Adjust saddle
How do I adjust the saddle correctly?
Depending on the type of bike, the seating position varies from upright and comfortable to sporty and aerodynamic. Decisive for a good seating position is the frame size that fits your size, followed by other parameters such as personal preferences, physiological conditions and any discomfort.
When adjusting the saddle, please note the following:
The saddle should be approximately at pelvic bone height.
- First loosen the screw(s)/quick release of the saddle clamp.
- It is best to stand to the side of the bike to adjust the saddle straight forward to the appropriate height.
- Then tighten the bolt / the quick release of the saddle clamp again carefully and firmly.
Note that the minimum insertion depth and the maximum seat height, on the frame seat tube are marked with a line. - After the first (rough) adjustment, sit on your bike.
Put your feet on the pedals and make sure that your legs are not fully extended at the lowest point when turning the crank. If the pelvis tilts, adjust the saddle height a little further down (lower).
Which saddle is the right one?
The shape of the saddle is not only dependent on gender. Your riding style and orientation while cycling will influence which shape is best. The more upright you sit, the wider the saddle should be so that the pressure can be better distributed. Wide and soft saddles relieve pressure on the spine. Additional spinal relief can be achieved with a suspension seatpost or rear shock absorber. For a sporty, stretched riding position, the saddle can be narrower because the pressure is distributed over the buttocks and arms.
Note:
- For the appropriate saddle width, measure the seat bone distance.
- The saddle shape must fit your buttocks to prevent uncomfortable or dangerous pressure.
- The saddle position should be horizontal (for fullys in sag).
- The saddle height must be adjusted so that the pelvis does not tilt when the leg is stretched out or you lift off the saddle.
During a sit bone analysis, the right saddle for you is determined. The distance between your ischial tuberosities is mapped. This is measured and accordingly the appropriate saddle is selected and correctly positioned and mounted on your bike.
The wrong saddle will cause numbness or pain. When searching and choosing the right saddle, make sure that there is little to no pressure on the very important parts of your body. Then you will not feel unnecessary and avoidable pain while riding.
Body Scanning
We recommend a Body Scanning CRM Bike. This is a measuring system that allows customers to be measured and advised without contact in order to find their optimal ergonomic seating position on the bike and to calculate the perfect frame geometries. The measurement is performed within a few seconds based on a measurement of more than 1.5 million body points. The result is a bike perfectly adjusted to your biometrics.