flan48

I also do not have a noseless saddle, and had been riding on a saddle without a cutout. In April, as part of my annual physical exam, my PSA level was 4.7, more than double what it had been for years. I went to a urologist who did say that cycling could cause prostate inflammation and an elevated PSA level. He suggested a re-test for 1 month later.

I immediately went and bought a Selle SMP Extra saddle, and then 3 days before the re-test did not ride at all. The result: PSA=2.4. So, I can't say for certain if it's the saddle or the 3 days of non-riding that were contributory, but it certainly makes sense to utilize a cut out or deep groove saddle so as to minimize pressure on the perineal region.

As another positive side effect I've found, is that with my new saddle I do not need to use chamois or other creams yet get no chafing in the nether region.

Hope this helps.
Best regards

Billy k

I bought a Kontact seat put it on today and tomorrow morning a 23 mile test ride.I like the science behind it.

cyclebee

Hope you found a good saddle that helps

jpenney

Most bikes in the Netherlands have no horn, and everyone in the Netherlands rides - to work, to the bar, out to dance, everywhere. I think it was a national health issue at one point - they have giant bike "rental" rooms at the train stations where you can take a bike from one station and bring it back to another. I think they're government owned. Anyway, they all use hornless saddles.

I actually bought one and put it on an old Raleigh and rode it to work for 2 years. It was freakin' great. My weight was on my feet and my butt, not my bits. It took some time to get used to, and I think I'd get one that was wider for my fat butt.

So I recommend it, and anyway, instead of hemming and hawing, why not just man up and spend 30 bucks on a seat and test it? 8)

Good luck!

j