A new book about bicycle seats
helps cyclists understand the effect of seat design on sexual health. Finding
the Perfect Bicycle Seat was researched and written by local
author Joshua Cohen, PT, MS.
(from the press release)
Chapel Hill, NC – 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 bicycle 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
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- Human anatomy that all cyclists need
to know when choosing seats
- The facts about the relationship between
bicycle seats and erectile dysfunction
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- How various aspects
of seat design impact comfort and health for women and men
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- 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 which was the
first cycling publication to explore the potential sexual risks that
result from sitting on a bicycle seat.
Finding the Perfect Bicycle Seat will
be available on January 27, 2005 in paperback in select bike shops.
The primary resource on the internet is RoadBikeRider.com,
which also sells the eBook version.
There are some upcoming opportunities
for citizen comment on the City Budget process
for 2006. Thanks to Alison Carpenter for putting together
this list.
The more bike-related
citizen input heard at these meetings, it's more likely that we
can get City Council to secure funds for bike-related projects.
Let's get some more bike lanes and wide outer lanes!
February 7, 7:00pm –Public
Budget Hearing held by City Council
February 12, 10:00am-12 noon –“Coffee
with Council”District 4 (I.R. Holmes Sr. Center at Campus Hills)
February 14, 6:00pm-8:00pm –“Coffee
with Council”District 2 (E.K. Powe Elementary School)
February 19, 10:00am-12 noon –“Coffee
with Council”District 1 (Eastway Elementary School)
March 8, 7:00pm-9:00pm –“Coffee
with Council”Downtown District (City Hall Committee Room)
March 12, 10:00am-12 noon –“Coffee
with Council”District 3 (Lyon Park)
