Sudden saddle issues.

salsamuffin204

Hi I’ve been riding my Fizik Antares for years with zero issues. However a few weeks ago I started to feel uncomfortable riding on it. I guessed it was too old so I replaced with with the same model. Same measurements.

However I am continuing to have saddle issues on the new saddle. Sore backside and undercarriage and some penis numbness when I was on the trainer.

As far as I can remember I haven’t changed anything about my position.

I’m not sure what to do. What should I look at changing on the bike? Any help appreciated.

wongataa

Try a different saddle.

redvision

Try a different pair of bibshorts

kingrollo

Similar thing happened to me - ignored it eventually it got so bad I couldn't cycle - I was off the bike for 3 years - ignore it at your peril.
Probably something has changed - you may have become less flexible - or some muscles have tightened. or disc problems in youre back
A brooks saddle - chammy cream with every ride - a good deal of core work , yoga and pilates got me going again - but it took a while.

I had a tear where my hamstring joined my pelvis

raymondo60

As said, don't ignore. Don't know your age but as we get older (such joy!) our bodies change in sometimes subtle way. Few years ago I suddenly began suffering numbness and then pain in my testicles. All attempts at saddle change and repositioning failed to resolve it, then a discussion with my osteopath highlighted a slight decrease in my lower back flexibility, just as part of the general ageing process. Some extra stretches AND a slightly shorter stem ( like 10mm less) and the pain disappeared. Take the holistic approach and examine everything about your position...

Darius_Jedburgh

I had something similar. 20 miles into any ride and my "tackle" became numb and almost sore. Been riding the same saddles for years - Selle Italia Rolls on winter bike and Charge Spoons on summer bike.
Swapped to a saddle with a big hole in the top - San Marco Concor, - and problem disappeared almost overnight.

Ben6899

I rode an Arione on every bike, for ages, then all of a sudden I started having problems. Numbness and just general discomfort on the soft tissue.

I now ride Selle Italia SLR Superflow (or whatever it's called) on all bikes and I'm comfortable again.

Bodies change.

pippi_langsamer-2

Same-same as above. Rode Ariones for a decade and then suddenly.....Ouch!

Experimented with a few saddles over last year or two- Superflow as above and PRO Stealth. Settled on the Stealth which seemed to have a slight edge over the Superflow. Shame, as the Superflow is a much better looking and built saddle. The PRO saddles are horribly cheap IMO, but are quite £££. Function over form won-out in this instance for me.