Seats... what a pain in the arse!

i reckon its what goes on the seat. i got rid of my pants and started rockin lycra and a padded fox short on my hard as fuck njs seat. no more chafery. ditch the cotton boxers

thanks for all your replies....

i'll take all your advice and try to find something...

it might be nothing to do woth the saddle, might be saddle height or position..especially if you're whacking your gooch......

the best thing to do is buy the one that looks the best

looking good is far more important than being comfortable

it might be nothing to do woth the saddle, might be saddle height or position..especially if you're whacking your gooch......

Yeah, could be. I had a similar problem a while back and dropped by seat post down about 1.5cm and no pain whatsoever now.

If you are looking for something comfy, you might wanna speak to Ivan of OCW fame.

You do need to try a few, but it makes sense to optimise the "money spent" vs "chance of finding your saddle" tradeoff. As such, can I suggest you start with a San Marco Rolls. They don't suit everyone but they're definitely down the comfy end of the spectrum and the tend to suit a lot of people. Plus, Parker International have them on sale around the £18 mark at the minute and they can be typically had around the £20 mark.

Courant

just done 600k's in 3 days on a fizik arione - it's quite a long saddle so you can shift around during long rides and really sit back into it on climbs

Chapeau M Wayne!

well done big fella

so whatre people's thoughts on the brooks b17 vs b17n vs team pro classic?

Hi, I did the bridges ride also- my first major ride in months since I stopped messengering. I'd been having issues with my Swallow after it got wet; this combined with wearing incorrect garments meant me going into hopsital under GA for the removal of an abscess 2 days after the ride. Still suffering.

Its meant me going back to my old ISM ADAMO. I got it due to discomfort from working 10hrs daily on the bike and it really saved me. It gives your meat and veg the feel and sensation of air conditioning- essential for your soldiers to come out of the barracks in years to come. It initially feels weird by taking the pressure off your perennial nerve and putting it in a non sensitive area.

Otherwise the SDG I beam Bel air is pretty cushy

this combined with wearing incorrect garments meant me going into hopsital under GA for the removal of an abscess 2 days after the ride. Still suffering.

Dude! Thats sounds nasty... what do you mean by incorrect garments?!? Are you back on the bike now?

It initially feels weird by taking the pressure off your perennial nerve and putting it in a non sensitive area.

Peritoneal - perennial means perpetual.

Peritoneal - lining of abdominal cavity
perineum - that bit between your shitter and your cock

sorry...

perineum - that bit between your shitter and your cock

sorry...

I think you will find the scientific term to be 'gooch'

Peritoneal - lining of abdominal cavity
perineum - that bit between your shitter and your NUTSACK

sorry...

sorry - fixed

fair

Guiche.

Barse

maybe this is the answer??? seen outside condor yesterday....

Barse

also known as the "Mary's Crest"

I thought "gooch" was one's old trouser snake?

anyhow, a numb penis is common with brooks saddles, once you wear them in, your sit bones make dents in the saddle which means you then get the hard bits giving gyp to your soft bits.

after riding a B17 for over 18 months it's only now that I find myself back in saddle confusion land.

the brooks yesterday made me want to murder every living thing in the pacific ocean, today a spesh toupe 143 only made me want to ride a bit longer before maiming some sea cucumbers and possibly inconveniencing a shoal of bass.

also known as the "Mary's Crest"

And for the ladies, it's known as "Biffin's bridge".

i have selle italia SLRs on all of my bikes (even downhill bikes)
they fit my bum really well

Otherwise the SDG I beam Bel air is pretty cushy

Agreed . . Spoon also real good, but agree with whoever said not to be afraid of narrow saddles, the comfiest one i have/ever had is a Specialized toupe gel team: