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Numb Nuts bike seat

Numb Nuts bike seat
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Recover that old, ratty mountain bike seat, including a *Trendy* slot in the seat.

 
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Step 1Padding

Padding
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Start with a ratty old bike seat.
Cut out some closed cell foam to fit the contour of the seat. (I used a scrap from some shop-floor padding, camping pad would be better.) Don't worry about getting it perfect, you will trim it later.
Cut out a slot in the top of the foam. Your *Special* artery will thank you!
Use a dab of superglue to stick the front and rear of the padding to the old seat.
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12 comments
May 1, 2010. 5:19 PMhappysadman54321 says:
y not glue it down to the bottom instead of lacing it
or use staples
Sep 16, 2006. 10:15 PMCrash2108 says:
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Sep 18, 2006. 10:42 AMve2vfd says:
The hole in the middle of the seat is to releive pressure on ones prostate. It's a godsend when you have an enlarged prostate (because you're getting older, or you used steroids...)
May 11, 2008. 2:00 AM2shane2 says:
Your prostrate is a good fingers length up INSIDE your bum... So how can a tiny slot in a saddle relive the pressure?
May 20, 2008. 10:42 AMve2vfd says:
Indeed, but don't forget that between where you sit on a bike seat, and the prostate there is a layer of "meat" (for lack of a better word)... When sitting on a bike seat this "meat" gets compressed which in turn squishes the prostate. No big deal for young folks, rather uncomfortable for older men. Also uncomfortable for pro cyclists who spend days on their bikes. And thats why they call bike seats with the middle missing "prostate savers"
May 15, 2007. 1:05 AMBeta Destructor says:
I have a huge urethra, AND itS THANKFUL for the channel in my seat. if y ou have ever sat on a bar stool for hours drinking then get up later to pee you know exactly what im talking about
May 8, 2008. 5:47 PM2shane2 says:
Why get up to pee?
May 8, 2008. 4:39 PM2shane2 says:
I thought the slot was to let the farts out... in a more concentrated stream, for the secret pleasure of farting into the faces of the riders behind you.. Just think, all the riders from the other team, sniffing molecules of your feces.
May 12, 2007. 11:55 AMchris_too_cool_for_school says:
I've always worried about saddles with holes ... SPD testicles, anyone? (-P Seriously, I like it. Will try it next time I find an old saddle.
Sep 30, 2006. 12:13 AMdropkick says:
Or have hemmoroids caused by being hit with a Camero while riding a bike. -true story-
Sep 10, 2006. 5:29 PMRobotrix says:
Why did you add the hole if you think they're just trendy? I like them, use them, but i mean if you don't believe in them why go through all the extra work?

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