Aero Bar Angle

[Rob3rt]

With regards to saddle position for a TT, should the saddle be parallel with the top tube or should it be angled down to be level with the ground? I sit on the nose of my saddle during a TT but I'm not sure how my seat should be angled and I'm not sure what you mean by 'levelling' off the saddle. Thanks!

If the top tube is level with the ground (as is the case with most modern TT bikes) then it makes no difference, if you are using a road bike with a sloping tube, level with the ground. AS A STARTING POINT! It may need to be adjusted to fine tune comfort etc. If you are using a specialist saddle like an Adamo, follow their instructions as saddle set up is NOT conventional.

 

[CJMac]

If the top tube is level with the ground (as is the case with most modern TT bikes) then it makes no difference, if you are using a road bike with a sloping tube, level with the ground. AS A STARTING POINT! It may need to be adjusted to fine tune comfort etc. If you are using a specialist saddle like an Adamo, follow their instructions as saddle set up is NOT conventional.

I'm just on a road bike with clip on bars atm. My top tube is slightly sloping so should I level my saddle out to be parallel to the ground to begin with? Only done a couple of TTs with the new clip ons but with the saddle being parallel with the top tube, slightly sloping, I have found the position to be pretty uncomfortable when perched on the nose of the saddle even over just a 10 mile course.

 

[screenman]

Nothing to do with your tri position, but those hoods could do with being lowered when you replace the tape next. Will give you a better braking position when deep in the drops.

For sure if you have smaller hands you will be able to grip more lever, but too far round puts stress on the writs when riding on the hoods. Fine tuning is required.

 

[gaz]

For sure if you have smaller hands you will be able to grip more lever, but too far round puts stress on the writs when riding on the hoods. Fine tuning is required.

The same can be said if the hoods are too high. Stress on the wrists to get a good angle up to the brake levers

 

[Rob3rt]

The same can be said if the hoods are too high. Stress on the wrists to get a good angle up to the brake levers

SRAM hoods are a different shape to Shimano hoods and it is not uncommon for them to be mounted high. This is not a problem with regards brake lever accessibility as you can alter the reach on SRAM brake levers independently of the hood position on the bars.

 

[screenman]

The same can be said if the hoods are too high. Stress on the wrists to get a good angle up to the brake levers

As I posted, fine tuning required.