newbie sily question

[byass]

hi am rob am new on here just a question about saddle height. I know that u put the ball of your heel on the downstroke with a slight bend in your knee which i can do with my right leg. But when i try to do this with my left leg i cannot reach.Does this mean the saddle is to high? or have i got one leg longer then the other lol.

 

[Hilldodger]

Your body will tell you when the saddle height is correct - adjust it a little at a time and ride the bike for a while until you feel comfy

 

[RedBike]

It does sound like you either have one leg longer than the other or you're leaning to one side.

The other method is to put your heal on the pedal and adjust the saddle until your leg is straight (Your leg will be have a slight bend when you pedal using the ball of your foot).

 

[byass]

thanx i am straight on the bike i get no leg pain its my bum that aches a day after for 3 days so am wondering if its the height or the saddle its self my last bike a merida 880 was fine no problems the sadle am on now is a toupe thanx for reply guys

 

[alecstilleyedye]

padded shorts?

 

[byass]

hi yes i do have padded shorts if i still get the same problem il try another saddle thanx for reply rob