show us your aluminium

[Cycleops]

This thread has really opened the floodgates. I can see the worlds' bauxite reserves going down fast. I only have one ali framed bike, but it's so boring I'd be ashamed to post it.

 

[ror3h]

Here's a crappy phone pic of my Cannondale Synapse 105 out on a cold ride last week.

 

[monkeylc]

 

[Rob3rt]

Saddle angle needs sorting, I can not imagine that is optimal for anyone!

 

[monkeylc]

been like that for about a year mate,what you mean?

 

[smokeysmoo]

been like that for about a year mate,what you mean?

Rob means you need one of these

 

[monkeylc]

I know

But why does a saddle have to be level?

 

[monkeylc]

optimal?

 

[smokeysmoo]

Why does a saddle have to be level?

Basic comfort I suppose. You might well feel comfortable as it is as you've not had it any other way, but simply straightening it might make you go WOW, so this is how it should feel.

Have a look at THIS site about bike fit, it might be useful, it might not, but it certainly won't do any harm.

IMO the general rule is most folk are fine with a dead straight saddle, and in any case it's the best recommended place to start with fitting.

You might need some slight adjustment tweaks from straight, but chances are straight will be right.

FWIW I used to have my saddles like these two pics, and yes they were both my actual bikes and my actual saddle angles. The Trek in particular makes me feel now whenever I see this pic

and these are my current bikes, note the difference a few years and a little knowledge makes

 

[Rob3rt]

A saddle doesn't have to be level, but the angle of your saddle is extreme.

 

[monkeylc]

very good point mate! just took a look at that website.
I'll have a re-adjust tomorrow and let you know.
(did 51 mile last summer with it like that)

No,not over the whole of summer,in one ride!

 

[monkeylc]

The underside looks level on the first pic

 

[Cyclist33]

Maggie, just had a deep clean in prep for the Spring

 

[Jason_flynn]

Hi guys,
My first post here, showing my ye old faithful Cinelli, the saddle has been adjusted since, its now a little lower and straighter!
The original bike was given to me by my grandfather, I've upgraded most bits, but the frame and forks are original, no idea what the model is etc... she's heavy but sturdy!

 

[Rob3rt]

Very nice, don't see many Cinelli bikes around.