Red said:I ride a fairly basic racing bike and like it (and can't afford a new
one anyway); my saddle height is fine and I know the drill about 10
degree bend in the leg when at its lowest pedalling position
You might think you have correct saddle height, and it may well be
basically right, but lowering it by just a touch might help. If that
fails, try rasing it!
Quoted message said:the angle of the saddle is not changeable.
It must be, but change the seatpost for a different type if you need finer
adjustment.
Quoted message said:So, to go *right* back to
basics, where does ideally everything go in the saddle? Where exactly
should the "veg" go? On the saddle or over the edge?
Whatever the problem it is, it ain't to do with where the testicles are
placed. You've probably got too much pressure on the perineum, caused by
the riding/saddle position, or the saddle itself, or a combination of the
two.
Quoted message said:I gather that a new saddle will help. Any advice as to models before
I go shopping? Am on a tight budget.
Sorry, it's just too much of a personal thing to make recommendations.
You might hate what I like. You've just got to keep trying different
ones. Sell any unwanted saddles to help fund the next purchase. There is
a good market for second-hand saddles, beleive it or not. In fact it
won't be a bad idea to buy one/some yourself as used saddles usually
aren't very worn out (for obvious reasons). Browse www.ebay.co.uk
~PB