Specialized romin numbness

waterfalll

Hey guys
I have been using one of the better model specialized romins for a few months now and I have the smallest width as I am quite a slight build.
Recently after each ride it seems I am being left numb in the private area,not noticeable whilst cycling but is very noticeable afterwards.
I find the saddle very comfortable,although does this mean I should get a wider size or could it just be a case of angling it further downwards? I might try the 143 romin/toupe as I really can't get on with having numbness,it just isn't right!

Thanks for your help

Steve236

I got one of these recently (the evo pro). First ride - comfortable enough over 50 miles although had to raise the saddle a bit half way but no problem after that. Got home though and didn't notice any numbness but I got a very alarming pain whilst having a p$ss! I looked at the saddle and it was pointing up quite a lot (which I hadn't appreciated I think because coming from a flat saddle, the romin shape kind of disguises whether its level or not). Anyway, I got it level (based on the middle section of the saddle which is flat) and after 50 miles yesterday, no pain. So yes, maybe angle it down a bit more.

indyp

waterfalll wrote:

Hey guys
I have been using one of the better model specialized romins for a few months now and I have the smallest width as I am quite a slight build.
Recently after each ride it seems I am being left numb in the private area,not noticeable whilst cycling but is very noticeable afterwards.
I find the saddle very comfortable,although does this mean I should get a wider size or could it just be a case of angling it further downwards? I might try the 143 romin/toupe as I really can't get on with having numbness,it just isn't right!

Thanks for your help

Do you mostly ride on the drops or hoods?

alihisgreat

The middle third of the saddle should be set flat for the Romin so check that its set up properly.

It could be worth trying the larger size though - but don't obsess over one saddle just because it gets good reviews and recommendations, if its not right for you then there isn't much you can do about it.

Grill

Are you riding on the nose?

surfgod

Your slight build doesn't automatically mean you need the narrowest 130mm romin. You should really go to a specialized dealer and be measured with a specialized ass-o-meter. Fear not, its just a memory foam pad you sit on for around three minutes. Your sit bones will make indentations in the memory foam, that can then measured by the dealer.

Its best to go to a store that carries the full range of sizes. I had a very painful experiance with a toupe several years ago that required me to be rescued by my then girlfriend. The dealer who measured me just reccomended the 143mm size, it was the only size he had in stock!!!!

My previous experiance should have really discouraged me from ever buying any specialized products ever again, but I kept reading on various fourms about how comfortable a correctly sized romin was. I have been very happily riding my romin 155mm for the last few months now, its the only saddle I've ever used that's never given me saddle sores....yipppie!!!!

waterfalll

wow thanks a lot for the replies guys!

I did try to get my sit bones measured, although the shops near me seem to lack the measurer, one only had the bontrager one which wasn't much use in the slightest.

I tend to ride on the hoods, although I do ride on the drops when im going fast (by my standards anyway, 20+). I raised the saddle slightly as I had been suffering from knee pain and this hasn't seemed to solve either of the problems, not good for a 19 year old lad!

waterfalll

and i'll try and change the angle, although I think its as far forwards as it will go which could be a problem. I find the saddle really comfortable and lack pretty much any pain whatsoever when riding, just when I'm done everything is numb. It persisted after riding last night but has got much better today, although it still feels slightly odd down there.

seanoconn

Numbness isn't something you want to put up with mate. Check your bike set up and that you're sitting on the correct part of the saddle. Level the middle of the Romin as suggested above and tweak in mm's up and down if necessary. A saddle with cut out shouldn't be causing numbness. Good luck.