Stationary Bike Riding Issue

ChrisIn757

So I've been riding the stationary bike in the gym lately. I ride for 30 minutes, and usually dont have any problems while actually riding, but when I stop I go numb in the groin area. Is this normal from sitting on the seat for so long? It is kind of like the pins and needles when your foot goes to sleep, and lasts for about as long. I can walk it off in a minute or two.

Any cyclists out there with advise on this matter?

ChrisIn757

guess i am the only one...

JeffTCole

I ride a bicycle all the time. I would say you have the bike adjusted incorrectly. Here is a place to start.
Your leg should not be fully extended with pedal at 6 oclock. Seat height should be a little less than that.
Seat position should be horizontal and move it fore and aft so that your Knee is directly above the pedal spindle with pedals at 3 and 9 oclock.
Handlebars a little lower than seat and positioned so that your hands share the weight.

Once you get it close and you still have a issue, only adjust one thing at a time. You will find a happy place.

BrianSharpe

Is there anyone there to help you set it up properly? It sounds like a bike fit problem (or maybe just a weird saddle on the bike).

My tri club has spinning bikes that we use in winter for 1 to 1.5 hrs per session and I've never experienced that (or with my road bike)

vyanadevi

It happens to me too, hence why I don't usually do the bike at the gym b/c I feel like people would notice that I am walking funny in an effort to try and dissipate the numbness lol. I guess we can try Jeff's suggestion.

JeffTCole

Let us know how it goes. I walk funny after a good ride - kinda like rubber legs.

PKM0515

I have this problem too. :embarassed:

Unfortunately, I'm 4'9" tall and the seat can't be lowered any further.

ChrisIn757

I ride a bicycle all the time. I would say you have the bike adjusted incorrectly. Here is a place to start.
Your leg should not be fully extended with pedal at 6 oclock. Seat height should be a little less than that.
Seat position should be horizontal and move it fore and aft so that your Knee is directly above the pedal spindle with pedals at 3 and 9 oclock.
Handlebars a little lower than seat and positioned so that your hands share the weight.

Once you get it close and you still have a issue, only adjust one thing at a time. You will find a happy place.

Jeff, Thanks so much. I will be sure to try this on my next bike day! I think I have my seat height correct, but I will verify and check my knee and hand positions also.

SueInAz

I ride my recumbent stationary bike for up to 90 minutes at a time and haven't noticed any numbness issues.