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3.3.4.1 Ladies’ saddle
The distance between the ischial tuberosities and
the pubic symphysis is on average a quarter less
in women than in men. This is why painful
pressure points can occur on men's saddles
through the saddle nose since saddles that are
too narrow or too soft press on the genitals or
coccyx.
Figure 40: Female pelvis on saddles
For anatomical reasons, the pubic symphysis
(front cartilage connection between the two halves
of the pelvis) is, on average, a quarter lower than
in the male pelvis. The angle between the pubic
bones is wider.
The pelvis is more mobile in women than it is in
men. Consequently, the pelvis often tilts forward
more on the saddle. This causes high pressure in
the genital area.
Figure 41: Pressure points on a saddle, female anatomy
3.3.4.2 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 42: 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.
Figure 43: Pressure points on a saddle, male anatomy
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