Saddle Adjustment.

[Boon 51]

I need to adjust my saddle and move it back a bit, on the adjustment side it has two bolts do I undo both and slide back?
The level is OK so should I take measurements first before I undo the bolts?
Should I undo the front or the back first, and should I tighten up back or front first.
There is a right way to do this job I'm sure?

Cheers

 

[SpokeyDokey]

I did mine today:

Before starting make sure your bike is upright and put a spirit level on the saddle - doesn't matter if it is not reading level. Note where the bubble is.

Carry out the required adjustments with the bike in the same spot.

I have found it easier to use a rubber band to hold my fairly long level on the saddle while I work - there will be a squillion red ones on your drive/pathway!

You have a two bolt adjustment by the sounds of it. Just alternate between the two. As they get tighter the bubble will be quite sensitive to small movements of your allen key. Just keep adjusting away, without over-tightening, and keep an eye on the bubble to ensure that it stays in the same place as the starting point.

 

[derrick]

Just loosen the rear bolt, you should be able to slide saddle backwards, tighten the bolt and saddle should still be level.

 

[Boon 51]

Cheers.
This will be my fettle for tomorrow

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Don't forget to readjust saddle height too.

 

[Boon 51]

Just a quick question..
I only had a big level ( 3ft) so not as good measure as I would of liked but should the saddle be level with the bubble in the middle if so I will buy a small level and do it properly.

 

[themosquitoking]

Just a quick question..
I only had a big level ( 3ft) so not as good measure as I would of liked but should the saddle be level with the bubble in the middle if so I will buy a small level and do it properly.

Aren't bigger measures more accurate or was it a difficulty thing?

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Just a quick question..
I only had a big level ( 3ft) so not as good measure as I would of liked but should the saddle be level with the bubble in the middle if so I will buy a small level and do it properly.

Mine is same length about 3' long.

It's level with the bubble in the middle but only if the ground is level.

Easy way is to get a length of straight wood a tad longer than your wheelbase - plonk (technical term) it on the ground and then put your level on it. Mark where the bubble is with some masking tape.

Now put your bike on the wood and adjust your saddle until the bubble is in the same place using your masking tape marker as reference.

Job done!

 

[Boon 51]

Aren't bigger measures more accurate or was it a difficulty thing?

Not sure..

 

[Boon 51]

Its the saddle thats not level as its slightly shaped or contoured so a big level dont sit flat to the saddle if you get my drift.

 

[themosquitoking]

Its the saddle thats not level as its slightly shaped or contoured so a big level dont sit flat to the saddle if you get my drift.

Use the elastic band trick spokeydokey said about.

 

[Boon 51]

Mine is same length about 3' long.

It's level with the bubble in the middle but only if the ground is level.

Easy way is to get a length of straight wood a tad longer than your wheelbase - plonk (technical term) it on the ground and then put your level on it. Mark where the bubble is with some masking tape.

Now put your bike on the wood and adjust your saddle until the bubble is in the same place using your masking tape marker as reference.

Job done!

Good call.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Its the saddle thats not level as its slightly shaped or contoured so a big level dont sit flat to the saddle if you get my drift.

Mine dips in the middle (Bontrager Affinity R) - I just put my level across the two high points.

Just set it up like this and then you have a baseline to work from ie try it out and then if you need to you can move it up or down a tiny bit to suit.

 

[Boon 51]

Mine dips in the middle (Bontrager Affinity R) - I just put my level across the two high points.

Just set it up like this and then you have a baseline to work from ie try it out and then if you need to you can move it up or down a tiny bit to suit.

Well I did just that, I put a bit of wood across the saddle and stuck the new level on it and it was near as.... spot on..
So thanks for all your imput job sorted.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Well I did just that, I put a bit of wood across the saddle and stuck the new level on it and it was near as.... spot on..
So thanks for all your imput job sorted.

Was the bike level first?