Originally Posted by
iim7v7im7
Hi,
I am on a new bike that I purchased earlier this month. I was professionally fitted by my LBS when I purchased it. I have about 6-hours of riding on it and overall it feels great, but I am finding after 30-45 minutes of riding, I experience perineum numbness that lasts for hours post-ride.
Appreciated
It sounds like you are sitting on your perineum instead of your sit bones.
If you are in a fairly upright position now, try scooting your rear backwards on the seat. You will put yourself in a lower angle and get your sit bones towards the wider part of the seat where they can make contact and get stress off your soft tissue.
Also, try pedalling harder and faster. The force generated by your legs reduces pressure on your bottom. The "harden up" you need in the legs, not the rear.