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Old 09-23-19 | 08:24 PM
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Jeff of Vt
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Saddle Question

I'm interested in upgrading my saddle on what is essentially a converted gravel bike used mostly for road riding. Problem is that I've never had the usual issue with saddles most people have. I can ride 60 miles or more on pretty much any saddle without feeling any pain anywhere.

The problem is perineum/testicular area. I don't get pain per se but there's the discomfort and numbness. I'll have to hop off from time to time and walk it off or spend a good 15 minutes or so riding out of the saddle to get relief. I realize there are a lot of saddles out there with relief in that area now but I don't know where to start as I don't want to waste money on something that won't work.

Keep in mind that I'm not too picky about most saddle features other than this. I've been eyeing the Brooks saddles, namely the B17 Imperial(with the cutout) and the non-leather equivalent, the C17 "Sculpted" and the Selle Anatomica. There are also the ISM saddles that have piqued my interest like their PR series. But again, I don't want to spend the money on something that's still going to leave me unsatisfied.

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