Where should I position my saddle?

Saddle height At the bottom of the pedal stroke your leg should be bent about 30 degrees with your pelvis level and the ball of your foot over the centre of the pedal. To verify your 30 degree angle, put your heel on the pedal and pedal backwards. Your leg should then be straight at the lowest part of the stroke.

What is the correct saddle position for cycling?

Place your heel on the pedal and pedal backwards to reach the six o’clock position. Your knee should be completely straight. If your knee is still bent you need to increase the height, adjusting in small increments each time, and if your heel loses contact with the pedal then you need to lower the saddle.

How do you determine fore/aft saddle position?

Your saddle fore/aft position is set by placing your knee directly above the pedal spindle with the crank at the 3 o’clock position. This will position your hip and knee joint over the drivetrain of the bicycle and allows you to push straight down on the pedal during the power phase of the pedal stroke.

Why are triathlon saddles different?

Tri-specific saddles are different to road versions, as they’re optimised to provide support for your sit bones while perched further forward on your aerobars. This means a wider flat section at the nose. Another common feature is cut-out sections down the middle to relieve perineum pressure.

How high should my triathlon bike seat be?

Proper saddle height should put your knee angle between 140-150° when at the bottom of your down stroke. If the saddle is too low and the angle too acute, you’ll be spinning and bouncing without producing any power.

Should bike seat be higher than handlebars?

As a general rule of thumb, you want the top of the handlebar about as high (or higher than) the saddle, unless you’re a sporty rider looking to ride fast. You can change the height of the handlebar by moving the stem up or down the steerer tube.

Is my saddle too far forward?

Signs That Your Fore Aft Saddle Position is Set Too Far Forward. If your saddle is set too far forward then you may be using your upper body too much causing tension in the shoulders and arms as well as having sore hands. You will be able to have a quicker cadence but you will tend to sit back on the saddle up climbs.

Should your feet touch the ground when on a bike?

The height of your saddle is important for the most comfortable position and safe riding style. When you sit on the saddle, both feet should reach the floor and the balls of your feet should be touching the ground. The handle bars on your bike should ideally be in line with your saddle or slightly above the saddle.

How do I know if my bike saddle is too narrow?

Your saddle supports your sit bones – the ends of your pelvic bones that protrude when you sit down. If your bicycle saddle is too narrow then your sit bone or ischial tuberosity will extend over the side of the saddle, placing your weight on the soft tissue of your genitals.

What is the best cycling position?

What is a Good Neutral Position on a Road Bike?

• Relax your shoulders and bring them down, away from your ears.
• Lowering your shoulders away from your ears will free up your head, making it easier to turn and look for traffic and actually helps you stay more alert!
• Bend your elbows!

Is my saddle too far back horse?

A saddle positioned too far back tends to sit on the “floating ribs”. This is the “bucking reflex point” – pressure on these unsupported ribs causes considerable discomfort, which can lead to bucking as the horse tries to alleviate the pressure.

What happens if your saddle is too high?

If you go too high, you’ll notice you rock on the saddle or feel a strain at the back of the knee. Pedalling will cease to be smooth and circular, and you may feel your snatching at the bottom of the stroke. If you go too low, you’ll feel compression at the front of the knee.”

Why do my sit bones hurt when cycling?

Improper fit on your bike could be the main reason for your saddle discomfort. If your saddle is too high, too low, too far forward, too far back, not level, or if you are reaching too far to your handlebars, you could be experiencing pain as a result.