Questions tagged [saddle]
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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Sit bones and the saddle's curves
Consider two twins, a brother and a sister.
They are of identical height. They have precisely the same arm length. Their legs (both femur and tibia) are exactly the same lengths. But, as would be ...
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Are flip saddle posts available
When trying out the baby seat on my wife's e-bike, it was really easy to fit and remove because her saddle flips up to access the battery. It's a real pain threading the baby seat over the top of my ...
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How do I determine the correct position for my bicycle seat?
I have been suffering from IT band problems on my outer knee, which I'm pretty sure were caused by raising my seat height too much. I raised the seat on the advice of a friend who said that a higher ...
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Saddle rail breaks often
During the last few years, I've had a broken saddle rail every year or so. It always breaks just in front, or just behind the clamp. I wonder what the reason could be, and how I can avoid this.
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Size of clamp for Fizik Vento Argo R1 saddle on Specialized CG-R seat post
I have a 2015 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Disc with a CG-R seatpost, and recently bought a Fizik Vento Argo R1 short-nose saddle for it.
Knowing it has ovalised carbon rails and not the standard 7 mm ...
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How do I fix, repair, or replaace a bent seat post?
Awhile back, the seat post on my bicycle bent over.
The seat post is a hollow metal tube located just underneathe the bike seat or bicycle saddle.
How do you fix this problem?
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How to install a saddle on a seatpost with a top facing bolt
I recently purchased a new bike and I am trying to swap the original saddle for my own. On my previous bike both bolts holding the seat clamp together are down facing, i.e. accessible from below the ...
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How to mark seatpost position?
Is there an effective, non-destructive way to mark the seatpost position?
We share some bikes within the household, meaning that the saddle height is adjusted often. When I had an affordable Decathlon ...
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Brooks B-17 Saddle Rails too Narrow?
Update: I'm pretty convinced now I just need to return it. If you look at the second picture it looks like the rails are off centre if you compare the distance between the rails and the leather around ...
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I am trying to tighten my seat to keep it from rocking back and forth, but the bolt is stripped. this is a wide seat huffy
I was tightening my wide huffy seat and stripped the bolt, can I get just the bolt?
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Trying to match up a new seat for my bicycle and having difficulty finding one that will work
Could someone please help me identify this bicycle? I cant find anything that looks like this on the internet. The reason I'm asking is because it needs a new seat, as the plastic has broken off from ...
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Get a better seat post that will last longer
I took off the seat post for my Huffy MTB.
The pic shows the measurements of the old post. (Ed: The actual measurement is 28.6mm, see comment)
Can someone help me find one that will outlast the ...
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Bicycle seat choice
I just happened to wander into a bike shop last week. It specializes in racing bikes.
I asked the owner about my problem of my glutes hurting after rides.
He said to get rid of the wide gel foam seat ...
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Repair damage to my seatpost clamp?
I am not sure I have the right terms, but here goes.
I stopped in a bike shop to look around. It specialized in racing bikes.
I asked the owner about why my glutes were always hurting after a bike ...
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What type of seat for my wife for comfort? She won’t ride because the seats are uncomfortable and I want her to ride with me
The seat that my wife uses on her BMX bike is uncomfortable for her and it affects her enough that it limits her riding.
What attributes in a bike seat should she/I look for that could provide her a ...
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Having discomfort from saddle, not sure if it from saddle height or wrong seating position
I recently got a second hand bike and on paper everything looks fine. It is a frame size S which says fits 160-175cm. I'm around the 169-170 range so I am right in the middle of the range so it should ...
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Misaligned Carbon Rails on Brooks C13 Saddle not aligning to Seat Post Clamp
I have a [VNT Elements Seat Post] (https://shop.vannicholas.com/en/products/vnt-elements-accessories/VNT-Seatpost-Alloy-16-7mm-Setback/11326). This saddle has two bolts at the back and clamps onto the ...
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Torque Specification for Brooks C13 Saddle with Carbon Rails
I wanted to know what the torque specification for this saddle (Brooks C13) would be. There is no torque spec/limit information on the Brooks website for this saddle. The concern is that the rails are ...
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What is the appropriate torque for a single bolt saddle clamp
I had to adjust my saddle position and was unsure how tight the saddle clamp should be attached to the tube. Some numbers (22-24?) are engraved on the clamp (first image), but I'm not sure if they ...
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Can saddle surface material affect comfort?
I bought a brand new bike, fitted with a brand new saddle. For the first few rides, it felt good, comfortable for the bum. The only noticeable annoyance was the surface being very adhesive. The bib ...
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Can I use a lay back post on a Schwinn Meridian 26" tricycle?
I just purchased a 26" Schwinn Meridian trike. I am 6'3" and am wondering if I can use a set back or lay back seat post in order to get a little more leg extension. Are there any ...
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Do smaller riders tend to need a wider saddle?
I was looking at Trek's website and noticed that on some of their bikes they spec a wider saddle for small sizes. This is on one of the 2021 Checkpoints.
Is this a general rule of thumb, that shorter ...
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Why aren't there more bicycles and accessories designed specifically for women?
Why are there not more bicycles and accessories designed to ergonomically meet the needs of the female body? I'm not talking dresses or skirts. A range of skeletal features differentiate the female ...
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I bought my first road bike, and it hurts my back and hands
I bought my first road bike (from a MTB) about a 2 weeks ago, and I’ve given it 200 kms so far. However, I’ve been experiencing lower back pain and weight on my hands that slowly creep up (sometimes ...
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Is there a way to add offset to Rockshox Reverb AXS dropper seatpost?
