OldsCOOL

You cant fix that angle by loosening and adjusting the seat mount bolt?

Monoborracho

When we're on our tandem and need to stand for a bit I usually tell my stoker that Big John and the boys need a break.

Wileyrat

I solved my issue with a Performance Bike Forte Pro SL saddle. It was a whopping 40 bucks on sale, and it has a lot of good reviews. Apparently it's working out well for me, since I can feel mysef pee in the morning again.

I seem to remember a time when this wasn't even a consideration.

ChargerDawg

I have a terry liberator saddle and have to admit that saddles can be sensitive to the angle. For me, the nose has to be level or slightly up, pitched forward is uncomfortable and will result in numbness.

I have fought sciatica as well, getting measured may be a good idea, if you cant find something comfortable.

SpiderDad

I really appreciate all the saddle recommendations. Thanks so much!

howellhandmade

Dunno if somebody already mentioned this, but shorts can make a big difference. Using Specialized Comp and Sport shorts, I recently started to reach the point in time on the bike where numbness and chafing were becoming a limiting factor. A few days ago I bought a pair of Bontrager RXL shorts, which are a huge improvement. I was a little leery because the chamois seems rather thick and spongy, but on the bike it works a treat. The shorts are much slicker outside than the Specialized were so they slide easily over the saddle, while the chamois compresses down and doesn't bunch up or rub. The propaganda on the shorts says that the chamois is variable density; harder under the sit bones, softer under the "nerves." I wouldn't swear to that, but I just got in from a ride and I AM less numb than after pre-Bontrager rides.

az_cyclist

I have ridden on the Terry Liberator Race for 2 years now. Love the saddle.

TromboneAl

Another thing to consider:

Many of the bicycle fit calculators and discussions have the following priorities:

1. Efficiency
2. Comfort

Your priorities, and your fit, should be different. More like:

1. Prevent prostate issues
2. Comfort
3. Efficiency

So, for example, you may want to raise your handlebars. This will decrease efficiency slightly, but will rotate you back so that more weight might be on the sit bones, and you have fewer wrist problems.

SpiderDad

I have been raising my handlebars, and I agree that for me, comfort is more important than speed. Unfortunately I can't bring the stem up any higher... it's at it's max. I'm kinda tall..... I have gotten a bike fit from a "pro" That's all he does. Fit bikes. I still need some tweaking for sure and the saddle is one of the issues.

I have bought a better (pricier!) pair of shorts and they do help for sure.

But I still think it's the saddle. I rode a fair bit on my old bike and never had these issues. I might just swap out the saddle on my old pos and put it on my new Masi.

EDIT: These are the shorts I bought.