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Tasslehoff said:

What can I do to cycle for more than 40 minutes without losing
feeling in my balls and tackle area. Ta.

Saddle adjustment
try; http://sheldonbrown.com/saddles.html
or; http://sheldonbrown.com/pain.html
In fact, the whole of http://sheldonbrown.com/beginners/index.html is worth
a look.
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Martin Bulmer

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What can I do to cycle for more than 40 minutes without losing feeling in my
balls and tackle area. Ta.

It may be the saddle on your bike is incorrect for you - consider changing it.
Also check positioning and angle of saddle. Wear padded cycling shorts
(underneath trousers if you don't like Lycra being visible)

Cheers, helen s

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Tasslehoff said:

What can I do to cycle for more than 40 minutes without losing feeling in my
balls and tackle area. Ta.

Buy a car and then exceed the speed limit. Guy will then cut your
goolies off.

Rich x

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What can I do to cycle for more than 40 minutes without losing feeling in

my

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balls and tackle area. Ta.

Make sure the seat height is correct (heal on the pedal, leg straight but
not locked at lowest point of the pedal circuit -- then adjust slightly for
comfort. Too low knackers your knees (and wedding tackle!!) -- too high
means your hips will rock while cycling and you will over reach).

Set the saddle level -- or very slightly nose down.

Set the saddle back or forward on its rails for the best comfort.

(Note -- these three need to be done together as they all influence the
'best' position)

Move the handle bars an inch or so below the saddle.

If that lot fails look at Sheldon Brown's web site (Google for it as I don't
have the link to hand).

Change the saddle for one with a cut out or fart hole (so your delicate bits
don't have anything to hit.

Stand up every few minutes to let the blood flow when cycling.

Don't read the Daily Mail as you might get scared.

T

Tasslehoff said:

What can I do to cycle for more than 40 minutes without losing feeling in my
balls and tackle area. Ta.

If you are not already, you should use cycling shorts, they have
padding in just the right place to help alleviate such problems.

Also, you could try swapping your saddle. We are all differently
shaped and you'll find that some saddles suit your particular [censored]
better than others. It's possible that the one you are currently using
just doesn't suit you and this is why you are experiencing numbness
after only 40 minutes.

Finally, it will help greatly if you get up out of the saddle for a
minute or two every now and then whilst out on a ride. Standing on the
pedals and cycling upright completely relieves the pressure from your
undercarriage and gets the blood flowing to all your bits. Get into
the habit of doing this regularly.

There is also the ultimate option of buying a recumbent. An undeniably
attractive solution, but one that will likely involve at least £1500.
Not to mention the silly black suit, flappy cape and deep breathy
voice you will be required to develop.
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Call me Bob said:

Finally, it will help greatly if you get up out of the saddle for a
minute or two every now and then whilst out on a ride. Standing on the
pedals and cycling upright completely relieves the pressure from your
undercarriage and gets the blood flowing to all your bits. Get into
the habit of doing this regularly.

Never bother doing this on my uprights these days, and don't suffer for
it either. Having said that my saddles (all Brooks) fit me well and are
positioned just right for me, and mucho faffing with different tilts,
fore/aft positioning and height is what got them that way.

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There is also the ultimate option of buying a recumbent. An undeniably
attractive solution, but one that will likely involve at least £1500.

My first 'bent was a s/h Orbit Crystal which set me back £250.
Something like a Streetmachine with extras will be £1,500+, granted, but
OTOH that is not exactly starting in the "Popular Plus" area!

Pete.
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What can I do to cycle for more than 40 minutes without losing feeling in
my balls and tackle area. Ta.

It's perfectly acceptable to massage your balls in public. Rather than cycle
through red lights, stop and massage vigorously.

On Wed, 20 Oct 2004 10:09:34 GMT, "elyob" <[email hidden]>

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What can I do to cycle for more than 40 minutes without losing feeling in
my balls and tackle area. Ta.

It's perfectly acceptable to massage your balls in public. Rather than cycle
through red lights, stop and massage vigorously.

Right, well that'll be me ordering a new keyboard then....
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On Wed, 20 Oct 2004 10:09:34 GMT, "elyob" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

What can I do to cycle for more than 40 minutes without losing feeling
in
my balls and tackle area. Ta.

It's perfectly acceptable to massage your balls in public. Rather than
cycle
through red lights, stop and massage vigorously.

Right, well that'll be me ordering a new keyboard then....

You weren't meant to massage *that* vigorously!

Colin

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:> Right, well that'll be me ordering a new keyboard then....

: You weren't meant to massage *that* vigorously!

Bugger. There goes mine as well. Tea everywhere.

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:> Right, well that'll be me ordering a new keyboard then....

: You weren't meant to massage *that* vigorously!

Bugger. There goes mine as well. Tea everywhere.

Tea??? Methinks you need to see a doctor...

Cheers, helen s

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On Wed, 20 Oct 2004 10:09:34 GMT, "elyob" <[email hidden]>

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"Tasslehoff" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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What can I do to cycle for more than 40 minutes without losing feeling in
my balls and tackle area. Ta.

It's perfectly acceptable to massage your balls in public. Rather than cycle
through red lights, stop and massage vigorously.

And for a finale, allow the front of the saddle to snag the back of
the shorts as you re-mount for that stunning full-moon at following
traffic.

Okay thanks for the replies everyone. I think thats all I need to know for
now.:/)

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:> Right, well that'll be me ordering a new keyboard then....

: You weren't meant to massage *that* vigorously!

Bugger. There goes mine as well. Tea everywhere.

Tea??? Methinks you need to see a doctor...

Cheers, helen s

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Call me Bob <[email hidden]>typed

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Finally, it will help greatly if you get up out of the saddle for a
minute or two every now and then whilst out on a ride. Standing on the
pedals and cycling upright completely relieves the pressure from your
undercarriage and gets the blood flowing to all your bits. Get into
the habit of doing this regularly.

Try especially to get off the saddle when cycling over bumpy ground and
potholes so your saddle doesn't pound your tackle.

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[email hidden] (dirtylitterboxofferingstospammers)typed

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Quoted message said:

:> Right, well that'll be me ordering a new keyboard then....

: You weren't meant to massage *that* vigorously!

Bugger. There goes mine as well. Tea everywhere.

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Tea??? Methinks you need to see a doctor...

CLOFF!!!

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"Tasslehoff" <[email hidden]>typed

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Okay thanks for the replies everyone. I think thats all I need to know for
now.:/)

Nah, we can talk about bollocks for a l-o-n-g time...

Welcome to uk.rec.cycling. Hope you enjoy it!

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Nah, we can talk about bollocks for a l-o-n-g time...

Talk about or just talk ? :o)

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Helen Deborah Vecht said:

"Tasslehoff" <[email hidden]>typed

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Okay thanks for the replies everyone. I think thats all I need to know for
now.:/)

Nah, we can talk about bollocks for a l-o-n-g time...

Welcome to uk.rec.cycling. Hope you enjoy it!

The word "about" is optional.

Tasslehoff said:

What can I do to cycle for more than 40 minutes without losing feeling in my
balls and tackle area. Ta.

1) Wear cycle shorts
2) Try a different saddle - the hardest ones, paradoxically, can be more
comfortable.
3) Put you handlebars lower.