Any bors here cycle for cardio?

[PICK3]

I have a hybrid mountain bike that I've already switched three saddles on. If I spend more than 20 minutes on it my nads kill me.

Any suggestions? Do padded bike shorts help much?

 

[bran987]

you could get one of the granny seats, they're about as big and soft as couch cushions.

 

[digimon7068]

you could get one of the granny seats, they're about as big and soft as couch cushions.

Yeah. But the seats with the split or depression down the middle and best for unit. . .

 

[digimon7068]

Yeah. But the seats with the split or depression down the middle and best for unit. . .

I mean. . ."are" best for your unit.

 

[PICK3]

So y'all don't have the prob of your nads hurting/going to sleep after extended periods on your bike?

 

[boss_]

Bike shorts should take care of the problem. (Padding in just the right spot)!

 

[HiDnGoD]

So y'all don't have the prob of your nads hurting/going to sleep after extended periods on your bike?

What do y'all consider extended? I ride form 45min to 90 min. My bike is a cheap Raleigh hybrid, with a spring in the seat post & a recession in the seat where the johnson sits.
I've never gone numb.

 

[OMEGA]

Pick3 your easily the best new member to grace us with your presence

 

[PICK3]

Pick3 your easily the best new member to grace us with your presence

Who you calling a new member, HomOMEGA?

 

[Huckster]

Recumbant/stationary is my bike.Seating/angle prevents ass/nuts chaffing and discomfort.Boring,I know.

 

[PICK3]

Recumbant/stationary is my bike.Seating/angle prevents ass/nuts chaffing and discomfort.Boring,I know.

Does recumbants give the same cardio benefits as tradional bikes?

 

[Huckster]

Does recumbants give the same cardio benefits as tradional bikes?

Absolutely.It's all a matter of pacing/the program you're running.I get a kick-ass cardio session every time with it,without all the discomfort that I get from a regular bike.Has the large,padded bench seat,so nothing's stabbing into my ass/privates.lol

 

[PICK3]

Absolutely.It's all a matter of pacing/the program you're running.I get a kick-ass cardio session every time with it,without all the discomfort that I get from a regular bike.Has the large,padded bench seat,so nothing's stabbing into my ass/privates.lol

Thanks bro, I'll look into that.

 

[string_bean00]

I thought this thread was gonna be about AAS and bikes

 

[eat big]

Watch out it increases the chances of testicular cancer.


Don't believe me? Lance Armstrong.

(Joking.)

 

[bignate73]

Yeah. But the seats with the split or depression down the middle and best for unit. . .

yep thats what i have. no real problems with it. i ride about 3-4 miles each way once a day for cardio. about a 40 min round trip if i'm cooking. good cardio IMO.

 

[wootoom]

took some clen the other day holy fuck i i was shakin like a motherfucker

 

[JayC9]

I have a hybrid mountain bike that I've already switched three saddles on. If I spend more than 20 minutes on it my nads kill me.

Any suggestions? Do padded bike shorts help much?

Stands to reason that padded bike shorts being function specific will definitely help reduce friction and increase comfort. If you're still sore you can use a girlie gel seat cover to give extra padding although these will increase the width of your seat which if you’re sitting right only increases friction. Adjusting the seat to the correct riding position and simply using your bike more often will get your body accustomed to riding quickly. Recumbent bikes are just as good cardio wise but nowhere near as fun. See the cardio board for links.

 

[PICK3]

Stands to reason that padded bike shorts being function specific will definitely help reduce friction and increase comfort. If you're still sore you can use a girlie gel seat cover to give extra padding although these will increase the width of your seat which if you’re sitting right only increases friction. Adjusting the seat to the correct riding position and simply using your bike more often will get your body accustomed to riding quickly. Recumbent bikes are just as good cardio wise but nowhere near as fun. See the cardio board for links.

You have given out too much Karma in the last 24 hours, try again later.

Thanks for the tips ... I might try that girlie seat cover.

 

[Gymgurl]

Most I do is spin class/studio cycle