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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Trying out saddles in the UK
I've been on the lookout for a new saddle recently and everywhere I look on the web it suggests you should try lots of saddles before you buy.
I went for a professional bike fit, which was great but ...
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New Saddle For Gravel Bike
My existing saddle is over 8 years old and what used to be a fairly comfortable saddle has me shifting around quite a bit these days.
I am considering a leather sling saddle similar to the one made ...
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Seat post slipping down
It looks like my saddle/seatpost is slowly sliding down into the frame, so every 2–3 months I have to move it up by 1–2cm. Yet I tighten the clamp pretty tight, so I can't move the saddle ...
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Baby seat for stoker's seat post on tandem
My wife and I used to both commute by bike, and now that our child is old enough to go on a bike, we'd like to do so again. She has already installed a front-mounted baby seat on her dutch-style bike, ...
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Saddle choice for long distance rides [closed]
Every year I travel home to Nice, on my own, from a European capital with my bike ex. Paris, Salzburg, Naples, etc.
Last year I started off from Madrid, and this year from Berlin; both of these trips ...
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What saddle rail material is the strongest?
I weigh about 120 kilos. Saddle rails bend.
I don't care about the weight of the saddle, just how strong the rails are and how comfy it is (I admire but have no desire to emulate people who cycle ...
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Higher saddle height and pressure on palm
It is recommended to adjust saddle height using a formula. I made calculation and adjusted the saddle position to a higher point than my usual riding position. But now pressure on my palm increased ...
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Plastic Seat for Vintage Kids Tricycle
Anybody can tell me where to find this type of plastic seat?
It sits directly on the tube, and holds on with a bolt on the middle.
Thanks.
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Does this wear pattern on my shorts indicate an issue with my position on my road bike?
My last three pairs of bib shorts have all worn out in exactly the same place (see picture). The latest pair started wearing after about 5 rides. I average about 100 miles a week. Do you think my ...
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Bike saddle position for mountain biking/jumping?
A few times a week I go cycling with friends, we usually go to off-road places with jumps. I was wondering if having the saddle further backwards or forwards would affect performance?
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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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Saddle keep tilting. Which spare to use to replace it?
The saddle of this bike keep tilting, no matter how strong I tighten the bolts.
Therefore I am thinking of replacing it.
Can I replace only the fixture, or do I need to replace the entire pipe? Also,...
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How to prevent Brooks Cambium C17 saddle from wearing through pants
I've got a Brooks Cambium C17 saddle, and as others have noted (see "long term experience" heading), the fabric covering has worn through the seat of my pants from abrasion and has resulted in one ...
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What's this torque specification on the seatpost for?
I read 12Nm torque on my seatpost (a Cinelli Vai seatpost).
What does this torque refer to?
I would assume it's for the two bolts above that tie the saddle rail to the seatpost, but at the same time ...
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Right SADDLE SIZE [closed]
I want your help please to choose the correct saddle.My bones measuring is 112mm , and i am between Romin Evo Expert Gel and Specialized Power Expert Saddle can you answer me witch is the right saddle ...
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Due to hip and knee problems I need to fit my saddle a couple of inches further back is there a bracket available?
Due to hip and knee problems I would like to move my saddle up to a couple of inches backward, is there a bracketed seatpost or similar available? Any solution would allow me to ride for longer ...
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Why can't I find a comfortable saddle?
During the 25+ years of cycling I've done (5,000 - 7,000 miles/yr), I've tried upwards of 75 saddles, yet STILL haven't found one I could call "comfortable." By now, I know what I want, but can't ...
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Should I make any adjustments for steep bumpy down hills?
I'm pretty new to biking, and lately I've been really enjoying riding down a relatively steep hill with a few bumps so you can get pretty fast. But I never got around to riding down the steeper bits ...
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Which saddle is perfect for aggressive riding position?
Recently I have changed my position on my bike from upright to an aggressive one by lowering my stem. Now the major problem which I am facing these days is that I am very uncomfortable on the bike ...
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Why do we sit on saddles that rest on seatposts? (and not on seats that rest on saddleposts)
Why do we call bicycle seats saddles and why is it a seatpost not a saddlepost? Asking for a friend.
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Replacing the bike seat on my mid-1990s Trek mountain bike
I have an old Trek mountain bike, about 22 years old but still in great shape. I want to replace the original "Avocet" seat with a more comfortable seat. Are bike seats universal so I could buy ...
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Identical looking saddles feel very different
I resumed cycling after a +20 year break and I was having problems with the saddle. At first I thought it was my weight and being unused to cycling (I would get discomfort and then numbness after ...
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Are saddles supposed to bow inwards when sat upon?
One common theme I've noticed among saddles is that when I sit on them, they bow inwards at the middle where there's no support from the rails.
In order to compensate for this, I find myself tilting ...
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Saddle suggestions for broken pelvis
I am a female getting into serious cycling, and will be riding in a 200 kms charity race (over 2 days) in June 2017, as well as beginning to compete.
In 2013, I broke my pelvis in 3 places. I broke ...
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Uncomfortable saddle position on road bike.
