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Post by joneve on Aug 22, 2013 20:31:34 GMT
Noticed over the last few rides..I'm getting numb taties...I notice that I keep sliding forward onto the saddle...Is this something that may be causing it? Or maybe the fact that the T3 saddle is utter shiote? OR the fact the padding on my shorts is terrible (they were cheap)
I've moved the saddle forward...worth moving it more forward? Or adjusting the seat angle?
Any other suggestions?
Am I now infertile?
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Post by joneve on Aug 22, 2013 21:56:48 GMT
Posted this in the wrong section. Could mods move to Triban Talk if poss...Ta!
Sorted for you joneve
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2013 22:22:42 GMT
Unfortunately yes it only takes one instance on numbess to become completely infertile. Sorry to give you the bad news Is the seat currently sitting level? Tilted too far up and you will get numbess. Too far down and you will slide down the saddle. You seem to be managing to do both at once? Mayabe you need a saddle with a cutout down the middle for some more breathing room.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2013 22:24:14 GMT
What @harley said. Also make sure the saddle is the right width. You should be sitting on your arse bones rather than the gooch
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Post by joneve on Aug 22, 2013 22:40:24 GMT
Unfortunately yes it only takes one instance on numbess to become completely infertile. Sorry to give you the bad news Is the seat currently sitting level? Tilted too far up and you will get numbess. Too far down and you will slide down the saddle. You seem to be managing to do both at once? Mayabe you need a saddle with a cutout down the middle for some more breathing room. It was tilted down slightly yesterday but I've since adjusted it back to level. Still end up sliding down the saddle! I assumed that if it was tilted up, this could cause numbness, but this definitely doesn't seem to be the case. P'raps a new saddle is in order
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2013 22:47:49 GMT
If you keep sliding forward on the saddle even with it level then you might have it too far back as well. Probably unrelated to your numb baws though
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Post by captslog on Aug 23, 2013 7:49:53 GMT
What @harley said. Also make sure the saddle is the right width. You should be sitting on your arse bones rather than the gooch Just what I was going to write. Look up "sit bones" on Google images.
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Post by cbrdeano on Aug 23, 2013 8:48:58 GMT
Sliding forwards on the saddle can be a couple of things besides the angle of the saddle.
1. Saddle is too far back in relation to the pedals.
2. Reach to the bars is too long and you are pulling yourself forwards. ( Do not move the bars until you know the saddle is in the correct position first )
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Post by cbrdeano on Aug 23, 2013 8:49:28 GMT
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Post by sodafarl on Aug 23, 2013 10:28:40 GMT
Could always use some velcro to stop sliding. Seriously hope you get sorted can't be enjoyable on the bike if its hurting the child benefit book.
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Post by joneve on Aug 23, 2013 10:46:15 GMT
Sliding forwards on the saddle can be a couple of things besides the angle of the saddle. 1. Saddle is too far back in relation to the pedals. 2. Reach to the bars is too long and you are pulling yourself forwards. ( Do not move the bars until you know the saddle is in the correct position first ) Will definitely try moving the saddle further forward to see if that helps. Perhaps a shorter stem is in order too....But I'll move the saddle first and ensure it's in the correct position in relation to the pedals. I think the lack of padding in the shorts is contributing too...I didn't have a problem the first two or 3 rides (and these were longer rides than I've been doing recently), but since then the padding is definitely not as good as it was initially! Cheers all!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2013 8:07:00 GMT
Start with the saddle position. Which is determined by sitting as if you where riding on the hoods. Then work out your knee/foot position. Once this is lined up, your saddle is in the correct position. I would start with completely level saddle. If you feel to far back when reaching for the bars, you may need a shorter stem.
Try to ride and see how that feels. If you still have numbness, I would at this point try a slight tilt of the saddle. Try again.
In the end you may need a new saddle (with an anatomical cutout). I got one and it's very comfortable and the boys are A OK.
Remember, one small alteration at a time till you fix the problem.
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