Numb Nuts!

superbike
superbike Posts: 24
edited April 2011 in Training, fitness and health
I've currently suffering with numbness down below when I get about thirty minutes into a ride and doesn't stop until about ten minutes from when I stop. Before I go to the expense of a new saddle I was hoping someone out there knows what is causing it and how mybe I could remedy it?

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  • danowat
    danowat Posts: 2,877
    Try angling the seat down a touch, the numbness comes from putting pressure on the nerves and sensitive area of your perinium.
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    Or perhaps lowering the saddle a touch also/instead?
  • seanoconn
    seanoconn Posts: 11,681
    I used to get the same and tried all angles but to no avail. Don't take chances with your baby makers, a saddle with a cut out does the trick.
    Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    ^--- Wot he said.


    Sort of.

    Some basic adjeustments should tried first (like height, angle, etc). It could be that simple.

    I had such bad problems that I invested in some somewhat untraditional saddles with giant cut-outs to eliminate pressure on the undercarriage (Selle SMP for road and Adamo for TT).

    No comfort problems any more.
  • sopworth
    sopworth Posts: 191
    I had the same problem and changed saddle. I didn't want to start changing saddle height/position as I knew my bike was the correct fit. I bought a Specialized Toupe gel and have not had numb nuts since. It has the cut out centre as mentioned above and is very comfortable. Have done 100+ mile rides and not had any probs.

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