1. How to measure your bike's saddle height Measure the length of your saddle to find the middle. -Dave Caudery / Our Media Measure the length of your seat from front to back and find a mid-point. Mark this spot on the saddle. ...
Adjust to the desired height. Before tightening, be sure the saddle is straight by looking down the length of the bike. Also be sure that you did not move the seatpost above its minimum insertion mark which is typically found on the seatpost itself. Align the nose of the saddle with the...
Bike saddle width We make saddles for all riders, and the best saddle is one that fits your anatomy. Riders who are assigned male tend to have narrower pelvis bones and typically find saddles with 145mm widths the most comfortable, while riders assigned female usually find the most comfort fr...
There's another use for knowing how to measure your inseam: buying a bike. Bike frames are sized according to inseam length so taller riders aren't hunched over the handlebars and shorter riders don't have to pedal on their tiptoes. Measuring your inseam for a bike is the same as measur...
A - measure width of the tire B - measure top clearance C - measure side clearance Madone Gen 8, for example, can fit up to 33mm tires as measured. That means the maximum recommended width of the tire (measurement A) is 33mm, which should provide the recommended 4mm of clearance betw...
Riding out, whether it is a short or long distance, the necessary items with the vehicle still need to be carried. For example, tire repair tools, combination
The Ultimate Guide to Finding a Comfortable Bike Saddle 13 April, 2017 Bek Measured on the special sit-o-meter pad, matched with a saddle, riding high on the marketing hype “light and comfortable,” I had just made my wallet $200 skinnier. Satisfied that I had finally bought that ...
The easiest thing to quantify when shopping for a saddle is your sit bone width. That’s the distance between the two protrusions of your pelvis that make contact with your saddle. A good bike shop will have special tools to measure that width, but if you don’t want to go to a shop...
Once you start racking up the miles on your bike, you may also start racking up some physical complaints—like chafing, saddle sores, and calloused hands. Here’s what I recommend to stay comfortable while riding: Bodyglide Cycle Glide ...
A quick guide to adjusting your saddle to its ideal position, which is essential to avoiding discomfort and preventing injuries.