Prostate Pressure & Fi'zi:k Arione

[mkadam68]

My doc said to pick up a saddle that will alleviate pressure on the prostate. I noticed the Arione has that stripe down the middle. Is this softer area that will accomplish my goal? If not can anyone suggest one that they really like that would do this?

[cuda2k]

Specalized line (avatar, alias, toupe)

Selle Italia 'Trans Am' style (SLR, Flite both have 'Trans Am' versions as well as others)

The PerformanceBike Forte SLX Pro is also a good saddle for this I found when I had one.

I have a Flite Trans Am Gel Flow on two bikes, never had any numbness problems. I recently put an Aliante on another bike and while haven't had any numbness problems, do notice an increased pressure in the area at times.

[mkadam68]

Thanks. I had been curious about the Toupe anyway...maybe now I have an excuse. :)

[cuda2k]

I've been trying to find someone local to loan me a toupe for a week to try out myself. Haven't found anyone yet. Everyone I know with one says they like it.

[save10]

where exactly are you people putting these seats?

[-VELOCITY-]

I use a Brooks B-17 and have no pain or discomfort in the prostate area.

[rule]

I had to switch from an Arione to Specialized saddles for that very reason. For me, having the cutout makes all the difference. A Brooks was as close to perfect as I could ever find in a non cutout saddle though. At the moment, the Team Toupe is the best that I have found.

Whatever you ride, make sure that you do not have the angle of the saddle too nose up. Any saddle can give you issues if the angle is wrong. If lowering the nose seems to through you off, you may need to take another look at your bike fit too.

[80vette]

http://www.blackwellresearch.com/ism_seats.htm

[joshalope]

My doc said to pick up a saddle that will alleviate pressure on the prostate.

Not that I'm a doctor, but as far as I know, examining a prostate is somewhat of an "invasive" procedure, which leads me to ask the question, what are you doing with the saddle that causes pressure on your prostate? Actually, on second thought, don't tell me, I have a hard enough time falling asleep already.

[Namenda]

Wow, you have a prolapsed prostate, or something? :)

My Arione doesn't put any pressure on that area, unless I move WAY up on the nose. Like, so far up on the nose that my bike and I would need a marriage license.

[ronsmithjunior]

I don't think a saddle with a cut-out is going to help your prostate problem. It may help with numbness, but that doesn't have anything to do with the prostate. If your periniem bears any weight, and it will regardless of the saddle you use, there will be pressure on your prostate.

Something like a Brooks B17, which I have on my road bike, helps because more of your weight is supported by your site bones, lessening the amount supported by your periniem.

As somebody who has had prostatitis three times in the last three years, and as somebody who has ridden a bike with a swollen prostate :eek:, I know what I am talking about. :(

[mkadam68]

Well, I was trying to get away without giving too many details, but...

I have pretty regular hematuria, sometimes light, sometimes heavy. I think I may have a kidney stone or something but I have no pain in kidneys. On some longer rides, I do get pain from groin/left testicle area. Doc did a testicular exam...found nothing there. Doc's getting me a Cat-scan appt., so we'll see about the stone. A different saddle was a precautionery measure by him.

My current saddle is sagging more in the middle..."breaking in" as it were. About 2,300 miles on it. It was a standard OEM part. I'm wondering if that could cause the pain or apply undue pressure to the prostate.

[oujeep1]

mk you don't say what kind of doc your doc is, but i am a urologist, and unless you are REAL thin you can't put pressure on your prostate with a bicycle seat, in the cycling position your prostate is nestled way up out of the way. you could however put pressure on your urethra, which could cause hematuria. I would certainly agree anyone with hematuria needs a ct scan and also, unfortunately for you, a cystoscopy or visual examination of the inside of the bladder, even if the ct scan is normal. Best of luck to you.

[mkadam68]

Thanks a bunch for the infor re: prostate. I have to admit I didn't even know what it was for until I googled it. Doc's a GP/Family doc for my HMO. He has to recommend...well you know. I'll be calling later today to try and get the ct appointment. If saddle can pressure the urethra, would one of the Toupe's relieve that pressure?

[Avalanche325]

The Arione will not help. The stripe down the middle seems to have no actual function to me.

Well, except to match my blue Litespeed decals.

[Patriot]

ANother goo doption is the Mens Terry Fly Ti Saddle. Light enough, with enough cushion, and plenty of cutout in the center for relief to the prostate. I use mine for commuting, it's an excellent saddle.

[garysol1]

Do a search in BikeForums on the word "Prostate" and you will find more info then you ever wanted to read....

[garysol1]

ANother goo doption is the Mens Terry Fly Ti Saddle. Light enough, with enough cushion, and plenty of cutout in the center for relief to the prostate. I use mine for commuting, it's an excellent saddle.

I found my Terry Fly gel was to soft and tended to push up into my nether regions. Lordy my sit bones loved that saddle though.