Numb Feet?

JuneBug

Have you tried other saddles?? Either that or get a 'fit check' at your local bike shop. SOme shops have measuring bikes that move around so you learn where to put the saddle better. Long femurs sometimes need to go further back..things like that.
It took me three saddles before I was really happy. My saddle now is so comfortable! FiZik has good saddles.
Hubby rides a Serfa and wont ride anything else. I know its personal. Even try a woman's saddle some guys find them more comfy because they are wider .

dhk

Package numbness seems to be related to the saddle. After having the problem on an old Turbomatic I'd ridden for too many years, I switched to an SSM ERA and all was fine. New bike has a firm SSM Aspide, which seems even better....no numbness at all.

My experience says a firm saddle with the right shape and minimal padding is the way to go to prevent this problem.

aussie71

Yeah i used to.. the problem is in the constriction in blood flow through the lower pelvic are...u know that area where we plonk our butts. Cant re the name but it is well documented and there are seats that alleviate this problem. Yes my old fella went numb and i couldnt stand it. Not that i needed it during riding, anyway the prob doesnt occur anymore. All this talk of numbness is a blood flow problem. The seat cost me $80AUS....

Jhikers

Warming up and stretching would help a little.

However, what happens is: The muscles all around the shin etc become tighter and tighter, but also begin to fuse themselves to the bone - covering and compressing the veins etc running to your feet.

Rather than STRETCHing out the problem - the solution is to DENT out the problem.

Massage around this area from most masseurs will help greatly - the three main areas they should look at - all being either side of the shinbone, are:
On the inside of the leg - the massage should be done right on the insidemost edge of the shinbone, from knee down to foot. (You can do it with your thumb)
On the outside of the leg - the massage should be done JUST off the middle of your shin - where there is a 'ditch' of muscle running from just below your knee to your feet. (Use a wooden spoon yourself)

More massage around the calf would also help... but you can use your thumb and wooden spoon yourself - regulary, on the muscles mentioned previously.
Especially at either end of the muscles - near the knee and down near the foot - they are THE most important parts of the muscle - apply pressure here with the wooden spoon and concentrate on relaxing the muscle with the pressure on it.