Impotence and the Saddle (References to penis.)

[fossyant]

Get a new saddle ! The saddle on the Triban is cheap tat like mentioned above.

Quite important bits of kits. IMHO the cut outs don't make much difference if the saddle is right for you. I find flatter saddles best - i.e. left/right is flat so my sit bones contact the saddle, not your soft bits.

Oh, and don't get a padded gel saddle - these are terrible.

 

[Crackle]

Change saddles, it can make a profound difference but, a word of warning, it can take a while to find a saddle that suits.

That Triban saddle actually looks to be nose down but it also looks to be uncomfortable too!

A cheap one to try, which a lot of people get on with is the Charge Spoon, no cutout but good for runs of 40 miles or so for me before it gets a bit uncomfortable. Another one is the specialized Toupe, very good saddle, minimum padding, cutout and different widths to accommodate different shaped posteriors and sit bone widths. A lot of people swear by Brooks but then again, a lot of people swear at them, so it's a risky choice.

 

[ColinJ]

Oh, and don't get a padded gel saddle - these are terrible.

I would definitely second that - I tried one once and it was horrid, resulting in a bad case of cyclist's cleft!

 

[Kookas]

After adjustment - tilted forwards a couple of clicks, moved forward as much as poss. with the rail mounted light there - no problems today. I'm hopeful.

Does seem like a new saddle might still be in order, but I've already spent all the money that was supposed to go on a wheelset but actually went on lighting and a water bottle. Ay.

As for gel, I used to have one on my MTB. No real issues, but no real benefits either.

 

[billy1561]

This!! 14st is not heavy...

About the same as my right leg....

 

[Twilkes]

Sometimes after a ride, I get a pretty bad burning sensation in the tip of my penis.

There's lots of good advice in this thread, but have you checked that it's not just getting caught in the spokes?

 

[Dave7]

II doubt the size of your willy plays a part, but weight does, .

Never heard of anyone weighing thier willy but hey ho!

 

[ayceejay]

I just had a thought that may or may not be relevant to this question. Thrush is a female bacterial condition that thrives in damp conditions, men can get a similar type of infection (balitinitus)which is very uncomfortable and stings like hell. Is it possible that this is a hygiene problem?

 

[Kookas]

I just had a thought that may or may not be relevant to this question. Thrush is a female bacterial condition that thrives in damp conditions, men can get a similar type of infection (balitinitus)which is very uncomfortable and stings like hell. Is it possible that this is a hygiene problem?

Doubt it. It only happened after a ride, never after just walking, sitting etc. Anyway, it hasn't happened since, so I'm good.

 

[Pale Rider]

Have you measured the length...of the saddle?

The one on the Triban looks to have a long nose, a stubbier shaped saddle might be better.