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Old 05-18-22, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by rsbob
Do what ever it takes to keep the boys happy. In my 40s developed prostatitis and have tried various angles, set-backs and seats with cutouts. Unfortunately the seats with the best cutouts which keep all the male bits the happiest don’t necessarily work the best for my sit bones which makes for an uncomfortable ride after 35 miles. Life is always a series of compromises at this age, so I will take some greater comfort doing my passion and some discomfort with bathroom urgency.
Yes, keep the boys comfortable, but there's more to it. Dropping the nose tends to let gravity pull you down the now-sloped saddle, so you have to press forward with your hands to stop that slide. If you like being pulled forward, OK, but I don't.
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