Saddle/Seating position advice

[TonyEnjoyD]

Hi all,

I have a Claude Butler Urban 100 that I use for my daily commute and am using it to train for - and use on the run - for a 140 mile coast to coast ride.

I have the handlebars set forward, the saddle close to maximum extend, and the set as far back as it will allow, but I still find myself needing to push my ass further back to achieve a good pedalling position.
Also, with the seat right back I cannot get any nose up and contantly feel as though I am sliding off the saddle - darned annoying!!

The seat post is already the curved back type and if I put a new handlebar stem on, it will pull me further forward and too far over the crank and change my braking balance as well.
(http://www.holcroscycles.com/productdetail//1679/Claud-Butler-Urban-100-Hybrid-Bike-(2008).html)

I cannot afford a new bike (Still paying for the two I have!) and not too much to modify what I have

HELP?????

Many thanks in anticipation

TonyEnjoyD

 

[jimboalee]

Hi,

Seat height is 7/8 x your inside leg (0.8750, +/- 0.005" ). Your inside leg is Standing height minus Seated height.
Seat height is from centre B/B to top surface of saddle straight up the seat tube.

For-aft position of saddle is judged by dropping a plumb line ( with the bike on level ground ) from the little bump on the side of your knee with your foot on the pedal and the crank horiz forward.
The plumb line should dissect the pedal axle.

The stem length is when – you are holding on the hoods and when you glance down, the handlebars at the stem clamp obscure your view of the front spindle.

You are now set up.

 

[Paulus]

Try going to your LBS for some advice on fitting, and see if they can fit a longer stem, if needed. It sounds as if the bike maybe a bit small for you, but try the stem option first.

 

[Fab Foodie]

All you need to know is here...

http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/fitting.htm

Oh, and Welcome!