Yet another Brooks question
08-01-06, 06:36 PM
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Yet another Brooks question
I’ve been using a Champion Flyer on my mountain/commuter and a B-17 on my road bike. They both broke in great and I have had no problems for two years. About two weeks ago right before I was going on the RAGBRAI I was diagnosed with a prostrate infection. The doc seems to think it could be caused by my bicycle riding and recommends a softer seat. Anyone else have any similar problems? Could it be the saddle or my age? Can you release the tension on the B17 to give the saddle a little more clearance (or sag) in the prostrate area?
08-01-06, 08:38 PM
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IMHO, the saddle probably isn't the cause of the infection, but it may not be helping the situation. If you find the saddle comfortable (sans infections), then the saddle probably isn't causing significant issues.
Unless the doctor is a cyclist her/himself and knows about riding, I'd let my doctor treat the infection with medication, and go ride (but not excessively). In fact, that's what I did the last time I was in your situation. The riding made no discernable difference in my infection recovery time that I could tell.
Unless the doctor is a cyclist her/himself and knows about riding, I'd let my doctor treat the infection with medication, and go ride (but not excessively). In fact, that's what I did the last time I was in your situation. The riding made no discernable difference in my infection recovery time that I could tell.
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Print out Sheldon Brown's excellent article on saddles and show it to your urologist. A softer seat may well exacerbate your problem. Brooks rules!
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1959 Capo: Brooks Pro
1960 Capo: Ideale (France's answer to Brooks)
1970 Peugeot: Brooks Competition
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
