Numb nuts !!!

[s7ephanie]

what ever the female version is, i am suffering now that i am going further and longer rides i think i need to save up for some decent padded shorts. My 14 euro decathalon ones have been fine but i think 4 or 5 hours in the saddle is a bit much to expect

 

[ASC1951]

At the risk of telling you the blindingly obvious, check the bike set-up first. What is acceptable for an hour may not do for five hours, padded shorts or not.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Decathlon stuff isn't bad, but it's always going to be better spending a bit more if you spend a fair amount of time in the saddle.

ps: saddle level or tilted?

 

[s7ephanie]

Decathlon stuff isn't bad, but it's always going to be better spending a bit more if you spend a fair amount of time in the saddle.

ps: saddle level or tilted?

level xxx I think bike is all set up correctly, i followed the advice given by forum members after i posted a pic of bike, will have to start saving !!

 

[ASC1951]

Consider also one of those cut-out saddles. Some women - and some men - find that they transform their riding, although I wasn't one.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Maybe wouldn't do any harm to try a little forward tilt, the smallest changes can have dramatic results.

 

[fossyant]

Women specific saddle ?

 

[numbnuts]

You called

 

[hobbitonabike]

I am having this problem too. Have a womens specific saddle but after an hour things start to get extremely uncomfortable...how can I put this delicately...in the front of the front regions. Am seriously considering stuffing a cushion down my shorts!!! :confused:

 

[Beebo]

what ever the female version is,

It's known as frozen fanny!!!

 

[fossyant]

Try dropping the nose of the saddle very slightly.

 

[fimm]

Make sure your weight is on your sit bones and not any further forward, too.
(I'm female, and have had Ebony Willow's problem but just once, a long time ago, and can't remember what I did to fix it. It is horribly painful, I agree. Incidentally, I think it is caused by pressure, so trying to put more padding there isn't the way to try and solve it.)

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

I am having this problem too. Have a womens specific saddle but after an hour things start to get extremely uncomfortable...how can I put this delicately...in the front of the front regions. Am seriously considering stuffing a cushion down my shorts!!! :confused:

http://lovelybike.blogspot.co.uk/2011/04/on-female-anatomy-and-bicycle-saddles.html

 

[snapper_37]

Specialized dolce saddle and padded shorts or 3/4s but can still can a bit of numb curtains on longer rides.

Funnily enough, I get more problems around the *cough* ring piece area, whenever I change from summer to winter or vice-versa. The padding in the winter enduras is a lot thicker - that's the only explanation I have anyway.

Is 'women specific' padded gear any better as I have always only worn men's??

 

[hobbitonabike]

Right thats it...the vaseline is coming out!! See if that helps matters!!! My poor fandango!!