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Subject: Numbness in the groin
Lately as my ride length increases I am getting numbness in the groin area. A guy local here has a Planet Bike A.R.S. (Anatomic Relief Saddle ) Classic Saddle for sale. Anyone have any experience with this particular saddle or any other recommendation for that matter?

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2014-07-01 7:17 PM
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Subject: RE: Numbness in the groin
Seats are like shoes, gloves and helmets; it's a very personal fit. I've ben very pleased with Specialized's seats. The cutout on the middle is quite a relief in the contact area. But that's not the only way men can feel discomfort in the groin area. I still occasionally feel numbness when my shorts try turn my outy to an inny. It's a circulation rather than a pressure issue.
2014-07-02 6:28 AM
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Before you start the endless chase for the "perfect" saddle, make sure you have a solid bike fit before. Most saddle issues are actually fit issues. Only after that, start swapping saddles until you find on that fits you well and stick with it.

Personally, I've abandoned tri saddles and stuck with my Prologo Scratch on all my bike incl. my tri bike.
2014-07-12 6:52 AM
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Subject: RE: Numbness in the groin
I experienced numbness down there after changing my saddle height. I raised it up a few cm for better leg fit. Went numb and lowered it back down, problem went away.

Using Selle Italia SLR which is a pretty minimalist padded saddle.

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