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saddle fore-aft adjustment
Hi all, I'm wondering if when you move a saddle forward it effectively
increases your leg extension? The angle of the saddle is the same, but it feels like my legs are dropping down more... thanks |
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jim wrote:
Hi all, I'm wondering if when you move a saddle forward it effectively increases your leg extension? decreases it. you're shortening the hypotenuse. The angle of the saddle is the same, but it feels like my legs are dropping down more... thanks |
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On May 5, 11:30*am, "Bill Sornson" wrote:
jim wrote: Hi all, I'm wondering if when you move a saddle forward it effectively increases your leg extension? The angle of the saddle is the same, but it feels like my legs are dropping down more... If anything it would /shorten/ the saddle-to-pedal distance slightly. Perhaps you're sitting on a different, raised portion of the saddle now? *Or somehow changed your foot position/orientation (toes down before; now heels down)? Very small changes shouldn't be /that/ noticeable, so sounds like something else is going on. Bill S. Thanks for the replies - I moved the saddle about 2 CM forward. Between two bicycles, I'm trying to get the position more or less the same on both. It does seem, however, that my quads are being used a bit more. |
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, jim wrote: Hi all, I'm wondering if when you move a saddle forward it effectively increases your leg extension? Depends on where the saddle starts from. I could go either way. The angle of the saddle is the same, but it feels like my legs are dropping down more... Fore and aft position of the saddle should be optimized for centering you weight over the pedals. You should feel well balanced when on the saddle and pedaling. Set the height to eliminate knee pain. Too high or two low means different knee pains. I do not remember which. Adjust saddle tilt to eliminate sliding fore or aft on the saddle Adjust the stem length and bar height to keep too much weight on your arms and hands. With a frame suitable for you, this process repeated will put you in an ideal position. -- Michael Press |
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Per Michael Press:
Adjust saddle tilt to eliminate sliding fore or aft on the saddle And then, if necessary, compromise by tilting a teeny bit forward as needed to reduce pressure on the perineum. -- PeteCresswell |
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Michael Press wrote:
In article , jim wrote: Hi all, I'm wondering if when you move a saddle forward it effectively increases your leg extension? Depends on where the saddle starts from. I could go either way. basic geometry not your strong point obviously. The angle of the saddle is the same, but it feels like my legs are dropping down more... Fore and aft position of the saddle should be optimized for centering you weight over the pedals. You should feel well balanced when on the saddle and pedaling. Set the height to eliminate knee pain. Too high or two low means different knee pains. I do not remember which. Adjust saddle tilt to eliminate sliding fore or aft on the saddle Adjust the stem length and bar height to keep too much weight on your arms and hands. With a frame suitable for you, this process repeated will put you in an ideal position. |
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