Is numbness normal?
#27
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Originally Posted by velogirl
We're here for questions, so ask away. By the way, you might want to invest in some padded cycling shorts. I wouldn't skimp on them. You touch your bike in three places: hands, netherregions, and feet. Take care of them all (and your head-wear a helmet).
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#28
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I never get numb on the crotch but have occasionally on the fingers. But...by moving the seat down a bit to more even with the bars, you are not leaning into the bars, thus not numbing your fingers. I would think the same holds true with seat. If you seat is pointing down, then your butt is sliding always downwards...thus putting pressure on your crotch,...numbing the little goodies down there.
Might just try adjusting the seat....
Might just try adjusting the seat....
#29
Buy a pair of bike shorts with a cushy chamois. I have a Pearl Izumi pair and they are worth every penny. If you are riding 12 miles daily you'll need bike shorts eventually since they make a world of difference on your sensitive bits. Make sure you go commando underneath them though, underwear is not recommended. They wick away moisture and have an anti bacterial lining, since you don't want an infection and numbness!




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