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So I just finished my longest ride yet on my Trek roadie. 88.1km in 3:05.27.
Everything is good. I feel tired but generally ok however my balls are murdering me!!! It's like I was kicked between the legs a dozen times by somebody wearing a steel toe-cap boot and then once again for good measure!
This can't be normal???? I've got all the padded gear and I've never had this problem before. Suggestions?
Everything is good. I feel tired but generally ok however my balls are murdering me!!! It's like I was kicked between the legs a dozen times by somebody wearing a steel toe-cap boot and then once again for good measure!
This can't be normal???? I've got all the padded gear and I've never had this problem before. Suggestions?
Edited by beanbag on Saturday 6th November 16:01
Good suggestion with the tilt. Might try that and see how I get on, although generally the seat position is actually very comfortable.
I'm using the stock saddle that came with the bike so I've no idea if it's good or not. It's a Bontrager R2 if that means anything to anyone! It comes standard on a Trek 2.5.
I'm using the stock saddle that came with the bike so I've no idea if it's good or not. It's a Bontrager R2 if that means anything to anyone! It comes standard on a Trek 2.5.
No, but the blood vessels, nerves and all that other good stuff in your gooch do.
That picture was just a random example, I have no idea what that specific saddle is like, but I can only get on with saddles with a cut out (Specialized Alias and Romins for me - I also need them slightly nose down (The Romin is good for this as it's been designed to have a forward slope when the saddle itself is perfectly horizontal)). Anything else and I suffer like the OP.
It baffles me how the pros aren't all impotent spending so much time in the saddle, when you see them pushing on in a forward position resting right on the tip of the saddle, all the pressure on one small patch right behind the balls. Though I guess when you're riding that hard you're not resting so much weight on your arse.
That picture was just a random example, I have no idea what that specific saddle is like, but I can only get on with saddles with a cut out (Specialized Alias and Romins for me - I also need them slightly nose down (The Romin is good for this as it's been designed to have a forward slope when the saddle itself is perfectly horizontal)). Anything else and I suffer like the OP.
It baffles me how the pros aren't all impotent spending so much time in the saddle, when you see them pushing on in a forward position resting right on the tip of the saddle, all the pressure on one small patch right behind the balls. Though I guess when you're riding that hard you're not resting so much weight on your arse.
Edited by Uriel on Saturday 6th November 16:07
I'm not sure Assos will help maintain blood flow to the gentleman parts.
Definitely try tilting the saddle down a wee bit and consider something with a groove in it. i have a bonty saddle on my mountain bike with a 'love groove' for just that purpose bit the road bike has the same saddle as yours, and i will be replacing it very soon as it isnt comfortable over distance. You should also try and get out of the saddle briefly every 5 or 10 minutes to get some blood back down there. You might also check how much padding you are wearing because there is such a thing as too much. I have padded bib shorts, and cant use them with my baggies as they have a padded section too, and the volume of all the padding means things start to rub :-(
Definitely try tilting the saddle down a wee bit and consider something with a groove in it. i have a bonty saddle on my mountain bike with a 'love groove' for just that purpose bit the road bike has the same saddle as yours, and i will be replacing it very soon as it isnt comfortable over distance. You should also try and get out of the saddle briefly every 5 or 10 minutes to get some blood back down there. You might also check how much padding you are wearing because there is such a thing as too much. I have padded bib shorts, and cant use them with my baggies as they have a padded section too, and the volume of all the padding means things start to rub :-(
No amount of saddle cream will cure the feeling of a nut-kicking. Nor will a new saddle.
Chances are you somehow managed to get the boys in a bad position such that impacts from the road came in through them, rather than through you sit bones.
Before the next ride, try this: index finger down the front of the shorts, hook in the nut sac gently, and lift the boys up and forwards. They should sit comfortably forwards of the pressure points that bear your weight. Too close, and you're in for another nut-kicking.
Chances are you somehow managed to get the boys in a bad position such that impacts from the road came in through them, rather than through you sit bones.
Before the next ride, try this: index finger down the front of the shorts, hook in the nut sac gently, and lift the boys up and forwards. They should sit comfortably forwards of the pressure points that bear your weight. Too close, and you're in for another nut-kicking.
I don't think it's down to the saddle or cream, just the positioning of your bits and the saddle. I've had it before when I changed the position of the saddle having taken the bike apart to travel with. Try some different settings and as above, position your bits before you go anywhere, your lycra will keep them where you put them to a large extent so should help you not have any problems!
Also, when you first feel the pain, stop, let them get some blood again
Also, when you first feel the pain, stop, let them get some blood again
Ah, the big taboo subject!
My (personal,unqualified, google based) advice is if it's uncomfortable enough to cause pain, numbness or any negative effects at all, do not ride again until you make a change to the bike, your style, or your kit, to address it.
There's lots of factors in getting a saddle to fit you well. For me, I have an average sized arse, but as I ride in a fairly aggressive position, I find I need to tip the front of the saddle down very slightly to ensure it's comfortable. A very very tiny amount - but it makes a huge difference. Not too much, or you load up your arms too much.
My (personal,unqualified, google based) advice is if it's uncomfortable enough to cause pain, numbness or any negative effects at all, do not ride again until you make a change to the bike, your style, or your kit, to address it.
There's lots of factors in getting a saddle to fit you well. For me, I have an average sized arse, but as I ride in a fairly aggressive position, I find I need to tip the front of the saddle down very slightly to ensure it's comfortable. A very very tiny amount - but it makes a huge difference. Not too much, or you load up your arms too much.
good shorts (c£100) plus a decent saddle AND the most important part ...
get a spirit level and then set your saddle EXACTLY horizontaly - try the bike and then tilt the saddle away from the area of the pain in MINUTE increments.
There are 2-3 types of saddle shape - concave, flat, convex etc - basically where you sit on top of, on or in the saddle depending on the shape of your undercarriage!!!
AND soft doesnt mean comfy - its all about setup!
good luck - Khushy
get a spirit level and then set your saddle EXACTLY horizontaly - try the bike and then tilt the saddle away from the area of the pain in MINUTE increments.
There are 2-3 types of saddle shape - concave, flat, convex etc - basically where you sit on top of, on or in the saddle depending on the shape of your undercarriage!!!
AND soft doesnt mean comfy - its all about setup!
good luck - Khushy
Edited by khushy on Sunday 7th November 19:54
You should take some ibruprofen and soak in a hot bath with your legs outstretched. You should also avoid wearing tight fitting underwear/shorts until it stops feeling so sore- even if this means not cycling for a few days or so. The aforementioned saddle is supposed to be of help too.
The combination of tight cycling sorts/pants and the constant pummeling on the saddle will have made them feel sore and i would want to take care that you dont aggravate the prostate gland as this can be pretty painful too.
I unfortunately give this advice from personal experience lol
The combination of tight cycling sorts/pants and the constant pummeling on the saddle will have made them feel sore and i would want to take care that you dont aggravate the prostate gland as this can be pretty painful too.
I unfortunately give this advice from personal experience lol
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