Finding the Perfect Bicycle Seat Author:Joshua Cohen Every cyclist is eventually confronted by the desire for a more comfortable bicycle seat that helps avoid sexual problems and other groin-related injuries. The difficulty is telling the facts from the marketing hype when shopping for a new seat. In the first book of its kind, Joshua Cohen details exactly what to look for when selecting a bicy... more »cle seat. His cycling experience and extensive research in ergonomic bicycle seat design allows him to clearly explain: - The history of seat design
- Common problems that seats cause for cyclists
- Human anatomy that cyclists need to know when choosing seats
- The facts about the relationship of bicycle seats and erectile dysfunction
- How various aspects of seat design impact comfort and health
- A new seat design that addresses the key risks With a background in biomechanics, product design and physical therapy, Joshua Cohen writes from his knowledge of recent bicycle seat research and findings from a new university testing procedure. He recognizes that no seat is perfect for everyone. His objective is to teach each cyclist how to evaluate any seat objectively to decide if it will provide both comfort and safety. The book includes 27 photos, illustrations and tables as well as 35 scientific references. The forward is by Ed Pavelka, former editor of Bicycling magazine, the first cycling publication to explore the potential sexual risks that result from sitting on a bicycle seat.« less