Why is the condition Numb Nuts called something that is isn't ?

[Philh]

I found if I rubbed the chamois cream all over the meat & 2 veg it tends to alleviate it, just be careful not to rub too hard

 

[fossyant]

I have it every time I go out on a ride. I end up having to stand off the saddle for a few seconds every 20-30 minutes.

New saddle needed ASAP

 

[fossyant]

Boys, and possibly girls, you need a saddle that's relatively FLAT, especially in the middle, and hasn't too much padding so your sit bones hit the saddle without sinking in. Cut outs or not (despite some of mine having cut outs) the best ones are quite flat side to side.

Everyone is individual though. Decent shorts help.

 

[Crandoggler]

Very rarely after a long climb. Mainly because I lean forward putting pressure on the old chap. Hasn't happened for months though.

Personally I have my saddle ever so slightly tilted down.

 

[JamesMayesUK]

New saddle needed ASAP

Is it really that urgent? I've never really thought too much about it.

 

[snorri]

Is it really that urgent? I've never really thought too much about it.

It sounds a bit unhealthy to be causing numbness to occur in any part of the body on a regular basis.

Post amended following TMNs input

 

[Hip Priest]

Selle SMP

 

[wait4me]

I found if I rubbed the chamois cream all over the meat & 2 veg it tends to alleviate it, just be careful not to rub too hard

This should be before. Not during and after as well

 

[Tojo]

I'm not even on my bikes since having a cyst removed in said region last Thursday........

 

[RCITGuy]

By way of various experiments, I have cooncluded this to be a not just 1 thing causing it, but a combo of many things, which if you get them all wrong, will cause you a lot of discomfort...

• Saddle choice.
• Saddle position.
• Padded shorts.
• Pre-ride chamois cream.

Saddle choice is critical, get it wrong and you definately should not be spending anymore time riding uncomfortably, and should change it immediately. For me, being fairly heavy at 100kg+, a Fizik Aliante VSX (Bull) saddle was the widest and firmest option with the biggest channel down the middle and made the biggest difference straight away.

Getting the correct saddle to take the weight of your sit bones is the biggest factor, then once you get that right, you will find you only have minor discomforts to deal with, and that is where saddle positioning (Fore/aft/tilt) all come into play, so again this will require experimenting, which for me were the weekly 2hr club rides.. Immediately after each ride, whilst still "fresh" from the saddle, work out which part is sore, and adjust the saddle tilt by never more than 5mm at the absolute most...

After a few weeks of messing until that was spot on, got some decent shorts (Endura 260 pro) with wide ass pads, but was advised to go down 1 size to make sure they were tight and didnt move around, and DAMN what a difference, its like night/day...

Decent chamois cream is good too, so long as you have the first 3 items sorted. If you get those wrong, chamois cream isnt going to do a great deal for your sore ass

 

[Joshua Plumtree]

I always find that a post ride massage regime helps to alleviate the symptoms. That and sitting down on the toilet when doing the necessary.

 

[RCITGuy]

I always find that a post ride massage regime helps to alleviate the symptoms. That and sitting down on the toilet when doing the necessary.

Why does this paint a picture of your bike having a toilet seat on it? lol