Troublesome article about biking creates concern in my family

[lordofthemark]

No, not THAT article, no one in my family takes Mr Milloy seriously.

My wife is now worried I might get prostate cancer from biking more than 4 hours a week (which assuming my commuting becomes more regular after we move, is how much I will be biking.) She understands the other health benefits, but I also mentioned to her that I could get a better seat.

Do I need to a new seat (saddle?) only if I am feeling discomfort, or is there a health benefit anyway. What should I look for in a new seat? Note I did not have a new seat at the top of my shopping list, as I still need a some other accessories and kit.

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[KLizotte]

Hmmmm…..people rode horses and camels for hundreds of years. How is riding a bike any different in this department?

[huskerdont]

One of the many, many reasons I love hills and standing while climbing.

[ShawnoftheDread]

@KLizotte 147093 wrote:

Hmmmm…..people rode horses and camels for hundreds of years. How is riding a bike any different in this department?

They died before they could develop prostate cancer.

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@ShawnoftheDread 147098 wrote:

They died before they could develop prostate cancer.

Are you sure you aren’t an economist?

[Harry Meatmotor]

@ShawnoftheDread 147098 wrote:

They died before they could develop prostate cancer.

Or, as I’ve heard it: most men die with prostate cancer, but some die from prostate cancer.

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