Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Bobidy on October 06, 2019, 10:56:12 AM
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I'm thinking of buying an electric bike but just wondering if this could make VA worse?
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You can get anatomical saddles for women with strategic cut-outs & great big padded armchair-like jobs for comfort too, but not sure whether compatible with the seat posts on an electric bike. I used to cycle regularly for some years after VA developed & it didn't create additional probs for me, but VA has worsened recently & I no longer cycle due to fears of coming off & breaking a bone (osteopenia). I do use an exercise bike indoors, but only for 10-20 mins at a time, so nowhere near like time spent out on a road bike. Hopefully others will be along soon to give their experiences.
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That's great thank you. I don't want to spend all that money on the bike and be unable to use it x
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Go into a shop that sells proper bikes and ask the question. They may even sell/advise on electric bikes and a really good shop will have seat adjustments to fit most stems.
Where d'y plan to cycle?
There are also appropriate cycling pants - maybe look up a pro-women's cycling team and ask there?
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I can no longer cycle due to my VA, in fact I have a bike which I use to enjoy using, but the thought of that hard saddle and the friction and the heat generated in that region 😳 is a complete no no for me.
It's a shame indeed
❤️Ss
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Bounce
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Many cycle shops offer a saddle fitting service whereby you sit on a saddle that identifies pressure points. A suitable saddle can then be offered that alleviates any added pressure in tricky spots!
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