Touring Bike Saddle Height

Take your inseam measurement.

Touring bike saddle height.

Stem risers are little lifesavers that extend the length of your bike stem without interfering with your steering. Let s begin by determining where your bike seat is now by taking a couple of measurements so you can learn from the changes you make and what the difference is between. There are numerous formulae for working out correct saddle height. The first page is here.

How to set saddle height. Sky king rides a rivendell with a 54 cm top tube and her inseam is 82cm 82 x 66 54 12 since none of these parameters are cast in stone the ideal scenario would be to saunter down to the local touring bike shop and test ride a couple of bikes that fall within the size range you have just ascertained. Saddle height refers to the distance from the center of the bottom bracket or crankset to the top surface of the saddle measured in a straight line parallel to the seat tube. Just imagine you re goldilocks and have to go through the process of having it too hight too low and then just right.

A ladies version flyer s is available. Throw into the mix considerations about weight the ethical uses of. That way if it gets readjusted somehow like your kid borrows your bike then you can easily. If it s not possible for you to increase the height of your handlebars you can use a stem riser to get some extra height.

What s comfortable in a bike saddle for me could be a nightmare for you and vice versa. To adjust your saddle height and position you need nothing more than the correct size allen key for your seatpost and saddle clamps and a tape measure. One of the most commonly used is the lemond method named after the american tour de france champ. It is excellent for heavy touring long distance riding and off road riding.

Adjust the height of your handlebars according to the riding position you are most comfortable in. When bike touring your handlebars and saddle should be more or less at the same height. Once you find the perfect spot you ll want to mark it somehow. Its medium width is 170 mm and long length is 280 mm.

This is the third in a series of pages on sizing a touring bike. Best saddle for bike touring. Lower them if you prefer to cycle at a lower angle and vice versa. There is no one size fits all solution to any aspect of bicycle touring particularly when it comes to choosing a saddle.

How to adjust bike gears. Finding the right bike saddle height can be a bit of a process but it s the foundation of a good bike fit. It is excellent for someone whose has a more upright posture and handlebar is above the saddle height.