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Operation
To distribute the pressure optimally over the
female bone structure in the seat area, a ladies’
saddle should:
• have a relief opening far to the front
• have a wide V-shaped saddle edge.
Figure 91: Ergotec ladies’ saddle
Men’s saddle
In contrast to the female anatomy, men's pubic
bones are at a much steeper angle to one another.
The pubic symphysis is much higher.
Figure 92: Male pelvis on saddles
The male pelvis is less flexible than women’s.
Men sit more upright on the saddle and put greater
strain on the sitting bones. This means that the
transition area between the saddle rear and nose
can be kept narrow (Y-shape). This gives more
space to pedal.
Numbness when pedalling is often caused by high
pressure in the sensitive perineal area. If the
saddle is adjusted incorrectly, too narrow or too
hard, the nose of the saddle presses directly onto
the genitals. Blood circulation deteriorates.
The genitals on the outside are seldom the cause
of discomfort since they can move out of the way
and are not compressed by bone structures.
You should always consult a doctorcif you have
problems with the prostate. After a prostate
operation or inflammation, it is advisable to avoid
any pressure in the perineal area and take a
longer break from pedelec riding after consulting
your doctor. A prostate saddle should then be
used. This reduces the pressure in the perineal
area by up to 100%.
Figure 93: Pressure points on a saddle, male anatomy
To distribute the pressure on the male bone
structure in the seat area optimally, the saddle
should:
• Shift the pressure to the sitting bones and parts of
the pubic arches
• The perineal area must remain as free of
pressure as possible
Figure 94: Ergotec men’s saddle
