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Using a charge spoon ti. On longer rides i end up with a pressure feeling and a semi numb sensation that lasts for 24hrs or so. I suppose bruised nerevs maybe?

What saddles relieve pressure on the perenium area?


 
Posted : 06/08/2011 2:47 pm
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It's not just about saddles, think about your position on the bike. Are you quite stretched out? Try a shorter, higher position so more of your weight is on your butt. (The more delicate parts are further forward.) Also, think about your riding style - do you sit and grind a big gear? I swear by a Spesh Toupe and standing out of the saddle 50 percent of the time...


 
Posted : 06/08/2011 2:57 pm
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fiddle with saddle position before spending out on another I would suggest... how much the front of the saddle is stickng up usually effects the perineum... if you point it down a touch it relieves the pressure and puts it back to where it should be on your ischial tuberosities towards the back!


 
Posted : 06/08/2011 3:03 pm
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Don't ignore your shorts. the right ones will transform any old saddle.

I wore a pair of old basic Endura ones this year and within half an hour I was in agony. My racing shorts look after everything. North Wave 53/39 Treasure shorts BTW, but most top road brands use the same pad.


 
Posted : 06/08/2011 3:41 pm
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Osteo1 is quite right- its all about the angle of the dangle!


 
Posted : 06/08/2011 3:44 pm
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I used to suffer with numbness until I forked out on a Brooks. They are pricey, a little weighty but worth every penny, sorted out any problems I had and it didn't take that long to break in. Only downside is wrapping it in plastic bags when ever it rains!


 
Posted : 06/08/2011 3:46 pm
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I've had this saddle for a year now

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and find it helped me.It's actually the same saddle this guy uses

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Posted : 06/08/2011 4:01 pm
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A Specialized saddle solved the problem for me (Alias ?)


 
Posted : 06/08/2011 4:02 pm
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If you are getting numbnesss then something is not right. You should be taking all the weight on the sit bones - ischeal tuberosities and not on your perineum at all. You are risking permanent damage


 
Posted : 06/08/2011 4:33 pm
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I can ride 6hrs+ on the road and all is fine, 20mins on the turbo and really numb, I think it may be down to vibration rather than pressure, its a bit left field, but maybe lower the tire pressure, see if it makes any difference.


 
Posted : 06/08/2011 4:55 pm
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TJ i know that hence the question mate - the nose of the saddle needs to be lowered i knwo that so that will be the first port of call. What sort of damage are you talking?


 
Posted : 06/08/2011 5:02 pm
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try an spg (specialized body geometry) saddle? I have one and it works for me. Get measured on the arseometer

Its damage to the nerve that you risk - the symptoms you have become permanent. Also try sitting further back on the saddle - maybe move it forward a touch


 
Posted : 06/08/2011 5:07 pm
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Just out of interest TJ - what does that nerve do?


 
Posted : 06/08/2011 5:10 pm
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errrmmmm - stretching my knowledge but IIRC its all about your willy - so you risk a nonfunctioning member


 
Posted : 06/08/2011 5:16 pm
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I had the same problem Rob, co-incidentally on a Charge Spoon, although I think it's happened on other saddles.

I get it when climbing only - probably move forward on the saddle and can't feel my nob at the end of a climb.

I've done 3 things - tipped the nose down one notch, shifted the saddle forward half an inch on the rails and (I think a major contributor) ripped the padding out of my undershorts.

I still experience it slightly, but it's a lot, lot better.


 
Posted : 06/08/2011 5:17 pm
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tj - shit man!


 
Posted : 06/08/2011 5:18 pm
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TJ is correct.

F*** me, did I just say that?

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Posted : 06/08/2011 5:46 pm
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I had same prob with a madison flux swapped to a spesh ronin cured the numbness


 
Posted : 06/08/2011 10:09 pm
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On long rides I suffered numbness with my Charge Spoons.

Messed with saddle angle but didn't help plus if the saddle was angled down slightly at the front I always found myself slipping down it slightly which would cause back pain over long rides.

Went with saddles with the cut out middle ([url= http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/components/saddles/product/review-selle-italia-x0-saddle-10368/ ]Selle-Italia XO[/url], Spesh Avatar etc) and problem solved...the XO is a similar price to the Charge Spoon and I'm happy to do 100 mile numb/pain-free rides on it


 
Posted : 06/08/2011 10:16 pm