The saddle part of a bike is designed to support most but not all of the rider's weight. The saddle's nose also assists in balancing and steering.
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The width of Profile Design Tri Stryke saddle (with cutout)?
I am interested in Profile Design Tri Stryke Saddle (with cutout), however there is no specs on the website, nor the manufacter answers my e-mail. So maybe somebody has this saddle and would be so ...
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Guidelines for buying a new seat
So far my only approach to buying a seat is "That looks like a good one, I'll buy it and hope it works for me."
That isn't very cost effective... I don't think the bike store will let me return it ...
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What are the advantages of angling your saddle down?
I have seen a few people do this where their saddle was angled down a bit. Why would someone do that?
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Getting a cycling saddle that fits
I'm thinking of getting a new seat on my exercise bike
How can I ensure that the seat will fit?
Are there different types of fitting? How many types?
My one the bike seat involves 2 hexagonal bolts ...
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What should I consider when buying a saddle?
My current saddle is starting to show its age and isn't as comfortable as I'd like on longer rides. I am considering buying a new one.
Obviously saddles differ in price and weight, but what other ...
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How long does it take to get used to a hard saddle?
I recently "upgraded" to a Romin Comp Gel saddle from a soft racing saddle because my old one, while extremely comfortable on long road rides, wasn't working for the TT position I'm now practicing for ...
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Adjusting saddle angle on a road bike (drop bars)
I'll preface this by saying that I've been a mountain biker for over a decade, including XC racing for a couple years. I've never had a hard time adjusting the saddle angle (tilt forward or back) on ...
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How to adjust seat saddle and saddle position for knee pain?
I understand that a seat too high can cause:
hips rocking trying to extend to pedals
pain in the back of the knee
And that a seat too low can cause:
can't fully extend legs
pain in front of the ...
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Does anyone still use the old Brooks-style saddles?
About 30+ years ago I bought my first road bike. It had an old (used) Brooks leather saddle on it, whose design probably dated back to 1900 AD. To anyone who hasn't seen these,
they look like a ...
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Should I use a gel saddle or not?
My girlfriend have just bought a gel saddle for her hybrid bike. She does day trips with it (30-50 kms) and a bit of commuting. Some say this saddle is useless and she should buy bike trousers ...
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Should I use a narrower saddle on a road bike than I would on my hybrid commuter?
I ride a hybrid (Trek Fx 7.3) as a daily commuter and have found a 143mm saddle to be the right width for me. However I am looking into getting a road bike for long rides and am finding 130mm ...
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Why is it important to have good saddles?
Why is it important to have good saddles? Other than the comfort in long rides.
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How to choose a bicycle seat
I'll need a new saddle for my bike soon. I use it mainly for short commutes (30 minutes). About once a year I go touring for a few days, up 8 hours in the saddle.
My current saddle just came with the ...
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How do I maintain a Brooks leather saddle?
I've got a Brooks leather saddle and i like it a lot, but i am entirely clueless on how to care for it. I know i am supposed to rub some sort of fat on it, but i have no idea what kind of fat, or how ...
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How do I keep my seat from tilting back?
When I first got this bike, I got the saddle adjusted almost perfectly. Recently it slipped back (so that the nose sticks up). I loosened the bolt under the saddle, tilted the saddle back into the ...
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At what height should I have my seat on a road bike?
I am currently riding a loaner from my brother in-law, and I have set the seat height based upon feel. I was wondering though as to how I can set it to the right height for me to ride more ...
