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1. ibnchris - Member

   When I'm doing really long rides I sometimes get the old numb nuts syndrome. I'm sure we've all (ladies excluded) had it from time to time...

   It can sometimes be improved by moving the saddle position but inevitably it will return and I've never really found a solution.

   And then this weekend I saw a group of people riding these kind of alf saddles which basically had no 'nose' meaning nothing actually could cause numb nut syndrome. It also looked like it possibly moved about on some kind of pivot? Anyone else seen this?

   I did 't stop them to ask and the closest I could find was this http://www.ergotheseat.com.au/

   Posted 11 months ago #
2. trickydisco - Member

   You're probably thinking of the ISM adamo saddles

   

   also check out:
   http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/selle-smp-saddle-experiences

   Posted 11 months ago #
3. MarkyG82 - Member

   Tried one of those seats with the 'flappy' bit either side and no nose. Granted is was at a how on a static bike for about 30 secs but did feel comfy if expensive. Can see the need but my rides tend to max out at 15 -20 miles (apart from the odd L2B) so never really felt the need to splash out.

   Posted 11 months ago #
4. ibnchris - Member

   Hi Tricky Disco - No it was totally lacking any 'nose'. Somehow looked even weirder than the one you posted up...

   Posted 11 months ago #
5. HoratioHufnagel - Member

   i've always found the specialized saddles good for this kind of thing. I think the nose of the saddle is pretty important for actually controlling the bike, at least in mtb'ing? might just be habit i guess, trials riders seem to manage ok.

   Posted 11 months ago #
6. rickon - Member

   Selle Italia SLR XP.... with the cutaway. They're excellent for stopping numbness in the perineal area.

   Posted 11 months ago #
7. TenMen - Member

   + 1 for the specialized saddles. I suffered until I got one of the avatar gel models, and never a numb nut since!

   Posted 11 months ago #
8. glenh - Member

   Saddle nose is needed for thigh based bike control.
   numb nutz - mtfu!

   Posted 11 months ago #
9. joemarshall - Member

   This?

   http://hobsonseats.com/new/category/product/hobson-bicycle-seats/

   Posted 11 months ago #
10. Frankenstein - Member

    Too much pressure on your perenium.

    Get your sitting position, saddle angle/type sorted.

    I guess your weight is not supported by your sitbones and squashing your best friend.

    If you have the cash...Bike fit or a friend who knows all this.

    Check your hamstring flexibility otherwise you'll roll your pelvis and squash...

    +1 for spesh saddles, I like the hard wood saddle - measured to the sitbones and no more pain

    Posted 11 months ago #
11. Farmer_John - Member

    I've really suffered with numb nuts and the side effects of two operations in that area. After an exhaustive test of somewhere close to 50 saddles, the one that's almost completely put numb plums to rest is the Specialized Romin Expert - make sure you get the right width though.

    Posted 11 months ago #

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