on possible set up or new saddle.
Right getting back into MTB and suffering terribly with a numbing of the manhood in a short space of time, it notices more when I relieve the pressure but getting up off the saddle with a pins n needles sensation.
Now I have heard that there is a nerve that can get compressed and cause this if the saddle is not adjusted correctly or is a poor saddle. My saddle is currently set up level to the ground and thats it.
I am not really sure on how to go about the correct set up for level or the position forward/backward on the rails so any advice or links to setup articles would be appreciated. Furthermore I believe my saddle is 'male specific' (its a Specialized own brand from a 2004 RockHopper). I don't want to spend silly money on a new saddle but would consider a good replacement..so whats out there? I do not want super light but would like all day comfort for a big guy 15 1/2 stone riding a hard tail.
Thanks for any advice.
Not sure where to have put this as its a health issue but also needs advice on possible set up or new saddle.
Right getting back into MTB and suffering terribly with a numbing of the manhood in a short space of time, it notices more when I relieve the pressure but getting up off the saddle with a pins n needles sensation.
Now I have heard that there is a nerve that can get compressed and cause this if the saddle is not adjusted correctly or is a poor saddle. My saddle is currently set up level to the ground and thats it.
I am not really sure on how to go about the correct set up for level or the position forward/backward on the rails so any advice or links to setup articles would be appreciated. Furthermore I believe my saddle is 'male specific' (its a Specialized own brand from a 2004 RockHopper). I don't want to spend silly money on a new saddle but would consider a good replacement..so whats out there? I do not want super light but would like all day comfort for a big guy 15 1/2 stone riding a hard tail.
Thanks for any advice.
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You can either point the saddle up or down, but I cant remember what way you are meant to do it, sorry :oops:
Please help!
"It's like parkour, on a bike"
Turns out the seat nose was higher than before it was hardly noticeable by eye. But dropped the nose by 5mm and problem went away as quick as it arrived. Maybe it’s as simple as that, well it’s something for you to try anyway.
Another area to try is to move the saddle forward and see if that makes a difference.
Otherwise you might need a wider and better perch.
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I do hope you mean saddle, though it might work for your manhood too
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PMSL.
Thanks for the comments etc. I'll take some tools with me next time out and have a play. I've had a quick look at some saddle options and the Gobi XM saddle mentioned earlier gets good comments on but is not grooved.....I thought most were now.
Maybe try a Specialized store who can measure your sit bones and loan you a saddle?
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Ooo er Matron :oops:
Seriously though, they are pretty good with all the anatomical stuff and should be able to help you if you can find a store that does it.
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Cheers,i'll have a lookie
The nearest Specialized Fit centre to me is in Plymouth according to the www a considerable way to go.
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