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Old 03-15-13 | 02:18 PM
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Bikes: 1991 Bianchi Eros, 1964 Armstrong, 1988 Diamondback Ascent, 1988 Bianchi Premio, 1987 Bianchi Sport SX, 1980s Raleigh mixte (hers), All-City Space Horse (hers)

If your prostate is swollen enough to cause issues, it may be time to use a bike that sits you more upright, maybe even a recumbent.

Much of the time, pain and numbness are due to saddle adjustment -- if the nose of your saddle is tilted downward, you may be sliding forward and putting pressure on the wrong areas. Even if the bike is set up perfectly, it's often a good idea to spend a little time out of the saddle now and then to keep blood flowing, and shift the load to different muscles.

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