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Re:Electric Bikes Won Over China. Is the U.S. Next? by agumonkey on Friday June 03, 2016 @04:21PM (#11832971)
That's if he uses a saddle.
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Re:Electric Bikes Won Over China. Is the U.S. Next? by khedoros on Friday June 03, 2016 @06:12PM (#11833656)
What's the alternative? Standing on the pedals? Or are there other styles of seat, not covered by the word "saddle"?
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Re:Electric Bikes Won Over China. Is the U.S. Next? by jean_claude on Saturday June 04, 2016 @12:37PM (#11836907)
There are "noseless" saddles and saddles with a channel down the middle that may help protect the sensitive bits. http://www.thebirdwheel.com/noseless-saddles-tested-updated

But my biased opinion is buy a recumbent! Fewer back, neck, and nether region issues, plus, they have comfy seats! http://www.bacchettabikes.com/recumbent-bikes/

VERY comfy seats! http://www.hpvelotechnik.com/produkte/scorpion_plus20/index_...

A long wheelbase (crank behind the front wheel) and a more upright riding position is perfect in city traffic. On my commuter, my eye level is about even with drivers in crossover vehicles.

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Re:Electric Bikes Won Over China. Is the U.S. Next? by khedoros on Saturday June 04, 2016 @03:56PM (#11837719)
OK, that's closer to what I thought. I was kind of thrown off by the previous comment, which I read as implying "there are things besides 'saddles' that you can use".
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