LS and saddle on a cycle
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In a bid to get fitter, I bought a mountain bike, since I did used to love cycling. I guess I did not think it through and realized so, once I sat on the very hard seat.
Any tips for people who are cycling currently with vulva issues? I have seen some saddles with what I can only call 'slits' in, which seems like a good solution, since the pressure on the vulva area would be less?
I also read that wicking away material is good and I to measure one's sitting bones. (Not an easy task).
So, question. Any other ladies managing to cycle with LS on the vulva? I also suffer vestibulitis, vulvadynia. However, not to be thwarted (!) I am happy to look at a new saddle. It would appear one with a cushy part for the sitting bones and a slit for the vulva to relieve pressure is the way to go? Any tips, any experiences, that may help would be much appreciated. Or, names of seats (that are not too expensive if possible).
Thanks again.
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nannylin callianne_65675
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callianne_65675 lyn4668
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Morrell1951 callianne_65675
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callianne_65675 Morrell1951
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woozie callianne_65675
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So I recently sent away for 2 new saddles. One the Hobsen Easy Seat which is two rectanglar squares for your sit bones and another called the Moon Saddle which is sha;ed like a small, skinny crescent moon pointing backwards. First one was too big for my seat as I am used to a small saddle on my road bike and it didn't even feel good on my hybrid. THe moonsaddle I had high hopes for but at 62, I didn't like the loss of control you have without that horn and my sit bones were feeling too uncomfortable on the moon. It felt like sitting on iron to me. It actually is an excellent seat for you if you don't want any pressure at all on you bottom and you should try it out, they allow 90 days. But on a mountain bike it might be tougher than on a road bike. Main thing is you have to use your core and balance more without that horn, it is almost like semi standing while riding. Read the internet reviews and see what you think. As for me, I am sending both back and sticking to an ergonomic seat, traditional looking but with the slit which helps some. And I never ride even 3 miles without my bike pants so all my usual rides of 30-50 must have good pants. I also can't sait to get out of them as soon as finished riding so my parts can breathe again. I am conditioning for a week long tour soon and figure I will probably have a flareup by the end of it. Oh well. That's LS.
So good luck on the mountain bike. I hope you can stay on smooth enough trails that you don't beat yourself up too much. There are many seats on the net that you can try --ergonomic ones, but most are probably not the best for mountain bikes where you need good control. You can google to find them.
callianne_65675 woozie
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callianne_65675 lyn4668
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I don't think I am allowed to post links here, however, if you Google 'slit saddle', 'split nose' saddle there are quite a few. Try Google images, then select the image you like the look of to see about the saddle. I was to go in to a sports shop today to see them, but I am not sure looking at them, or even sitting for a short while on one will tell if it works or not, but they do seem to be the best bet.
callianne_65675 lyn4668
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