Originally Posted by pdoege

I need my cleats in the rear most position for my feet.

A noseless saddle like an ISM PR1.0 https://www.ismseat.com/saddle/pr-10/ and a good bicycle fit should fix the nethers.

I wouldn't ride again until the numbness is gone. The nerve damage is cumulative over time.

Originally Posted by WhyFi

Get a new saddle. A lot of people like Specialized saddles, and they approach fitting the right way, IMO. Go back to the shop, get your ass measured and go from there.

Good reading on the subject - https://www.cervelo.com/en/engineeri...f-road-saddles

Originally Posted by MoAlpha

Hard to say no to a nice ass measurement and a good saddle. However, numb privates often indicates bad seat angle with nose high and I would try tilting downward incrementally, whatever you do.

You are dead right to lay off if you are having lasting numbness. Pudendal nerve damage is not good for the macho.

Originally Posted by Rocket-Sauce

You need a proper fit. Go to your LBS. Expect to pay. It is worth it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VYhyppWTDc

We could help a little with the basics if you post some pics of you on the bike. One with one foot fully extended, one with crank arms parallel to the ground. Hands on hoods.

Originally Posted by canklecat

If you're fairly new to cycling you can expect your bike fit and comfort to change over time. Check some basic DIY bike fit tutorials and adjust things as needed to suit yourself. As long as you aren't suffering serious chronic pain or repetitive stress injury the DIY approach is fine.

That was my approach, lots of little adjustments, parts replacements, and evaluating the effects: stem length and height; saddle height and fore/aft position, etc. Works for me.

Right now you're probably sitting heavily in the saddle, which can lead to discomfort. The usual advice is to harden up, improve the core, use your legs and arms, blah-blah-blah. But that isn't practical for everyone. Some folks work long hours, have busy families, etc. So there's nothing wrong with modifying the bike to suit your current fitness.

Try the Charge Spoon saddle for awhile, maybe with different padded shorts. Maybe a saddle with a complete cutout for perineum relief will work better for you. That saddle wouldn't work for me because of the up-flared back -- it would force me onto the nose and that can lead to excessive pressure on the perineum. I need a flatter saddle, set level -- I don't like it with even a single notch tilted. But everyone has different needs and preferences.

Regarding foot discomfort, my feet are narrow (A width), bony with high arches and hard to fit. I experienced discomfort earlier this year with my first clipless shoes -- Scott Road Pro. Good shoes, excellent value. Came with an adjustable insole with detachable pads for the arch and ball of foot. It was fine at first -- until I tackled some longer, hard group rides where I had to pedal constantly, no coasting. Then I got the hot foot and numbness from the circulation being cut off to my toes. I tried various full and partial gel and foam inserts. No luck.

Finally settled on a pair of full length Profoot Miracle insoles from Walgreens for less than $10. They as comfortable as much more expensive orthotics I've used. Perfect with my clipless shoes and thin socks.