Reddit reviews ISM PR 3.0 Saddle 235mm x 145mm: Black

You could also get a split-nose saddle! There are many but that's the one I got. It's like a dick cradle and puts no pressure on my perineum.

As soon as I started riding on it, I realized I had been twisting my hips back to put more weight on my hips instead of my perineum, which was why my back would ache so badly after a ride-- I was arching my whole back in a curve just because of my seat. But this way, my back and my dick are both happy!

There are tons of great options for commuter bikes, generally anything in the "hybrid" space will serve just fine, though lots of bike makers have their own commuter models. There are tons of good places to buy, Redmond Cycle, Gregg's Cycle, Performance Bike (although some people don't like the bigger chain places sometimes).

For measuring the size of a bike the shop should be able to help you but generally you should be able to stand over the top tube of the bike without being on your tip toes and be able to just barely lift the bike up a bit. Find the shortest bike that you can't stand over and go one size down from that, that's probably the right size.

Stuff you will absolutely need:

• front and rear fenders
  
• rear bike rack
  
• waterproof backpack or pannier bag. /u/olympiabeer already recommended Ortlieb, their stuff is great, also check out Arkel, if you plan on commuting to the store as well I'd recommend a pannier plus a backback for typical trips
  
• front and rear lights (rechargeables are a must, my M.O. is to find AAA/AA powered lights and just pull from my stash of eneloops, one big advantage of this is that I can carry a spare set of batteries just in case, a lot of newer lights use li-ion batteries and can be charged via usb, just remember to keep your lights charged regularly after you use them)
  
• ankle straps to keep your pants from getting caught in the chain (you might not need these all the time but it's good practice to keep them in your regular gear)
  
• rain gear, including gloves (I like Marmot's PreCip jacket and pants because I can just keep it in my bag 24/7 and it goes over clothes easily)
  
• emergency repair kit (patch kit, tire levers, pump, all of which can go in an underseat mini-bag) plus if you're commuting it can often be a good idea to toss a spare tube into your bag, it'll save you a ton of time and hassle
  
• water bottle and bottle cage, maybe a 2nd bottle for longer rides, especially in hot weather
  
• emergency food (shot bloks, energy bars, whatever, trail mix, just more than nothing)
  
• first aid kit (band-aids, larger bandages, ibuprofen, alcohol wipes / prep pads, antibiotic gel, maybe a pair or two of exam gloves)
  
• several dollars in ones and quarters (if you really need to take the bus or do something that requires a small amount of cash this can be a lifesaver)
  
• also consider carrying a spare external battery/charger for your phone, so you can be certain you can use it if for some reason you need to (wrecked, hurt, stranded because your bike got stolen while you were at a store 20 miles from home, whatever)
  
• U-lock
  
  Also, you might want to consider getting a saddle that doesn't make your junk go numb. I've been happy with the ISM PR 3.0 but YMMV. Try to avoid getting too cushy of a saddle when you're just starting out, it may seem nice at first but if you're going to be regularly biking more than just a few miles a day you'll want something designed for that.

I'm experiencing some saddle discomfort, and I'm not sure what to try next.

The saddle that came with the bike is (I think) a WTB Volt 135. Any rides longer than 10 or so miles start feeling really uncomfortable, almost like it's burning. I've tried several different bike shorts but none of them really help.

I also tried out a new saddle and really want to like it as it seems better, except for the fact that when I get off the bike after a ride, it hurts a lot for a minute or two during which time I can hardly stand/walk. I thought maybe that would go away after I got used to it, but after close to 2 weeks and ~200 miles it was no different, so I decided that wasn't good and put the old saddle back on.

I've tried adjusting the saddles up/down/forward/backward/angled, and it also doesn't seem to make much difference, so any advice would be appreciated!