Russell @ Upper Echelon Fitness

Agreed, getting the right fit and the right saddle will make things OK. For
some people, finding the right saddle is easy and some it's more
challenging. But once the bike fit is correct and the right saddle is
matched to the right person, these issues should go away.

RC
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On Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 10:37 AM, mohair wrote:

>
> I'll add my two cents. Make sure the seat fits your pelvic structure.
> When I started racing years ago, I went through four saddles before I found
> what works for me. I thereupon bought three "backups" in case they quit
> making the model that fits.( Which they have. )
>
>
>
>
> On Jun 29, 2011, at 10:18 AM, johnfforbes@comcast.net wrote:
>
> > As a bike fitter I hear a common complaint about numbness. The rider no
> longer has that complaint after a proper fit; saddle too high, too low,
> improper set back, saddle nose up/wrong angle down. So far in the hundreds
> of fits I've done genital numbness isn't an issue after the fit.
> >
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mohair

I'll add my two cents. Make sure the seat fits your pelvic structure. When I started racing years ago, I went through four saddles before I found what works for me. I thereupon bought three "backups" in case they quit making the model that fits.( Which they have. )

On Jun 29, 2011, at 10:18 AM, johnfforbes@comcast.net wrote:

> As a bike fitter I hear a common complaint about numbness. The rider no longer has that complaint after a proper fit; saddle too high, too low, improper set back, saddle nose up/wrong angle down. So far in the hundreds of fits I've done genital numbness isn't an issue after the fit.
>

johnfforbes@comcast.net

As a bike fitter I hear a common complaint about numbness. The rider no
longer has that complaint after a proper fit; saddle too high, too low,
improper set back, saddle nose up/wrong angle down. So far in the hundreds
of fits I've done genital numbness isn't an issue after the fit.

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-----Original message-----
From: Fergus Kinnell
To: obra
Sent: Wed, Jun 29, 2011 16:28:57 GMT+00:00
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Important information for people who spend time on
abike

I respectfully disagree that this is fear mongering from the NYT.

Upon reengaging with cycling about five years ago, I was experiencing
numbness after long rides. After buying an ISM seat, numbness is not a
concern.

Though I get some grief for my, "silly seat" from fellow riders, I'm very
glad to be riding on it and being kind to my body.

Thank you,

Fergus

On Jun 28, 2011, at 9:28 PM, Mike Murray wrote:

> Another media "be afraid" item. This has been hashed over many times. The
reason why the silly seats don't sell is because no one really sees the need
for them. If they were as good as the author suggests people would use them.

> Mike Murray - Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
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> http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/28/science/28tier.html
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Fergus Kinnell

I respectfully disagree that this is fear mongering from the NYT.

Upon reengaging with cycling about five years ago, I was experiencing numbness after long rides. After buying an ISM seat, numbness is not a concern.

Though I get some grief for my, "silly seat" from fellow riders, I'm very glad to be riding on it and being kind to my body.

Thank you,

Fergus

On Jun 28, 2011, at 9:28 PM, Mike Murray wrote:

> Another media "be afraid" item. This has been hashed over many times. The reason why the silly seats don't sell is because no one really sees the need for them. If they were as good as the author suggests people would use them.
> Mike Murray - Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
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> -----Original Message-----
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> Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:58:52
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> Subject: [OBRA Chat] Important information for people who spend time on a
> bike
>
> http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/28/science/28tier.html
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Another media "be afraid" item. This has been hashed over many times. The reason why the silly seats don't sell is because no one really sees the need for them. If they were as good as the author suggests people would use them.
Mike Murray - Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

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