chaadster

You do realize that, in figuring out what has eluded generations of cyclists and an entire industry, you're sitting (no pun intended) on a goldmine? You won't get rich giving it out for free, though.

rydabent

Girls like men that have a functioning what what. Ride a bent.

Jeff Wills

I had been completely converted to recumbents until I tried a WTB Speed V saddle. Now I have a couple uprights with the Speed V... and a couple recumbents. Horses for courses...

YBMV: You Butt May Vary!

3alarmer 

...I kinda like the numb penis thing. It feels so good when the feeling comes back again.

Jseis 

I used an old Hoskar in the STP 3 years ago...numb for a day after, really didn't fit right despite being the right width. Switched to a new Specialized Toupe+ (good cutout) and have had no problems last 2 years. My MTB seat is an older Terry w/a huge cutout...(my buddy calls it the "John Holmes Special") and it works well too.

ThermionicScott 

Meh, my what-what is just fine with an upright bike.

rydabent

And BTW when reclined on a bent, the boys are out front under no pressure, and get a cooling breeze now and then if you dont wear spandex.

It is a well know fact that if the boys are kept cool, men are more likely to have sons.

Gnosis

Gnosis

I respectfully disagree. Women are far more interested in a well endowed wallet.

tpelle

Wow! We made it all way to post #12 before somebody dropped the B-bomb!

Just kidding! I have two B17's and love 'em.

rebel1916

I am still mostly confused by what cyclocross has to do with commuting...

fietsbob

if the demand is lacking the performance is less important ..

ahsposo 

You know this for a fact?

Sirrus Rider

Just a seat post???

overbyte

I've been using the nose-less saddle called "The Seat -- Classic" by ERGO for over a year. It completely solved the numb crotch problem for me. It takes a few minutes to get used to the new feeling of not having something between your legs, but you soon learn you don't really need that part of the saddle. I like the "Classic" model, which is vinyl covered, better than the "Ultimate" model, which has a lycra surface and a gel-type rubber. When I got mine, it was less than $25. Price has gone up, but some sellers are charging twice as much as others, so shop carefully. Here's what it looks like:

They have a website The worlds most comfortable bike seat., but the best deals are probably to be found on the usual online stores.

mrt2you

Selle SMP.
expensive but worth it.
have one on both of my bikes.

rebel1916

If you ride short distances in a very non aggressive manner, this might be an option. But the nose of the saddle actually adds to your control of the bike, for most riders.

overbyte

The OP said he was commuting, not doing aggressive racing, but even for racing, you won't know if you really need the nose or not until you try it both ways. Clearly the saddle with the nose isn't working well. So what do you have to lose by trying the noseless saddle that has many good testimonials (including me, and I'm not at all connected with the company). Look at the website's testimonials, such as this one from 2 guys who did the 2004 Tour d'Afrique race:
And this one from a guy who surely looks like an aggressive rider in his photo:
The longest I've been continuously riding on this seat has been 5-1/2 hours on my touring bike fully loaded for self-supported camping, up and down some hills. No crotch pain nor numbness at all.

rebel1916

I don't believe the testimonials. Using a bench instead of a saddle is going to reduce control. And who said anything about racing?

rdtompki

I really liked the Selle Anatomica for several thousand miles on our tandem, but I hit a certain age(?) and that particular saddle no longer worked. My issue was more perineum pressure. I tried a number of Specialized saddles, 2-3 SMPs, Rivet and, finally, 3 different ISM Adamos. The Rivet was actually a very good fit, but despite my weighing 200 lbs I couldn't make a dent in the leather. I'm riding an Adamo Century and my perineum is happy. I'd prefer a slightly firmer saddle, but ISM doesn't offer that in the Century width, but in slightly narrow configurations several different saddles are available.

Following installation directions with the Adamos is very important FYI. Your backside doesn't touch the rear portion of the saddle; it's strictly there to satisfy UCI requirements.

Good luck with your search.

overbyte

...they'd be missing a great opportunity: Dailymotion - Age Gate

(Hey, I didn't post the video; it's just up there already.)

erig007

As far as i know noseless saddles aren't designed for racing. I rode one for 2 years in a row and was constantly pushing with my hands because i was sliding forward whatever how i tilted the saddle. My bum was perfectly happy but not my wrists and arms.
The ideal riding position is like in the first pic. I was riding more like in the second pic which is too much for this kind of saddle. A rule of thumb is that the handlebar should be significantly higher than the seat

Billfo1

It was suggestd to me to tilt the fnt of the seat downward more.. It worked. Not as fun, but it took away the numbness..

rebel1916

Holy shnikes, I NEVER mentioned racing.

erig007

You just did