howard2107
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Leeds
Hi all,
Just after a bit of advice. Did my longest stint in the saddle yesterday, just over 20 miles, road, tracks, cycle paths, mixed uphill, down hill and flat. After about 17 miles i started to get uncomfortable, not tired or in pain, but i couldn't get comfortable on the bike. I have padded shorts, so no issues with the bum, but i seem to be sat towards the back of the saddle, and too upright it feels as if i am not balanced on the bike.
As a result of this, i have raised the saddle about half an inch (12mm in new money) and rotated the handlebars forward about 20 degrees and readjusted the brake/gear levers to suit. i have yet to try the new set up, but my thinking is if i raise my backside and move the bars forward it will push me more central over the bike.
Are there any rule of thumb measurements for a basic set up that i could look at, or is it just suck it and see?
Cheers...............Howard
Just after a bit of advice. Did my longest stint in the saddle yesterday, just over 20 miles, road, tracks, cycle paths, mixed uphill, down hill and flat. After about 17 miles i started to get uncomfortable, not tired or in pain, but i couldn't get comfortable on the bike. I have padded shorts, so no issues with the bum, but i seem to be sat towards the back of the saddle, and too upright it feels as if i am not balanced on the bike.
As a result of this, i have raised the saddle about half an inch (12mm in new money) and rotated the handlebars forward about 20 degrees and readjusted the brake/gear levers to suit. i have yet to try the new set up, but my thinking is if i raise my backside and move the bars forward it will push me more central over the bike.
Are there any rule of thumb measurements for a basic set up that i could look at, or is it just suck it and see?
Cheers...............Howard