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to add offset to a Rockshox Reverb AXS seatpost? I saw a company called FAIR Bicycle that developed hardware to add offset (+ or -) to a Reverb, but it's not ...
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Sliding Back in the Saddle while Climbing
I recently did a road bike event while a few steep climbs. I felt myself sliding back in the saddle to the point where when the road eventually leveled off I had to stand up and reposition myself ...
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How to lock a saddle clamp to stop it from loosening during riding?
I borrowed my son's bike (a simple mountain bike) and I have problems with the saddle: I pushed it as far as possible to the back (so that it tilts down as much as possible otherwise I have the ...
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Seat rail clamp does not lock in the angle of the saddle
Just put together this bike which is a VB-r-068, i've tightened it to the point where I can't tighten it anymore yet I can still tilt it and what not. I've greased the threads since I thought that ...
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What are the disadvantages of bicycle saddles with cut-outs?
I'm thinking about buying a new saddle and I have seen that you can still buy high-end saddles without any cut-out / relief channel. I was always advised that I should go for the latter ones since ...
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how long does it take to break in a brooks saddle (b17)
I'm going on a 2 week touring trip and looking to buy a comfortable saddle that will be make my rides pleasant and efficient.
I have about a month to break in the saddle.
How long should I spend ...
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Should I be concerned if the seat spring is a bit loose?
Hard to see or even photograph but as is in common in road bikes in Japan the bicycle seat is supported by one/two springs on a hole.
It is cold now about -5C to 5C and the seat now moves up when ...
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Brooks saddle angle dilemma
I recently got a Brooks B17 and am having trouble finding a comfortable angle. If it's level, I tend to slide forward. If it's angled up to the point where I don't tend to slide forward, I feel ...
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What exactly do seats with a cut out in the middle achieve?
I've read that seats with a cut out are a good way of relieving stress on your sensitive areas. So we have seats like this:
My question is: from what I've read, the problem with cycling with bad ...
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Do Seat Posts with Shock Absorbers Help?
I have Fuji Absolute 1.9D road bike. Is the seat post on this bike fitted with ashock absorber? I don't think so. If not, would it be worth replacing the original seat post with shock absorbing one?
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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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Can I turn a Brooks Flyer into a Brooks B17?
Can I turn a Brooks Flyer saddle into a Brooks B17 (... with reasonable effort ... whatever that means)? Has anyone ever tried?
Brooks Flyer: https://www.brooksengland.com/en_us/flyer.html
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Is it possible to replace the seat rails on a saddle?
My saddle's rails have become bent so that the saddle is askew. Rather than get a new saddle, is there any way to replace just the rails?
I assume bending them back is useless, as even if i could get ...
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Correct saddle height v correct frame size
This is something that has always intrigued me. I expect there are numerous answers to this here. Apologies in advance!
I'm 178cm tall with a 73cm inside leg. I've cycled for more years than I'd like ...
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Does it makes sense to buy a women's seat for man's mountain bicycle?
We are buying an electric mountain bike, a Specialized Turbo Levo SL, for my wife. It's a men's bike, and I see, for example, the SCOTT Contessa differs from men's models by having a women's seat, ...
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Bolt holding saddle to seatpost broke
I have a saddle somewhat similar to this one. One bolt holding saddle clamp to the seatpost.
Some half a year ago I was riding with no hands and leaned back a bit. Suddenly, I fell down the bike on ...
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Trying to tighten a saddle clamp but nothing seems to give
I'm first trying to remove a stuck seat post through brute force. I've removed the wheels, fork, and chain so that it can more easily be worked with upside down.
I began to turn the frame in a ...
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Padded saddle VS padded shorts
Why do cyclists use padded shorts instead of padded saddle? It seems like putting padding on the saddle would be more optimal. Doubly so for triathlon.
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Saddle / Seat slowly creeps backwards
So, over the course of several months, I notice that my saddle has been creeping backwards on the seat post.
Road bike. Fizik seat post (two screws, one manual, one hex head.) Ti rail saddle.
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How to fix this saddle for my road bike?
I have this bike:
https://www.boc24.de/p/compel-rr-100/213327/#itemId=213327-1
I disassembled my bike and have Problems putting my saddle back together.
What i tried:
Putting from both sides:
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Adding height to a banana seat
I just got an addmotor m-66 r7, I am a bigger rider and am finding I need a just a bit more leg room between me and the pedals to make pedaling enjoyable since the seat is a stationary banana seat.
I ...
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Torque of the rails or torque of the post?
I am building a bike and I am using a saddle with carbon rails on an alloy seatpost. I read that it's not an issue as long as the shape of the clamps is compatible with the shape of the rails, and in ...
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What's the ideal balance (forward/backward) in the saddle on an endurance road bike?
I got my first road bike (and found I favor endurance riding position), and I can't figure out if I'm positioned well in the saddle. It's as far aft as it goes, but I still feel like I'm falling ...
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Can a conventional seat be reversed 180 degrees to be used as a noseless seat?
I am interested in potentially switching to a noseless seat (also called noseless saddle). Instead of buying one, can I simply reverse my conventional seat 180 degrees and sit on the edge of the new ...
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How do you tell what model of bike I have? [duplicate]
I bought this bike 2 days ago. I searched for some info, but couldn't find it. The only information I found was to be around 1972
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What are working Proofide alternatives?
I bought a new Brooks flyer and applied the first layer of Proofide that came with the saddle.
Considering the price of a full can of Proofide - and also because I am the kind of person who likes to ...
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