Finding correct saddle height

[antnee]

Well as it happens the bib short are new and the pad is more than likely a tiny bit thicker so perhaps you are right I will adjust according and see

Oh as to the stretching I do stretching but not as often as I should mostly on longer rides

 

[vickster]

Oh as to the stretching I do stretching but not as often as I should mostly on longer rides

Try to do every day 👍

 

[MichaelW2]

This is my slightly yellowed and dog eared copy of a very useful fitting guide for riders of any size.

https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/fitting.php

 

[antnee]

Thanks for this link I will save the link and then be able study it cheers

 

[antnee]

Hi Vickster Thanks for this. Will Do in future By the way went out early this morning to test the new lowered saddle height as only lowered it about 8mm and it does seem to make a difference or so my brain told me but we will see!

 

[byegad]

Personally I use the heel on the pedal at six o clock method followed by the …..is that comfy for me method and adjust accordingly

I found that to be so good as to be near perfect.

 

[rogerzilla]

I used heel on pedal years ago and then messed with it until it felt just right. It's not independent of setback and cleat position, though, so you need to adjust all three until you find the sweet spot. Formulae aren't much use as it depends on how much power you derive from your calves relative to your thighs and other factors that can't be measured (e.g. susceptibility to knee pain). I ended up with 95% of inside leg (saddle top to BB spindle), maximum setback and a fairly forward cleat position. I can tell if the saddle is 5mm too high or low.