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Old 02-20-12 | 10:52 AM
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Question Seat problems........

I rode my Trek 7.2 fx the other day for about a half hour after not riding for most of the winter since recently getting the bike new in october and not riding a bike since I was in high school. After about a half hour of riding I had some tingly numbness and purple colors in my genitle areas. The nearest thing I can figure is I got a bad seat problem. So in your guys opinions what would be a recommended seat to help correct this issue? Because as of now im a bit hesitant to ride the bike again. Thanks.
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Old 02-20-12 | 10:55 AM
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The seat needs to be adjusted correctly - Make sure it is level but even better would be to get fit by a shop that know's what they're doing. Some problems go away with some riding but those problems associated with a bad fit don't.
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Old 02-24-12 | 03:35 AM
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Might want to raise your bars a bit too at this point, you're not as used to supporting yourself after a few months off as you were back then. By raising them you bring yourself off your junk (regardless of gender), as well as help your wrists a bit. You can drop 'em a bit as you get more fit (do sit ups).
The other old rule of thumb (that's worked for my lady & I) is to raise the nose of the seat a bit if male, & lower it a tetch if female.
Also Remember a real mushy seat it not good for long rides generally. That's why brooks, & the thinner seats in general are still prevalent.
All that said, seat issues are pretty personal, no two butts are alike, so take it all with a grain of salt & carry appropriate tools to tweak it on a ride & make up your own mind.
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Old 02-24-12 | 08:21 AM
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Thanks! I have come to find out that my seat is now correctly set and fitted however the issue lies in the fact that my arms are a bit short for my frame causing me to lean forward a bit to much putting pressure down there. I ordered an adjustable stem that should be here next week so hope that fixes it!
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Old 02-24-12 | 08:46 AM
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That should solve your problem, but sometimes it just takes riding for a while to build up your muscles that help support your upper body, and also toughen up those tender areas by just riding.

If after a while riding and several fitting adjustments, you may end up determining that the bike frame just doesn't fit you!
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