cycling and the testicles (only one ball)

willhub
willhub Posts: 821
edited May 2019 in Training, fitness and health
Weird title I know.

I'm wondering if anyone else has a similar similar situation, as in only one testicle, I lost my right in 2016 due to cancer , whilst I cycle regular I don't really do big miles anymore or anything that maintains my fitness.

Problem is comfort, I really struggle and I dont know if its due to only having one and causing an imbalance in that area or something else. Constantly feel like I'm getting strangled down there which means I can't keep stable or put the power down.

Any advice or insight would be much helpful thanks.

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  • mamil314
    mamil314 Posts: 1,103
    You could get a saddle that holds most of weight on sitbones. Takes getting used to, but does the job - I use this
    https://www.dashcycles.com/saddles-2/strikestock
  • OnTheRopes
    OnTheRopes Posts: 460
    Why not go to a bike shop that specialises in saddle fit, like some of the Fizik dealers who have sample saddles. get them to fit them on a trainer or bike fit and try until you find a saddle or combination of saddle and bike fit that feels right?
  • timothyw
    timothyw Posts: 2,482
    Lance was saying in his podcast that he used to like the saddle slightly rotated to one side - he didn't specifically mention it being related to having one ball but it costs nothing for you to give it a go!

    He might well be the chap to ask, being by far the most famous cyclist in your position.
  • willhub
    willhub Posts: 821
    Is it even possible to ask him? I wouldn't think he's be easily contactable?

    I'm trying to try a tilted saddle, having always been told to have as flat as possible, but having to bear in mind my different position to the norm.
  • slowbike
    slowbike Posts: 8,498
    tweet him?

    I think the suggestion was a sideways rotate - not forwards/back tilt - not sure how you rotate a saddle anyway - don't think my seatpost top joint allows for that.
  • timothyw
    timothyw Posts: 2,482
    Well, it does depend on you having an old fashioned round seatpost instead of an aero one.
  • slowbike
    slowbike Posts: 8,498
    TimothyW wrote:
    Well, it does depend on you having an old fashioned round seatpost instead of an aero one.

    Ah - rotate around - so the line isn't aligned with the bike - I thought you meant make one side higher than the other ...
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    If it's a matter of symmetry / balance can't you have a synthetic replacement for the missing one? I remember watching a programme where they were available for dogs. Neuticles apparently. https://www.neuticles.com/

    I only experience testicular discomfort when cycling in normal clothing, and things are free to move around and occasionally get in the way. Since I discovered compression fit bibshorts I only have to scoop my tackle up and out of the way when squeezing into the bibs and it all stays there for the duration of the ride.
  • willhub
    willhub Posts: 821
    I have old fashioned round one. Rotate left (towards the existing ball), or right (away to the now none existent) ?

    I chose not to have a replacement one due to the materials.
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    Mine are slightly oval. Oh, you mean the seatpost.

    Bugger the materials, think of the weight saving...
  • willhub
    willhub Posts: 821
    Well I didn't want a silicone pretend testicle is what I mean.
  • slowbike
    slowbike Posts: 8,498
    willhub wrote:
    Well I didn't want a silicone pretend testicle is what I mean.

    what material did you want? Surely Stainless Steel would be a significant weight penalty ... ;)
  • homers_double
    homers_double Posts: 8,335
    There are sites for titanium nuts you know...
    Advocate of disc brakes.
  • willhub
    willhub Posts: 821
    Real or none lol. So I went with none, well aside from the one I have, no spare now though.
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    I got some titanium parts when I had my vasectomy.
  • willhub
    willhub Posts: 821
    Titanium ball? Could knock someone out with it.
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    No, just some tiny clips.

    Even if I had balls of lead, I'm struggling to imagine the mechanics of using them to strike a knockout blow...
  • willhub
    willhub Posts: 821
    I'm sure it's possible with a little imagination :p

    I should have saved more for bike parts to help me fit better rather than blow money on computer parts.
  • Ben6899
    Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
    I would definitely tweet Lance Armstrong, Will, for all his ills I have a feeling he'd be happy to offer advice.

    Let us know how you get on!
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  • svetty
    svetty Posts: 1,904
    It may be that following surgery you are just more aware of that area and a little more sensitive.

    If you pedal harder the burning in your lungs and thighs will mask the sensation in your groin ;)
    FFS! Harden up and grow a pair :D
  • mrb123
    mrb123 Posts: 4,833
    For what it's worth I only have one too (for a different reason to you) but don't find I have any problems in that area when cycling so I suspect your issues are caused by some other reason.
  • willhub
    willhub Posts: 821
    What should I do, "@Lancearmstrong looking for some advise about my lacking nether regions, could yuu help? " I'll give it a try at dinner.

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