Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water...........or climb onto the bike..

[david7591]

You read this!

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/fitness/ ... you-271533

[kylecycler]

It's worrying, right enough, but it's better that you know than if you don't. Thanks for posting the link.

I also found this very informative, if almost as concerning:



http://www.cyclingabout.com/saddle-comf ... ing-seats/

Mind you, it could be worse - you could be female (I'm assuming you're not)...

http://lovelybike.blogspot.co.uk/2011/0 ... ddles.html

Neither am I, but she does warn us: "Male readers: you may want to skip this one. Of course if you feel up to it, you are welcome to keep reading. But don't say I didn't warn you."

She wasn't kidding; I found myself wincing several times as I read it. I should imagine you will too, and at least we don't have to suffer that.

Suppose we all just have to weigh up what cycling means to us against what strife it's liable to cause us - as ever.

[mjr]

Cancer doctor concentrates on cancer causers to exclusion of most else.

Saddle chestnuts get another airing.

[531colin]

Its all been covered before, and, in my opinion, better.
Read Steve Hogg on "sensitive issues" here....https://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/articles/
My experience agrees with Steve's experience.....many people shorter than the average man are too far forward on their bikes, not too far back.
The "Cycling About" article shows pressure maps placing the rider's weight on the front of the saddle for anything except an upright position. Long handlebar stems and steep angles are a fashion imperative on road bikes; if you are more concerned with fashion than function, then an over-long stem drags the rider forwards, throwing their weight onto the arms: riders often move forward in order to shorten the reach in an attempt to get comfortable.
However, if you place the saddle far enough back so that the rider is in balance (not supporting their torso on their arms) you can then place the bars at a suitable reach so that you can sit on the back of the saddle and take your weight on your bum bones. You can google "Steve Hogg seat setback for road bikes", if you like.