I ride a road bike three times a week (Bitten by strava bug)( I am 5'9" and use a 54 cm frame)
I installed my new pedals and am wearing my new cycling shoes for first time. I raised the saddle height ...
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Handling Stability Parameters [closed]
I'm building my first bike: probably steel (easy to work with). 2X26" road tires. Full suspension. Will be used on sandy dirt roads, and paved streets with moderate incline. Want hands free option, ...
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Sun 24" Traditional Trike Help
I am trying to figure out if I need a 23" or a 19" support bar to install a western saddle for my mothers trike. Below is a picture of the measurement from the frame mount to the old seat. I ...
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What kind of bicycle clamps are these?
What kind of bicycle clamps are these? I'm hoping to find a specific name because the bolt for them snapped and I can't find it, along with this roundish cylinder thing that used to hold it together; ...
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Are road bike saddles more comfortable in the drops?
I have a Specialized Ruby and recently bought a the Ruby Expert saddle to get into racing (crits and gran fondos). The saddle is comfortable and pretty much disappears when I'm riding in the drops, ...
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What brand is this bike seat logo?
Trying to figure out what brand this bike seat is. Thank you very much for your help!!
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Single bolt seat clamp slipping
I've got a Kindshock Dropzone seatpost with a single bolt clamp.
Even if I screw the bolt in hard the saddle will always slide to the back.
Any way to prevent it? It's pretty annoying.
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Minor but persistent saddle sore - Safe to continue riding?
A few months ago I switched from a heavily padded saddle to a Velominati-approved one: http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/#61
It was very uncomfortable at first (even with padded shorts), but I ...
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Saddle adjustment
I was given a used specialized rock hopper last year but the seat angle is too high in the front. I've loosened the hex sockets beneath the saddle to adjust the angle but it always screws back in the ...
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Replacement seatpost clamp for Saturae seatpost [closed]
I have destroyed the clamp that connects the seatpost with the saddle on my Mekk.
The seatpost is Saturae.
Can someone tell me what type of clamp i need and where I can get it? Its a one bolt seat ...
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Mountain bike saddle rails extension
Please give me the benefit of your expertise.
I'm 6'3" (190 cm) tall and, though I have the largest sized-mountain bike available I'm bent over as I cycle because I can't push back my saddle any more ...
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Seat post size on Schwinn Loop
The seat post (and the saddle) got stolen on my Schwinn Loop. I've searched everywhere but I haven't been able to find the diameter/size of the seat post so I can look for a replacement online. Any ...
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What are the horizontal slots/tabs on the back of some saddles for?
Some saddles like Brooks have two tabs sticking down from the back, with a horizontal slot through each. What are these for? My guess is they are for certain kinds of saddle bags, but I don't really ...
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Trouble balancing when starting
I recently starting riding again (stopped for 10 years) and am having balance problems when starting. Using the proper starting technique causes me to wobble and lose my balance, tho' I haven't ...
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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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Is it ok to extend/straighten legs fully while pedaling and will it give me maximum power? [duplicate]
When I first got my bike, I had the saddle too low and I experienced some pain in my right knee while riding. I seem to have "fixed" this problem by raising it some. However, that got me thinking... ...
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How can I move the saddle further forward?
Recently I bought a clip-on aero bar for my road bike and has been practicing aero position for triathlon. I read that moving the saddle forward could mimic the triathlon bike geometry.
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Can a saddle clamp be upside down on a children's bike?
Generally, when we put a saddle clamp on we put it so the rails are mounted on the "top" side (reference clamp pictured):
However in my case I still need to lower a seat by a inch more. Looking at ...
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Saddle Wash and take care and Maintenance
Can I wash saddle with soapy water? How can I take care of my saddle?
My saddle is the GT MTB Saddle, which is made from synthetic materials.
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What is the minimal seat post depth? [duplicate]
This may depend on the seat post and the fixture, but how deep should my seat post be into the frame? I have a bike that came with a post that is pretty long and I cut an inch off the bottom of the ...
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Is there a gadget that will let me slide my seat forward more than my post allows?
So I'm I'm trying to dial in the fit on my road bike to be more tri-bike like, and in doing so, I'd like to move my seat forward, well, more than I currently can.
I have the Redshift seatpost, and I ...
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Do saddle ergonomics matter if you've got padded shorts?
Those of us who try to bite off 50+ mile rides without padded shorts really have to pay attention to our saddle's shape and padding.
With padded shorts, how much of a difference can you tell between ...
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First long bike ride: Determining the cause of saddle soreness
I went on my first long bike ride yesterday - approximately 30 miles. (I know, it's cake to you grizzled road veterans out there, but I'm proud!) I had a great time and we took a fairly leisurely pace ...
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Does anyone have experience with wooden saddles?
I've been looking online at a wooden road saddle and it looks pretty sweet but not sure how comfortable it's going to be... The description says it's made from maple wood and designed to flex, so it ...
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Looking for an old fashioned bicycle with coaster brakes & hand brakes for a woman
I am looking for an old fashioned style bicycle. I had a bad accident on a new bicycle and I feel safer with with an old-style bike. I've never crashed before and I've been riding bicycles for over 40 ...
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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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