What is the purpose of the channel in my seat? Is it just for comfort or does it have some medical benefits?
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The purpose of the channel in a bike saddle is to reduce pressure to the perineum, which can cause numbness and other long-term problems. This is a matter of both comfort and health, although not everyone is affected. Individual body type, saddle design, bike fit, and riding style work together to make saddle fit a very personal issue.
On a related note, some of the worries about erectile disfunction seem to be overstated, though this is still an open area of research. See: Saddle Seats and Erectile Dysfunction - The myth Exploded.
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+1 Totally agree. As I noted in my answer on David's other question, you just need to find one that works for you. (http://bicycles.stackexchange.com/q/10689/2077) – Rory Alsop Aug 09 '12 at 09:12
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1The ED question is also addressed on skeptics.SE. – Mike Samuel Aug 17 '12 at 16:10
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Also on bicycles.stackexchange.com: http://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/5102/can-cycling-adversely-affect-male-fertility – amcnabb Aug 17 '12 at 16:13