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Should having an enlarged prostate stop you from biking ?? What seat is best ??

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Posted 5/20/2009 5:15 PM (GMT -7)
Ok probably a stupid ? but if you have an enlarged gland does biking cause it to enlarge more ?? Also what is the best seat to get ??
Posted 5/20/2009 5:37 PM (GMT -7)

Good question! I just bought a new road bike and have been looking at after market seats. The newer designs are a bit wider, have more cushioning, and have a depression in the center of the seat that is supposed to relieve the pressure on the peritoneum (sp?). I plan to ride at least ten miles per day over the summer. I am trying to lose the fat from ADT.

It will be interesting to read the replies.

By the way I did some research about PCa and bike riding and most said there was no link. A few years ago there was some buzz to the contrary.

Take care,

Don

Posted 5/20/2009 6:31 PM (GMT -7)
Hi don826,

My prostate was very large but I never connected it with riding a bike. I never felt any discomfort even when doing a century ride. I ride a Cannondale R600 with a stock seat. I'm still convinced that the enlarged prostate was due soley to the cancer within.

At this time I am over 5 months past surgery and have been riding for the past 3 months, mostly on a trainer.

I would venture that if you are not experiencing any discomfort it should be okay to ride as you desire. I would certainly recommend that you double check with you doctor though.

Good luck and happy riding,

Bob
Posted 5/20/2009 9:31 PM (GMT -7)
I guess I am a old guy here, 53 now, I like to ride a bike but I want a comfortable seat. I went back to bike riding after 6 months prostate cancer surgery.  The first bike guy fitted me with  a seat way too narrow for me, when I went back to him he said I could get a larger seat but I should just toughen up my muscles to ride the smaller seat. Toughen up my muscles? I am 53 now (was 52 then) I could care less about toughening up my muscles, I just wanted a seat that would accomodate my ischial tuberosities, I got a wide seat and have been riding ever since to lose weight and stay in shape, NOT to be in competitive events............
Posted 5/21/2009 6:09 AM (GMT -7)

...there are tons of good Anatomic gel saddles out there. Holes, splits etc in the seats to help with the discomfort, whatever the cause' may be. Check out a good quality bike shop,  not one of those big box stores and I'm sure the staff would be more than willing to give you advice. I use gel saddle/split on my mountain bike works great for me.  Happy biking!

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