Riding - and decreased sensation during sex (?)

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I'm so impressed, Muirenn, with your knowledge! I have read and re-read your post and will need to do so again. Terms like cockpit, reach, offset markings on the saddle rail - all new to me.

I think the fitting took about an hour. I felt a little cramped, front to back, so they moved the seat back a bit. I have bad knees and anything that makes them feel hemmed in, or unable to stretch out, makes me uncomfortable rather quickly. If I move the saddle forward a bit, perhaps i won't be pushing soft tissues down so hard on the saddle (?)


Is this picture more clear as far as offset? I took off the bag.

I'm afraid I'm going to make things worse by messing about here - I'm not very mechanically inclined - but will definitely start by trying to get the nose down a smidge. I took a closer look at the saddle - it has a dip about halfway up to the nose, and then the nose comes back up - this may help explain the pressure. Have you looked at the Stella Italia Diva Gel saddle? http://www.performancebike.com/bikes...ck-to-top-link. Looks similar to the Specialized Romin Evo.

Thank you for being so generous with your wisdom; I'm sure it's hard won, and I appreciate it!