Health / Bike Type Issue

[Eden]

As with any saddle, on a saddle with a cut out your sit bones should sit firmly on the saddle - the cutout (or on some saddles just a groove) should take any pressue still present on your softer bits away. If you are falling into the cutout I'd say its too large! (the cutout that is). What it means for me is no more mashed soft tissues. Some people report rubbing on the edges of the cutout, but I haven't had any issues with that.

[elk]

Ok I'm making a list...

...can I assume that I'm getting pretty unanimous support for keeping the 7000 and returning the safe, but not as much fun, Pure????

I tend to go for old fashioned...I'm one who would LOVE a bike that my grandmother would have ridden... .... so I have the brooks on the list....and now I'm thinking about the An Atomica....

Tyger, your saddle scares me... !!! !! but I'll keep it on my list anyway


Selle AnAtomica LD Titanico
Brooks B67s?
The Spongy Wonder.....gotta try it....http://www.spongywonder.com/bicycleseatfacts.htm
that moon seat looks intriguing too!

ta!
elk

[KnottedYet]

Elk - please go to a Physical Therapy clinic where they know both women's pelvic issues and bikes! (like mine!)

There are so many options!

Do you have a PT already? I can send him/her some contacts and resources. Would you be more comfortable working strictly with the biking angle? Then I would recommend Eric Moen PT north of Seattle, who is one of my heroes. Wanna work from a pelvic and bike standpoint and live in the Seattle area? PM me and I'll tell you where I work.

BTW: those nose-less seats are mighty difficult for me to ride, cuz you can't use your thighs to control the bike. I really use the nose of my saddle, so I'm biased in that direction. "Your mileage may vary." And if that's the only comfy seat you find, more power to ya! Have you considered a recumbent? I had one for a few years and really liked it. Someday I'd like another (faster) one.

Edit: I have a working relationship with a specialty store here in Seattle that can help with "sex life" issues. They are also an excellent resource. Don't be shy! www.babeland.com And while my clinic doesn't handle sex therapy, I can recommend a practitioner that does.

[elk]

I think you are a treasure chest of info!!! I will go to babeland and see what's going on...BTW I'm in Portland...
thanks, K!

elk

[elk]

I had a totally different idea of what babeland was...!!!! not that it's not intriguing.....!!

[KnottedYet]

Like I said, you can't be shy!

They aren't medical, and they are the first to admit it, but they do sell "exercise" equipment.

For vulvodynia and IC, you might better of with a PT. (biofeedback can be a great help) But for "sex life" issues, I would send someone to Babeland. They are a fabulous resource. They even have seminars for medical staff! They know more about sex than I ever will....

[zondian]

Hello, just wanted to say I tried the Selle AnAtomica, and I can't wait to get one for myself. It's kind of like a suspension seat, and I found it to be very comfortable. Good luck, and I would love to hear what you found to be the best for yourself!

[elk]

A link on the TE site to The Cycling Salon brings up a woman named Carol Farr who is a PT/cyclist here in PDX....

Hear anything about her? I'll also ask a friend who is an OT if she knows anyone...

getting complicated!!! but could be just the ticket..

ta
elk

[Wahine]

Elk - I don't know if you're out my way much but I'm a PT and I live work in Hood River. I have taken Erik Moen's bike fitting course and I have a fair bit of personal experience, (triathlete - favorite distances half Ironman and Ironman). I also have a "working" relationship with Knott and I'm sure she would be happy to help collaborate if I couldn't figure out what's going on.

If you want more info about coming in for a bike fit assessment, (I'm not trained in the pelvic floor stuff like Knott is), PM me and I'll pass along the clinic's contact information.

[Zen]

I heart Babeland.