EPISODE · Aug 16, 2026 · 59 MIN
196 Unresolved Saddle Pain After Multiple Bike Fits - What Can You Do?
from Cycling Demystified - Bike Fit, Mechanics and Soft Issues · host Cycling Demystified - Bike Fit, Mechanics and Soft Issues
Wei and the two Matts—tackle one of the most frustrating issues in cycling: How to solve persistent saddle pain and numbness?They explain why "just borrowing a demo saddle" rarely solves the problem and why throwing money at expensive 3D-printed seats often fails if the rest of your setup isn't right. Moving past quick fixes, they unpack the "hierarchy of stability," how foot support and crank length directly affect saddle pressure, and why off-bike movement patterns and body asymmetries (opening up "Pandora's box") dictate how comfortable you feel on the bike.Whether you're dealing with single-sided rubbing, persistent numbness, or feel like you've tried every saddle on the market without success, this candid chat outlines how to actually solve the root cause. Link to our saddle article:Saddle Pain? Wait It Might Not be the SaddleIf you have any further questions for us, join the conversation at: https://www.instagram.com/cyclingdemystified/Are you 'bike-fit curious'? Go to www.foundation.fit to book in for a session and get your fit dialled in at London's premier bike fit studio.
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