tyre life & seat

[Doyleyburger]

I have recently tilted my seat downwards ever so slightly. I cannot believe the difference it made. Especially with certain areas going numb. Much more comfortable

 

[Dusty Bin]

If your saddle needs tilting nose down or nose up in order to be comfortable, then you have the wrong saddle.

 

[Doyleyburger]

If your saddle needs tilting nose down or nose up in order to be comfortable, then you have the wrong saddle.

Agree to disagree there @Dusty Bin. If it makes it more comfortable for me then it most definitely the right saddle

 

[icky]

I'm running Vittoria rubino pro's done about 2500 MLS and still going strong . Seat level but I think that's a personal thing you've just got to play around with .

 

[Doyleyburger]

I'm running Vittoria rubino pro's done about 2500 MLS and still going strong . Seat level but I think that's a personal thing you've just got to play around with .

I had it level for a long while. Only tilted down a little to experiment really. Definitely will not be going back,..... just takes the pressure off that area enough to make the ride more comfy.
The Rubino tyre seems to be a very popular choice amongst you guys. Will have a read up on them

 

[Dusty Bin]

Agree to disagree there @Dusty Bin. If it makes it more comfortable for me then it most definitely the right saddle

The correct saddle will not need tilting - that's the point I'm making. In any case, a downward tilt will put more pressure on your knees.

If you can't get comfortable on a normal setup, then all you are doing is transferring the problems elsewhere.

 

[Doyleyburger]

The correct saddle will not need tilting - that's the point I'm making. In any case, a downward tilt will put more pressure on your knees.

If you can't get comfortable on a normal setup, then all you are doing is transferring the problems elsewhere.

Iv had trouble with my knees for the last few rides. That was until I tilted my seat. In any case , the tilt was literally 10mm or so....hardly drastic !!!
Some previous posts on this thread see it as a personal choice and it most certainly is.
It was a trial thing that worked for me and iv never been more comfortable on the bike. Iv known guys go for a professional bike fit and come away with the seat level (as recommended) , only to change it after miles ridden due to not feeling right.
Perhaps over time I will put it level again but for now it works for me. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate your advice @Dusty Bin as I'm sure you have been riding a hell of a lot longer than I have, but surely this is personal preference ?

 

[Dusty Bin]

Sure, it's personal preference, but it doesn't make it the correct thing to do..

A tilt of 10mm is actually a hell of a lot, by the way. If you need to tilt it that much, then someone needs to look at your setup. You know I'm local, so I'm happy to help if I can.

 

[Doyleyburger]

If I could afford a pro bike fit, I most definitely would go for it. At the present time it's not an option unfortunately. .......so I went to YouTube lol.
As you know, round here there is not many roads to go all out aggressive and quick, so comfort is the order of the day. I also took the video's advice to flip the stem to make me a bit more upright. Early days but all well so far.
Forgot you were local dusty

 

[icky]

I'm pushing a carrera tdf like yours with rubbino pro's on yellow side walls looks neat .

 

[Doyleyburger]

I'm pushing a carrera tdf like yours with rubbino pro's on yellow side walls looks neat .

Yeah just looked at them. Look tidy. What they like ?

 

[icky]

Yeah just looked at them. Look tidy. What they like ?

good grip had no problems with punctures up to now ( might be tempting fate having said that ) Shwalbe do one with yellow walls to and they have a Kevlar puncture protective layer but can't say how good they are .

 

[Widge]

Rubino Pros here too..........they've been great (so far!). 1500 miles and no fairy visits...look like new! Depends a lot on your riding style/road conditions though. I think. also how many skiddies you pull and whether or not you take them off every evening and take them to bed with you?
I know I do.

Saddle tilt............hhmmm.........well I'd LIKe to try it level - but annoyingly - the serrations on my so-called micro adjust seat tube will only allow it to be set slightly up or down. Of the two I prefer slightly down. Much depends on yer gonads.

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[Dusty Bin]

As you know, round here there is not many roads to go all out aggressive and quick, so comfort is the order of the day.

Not sure I agree with that - the A484 between Cardigan and Pentrecwrt is a pretty good 15 mile stretch with only a couple of small climbs on it. I'm out on it most days. Will be out tomorrow if you're around..

 

[totallyfixed]

The correct saddle will not need tilting - that's the point I'm making. In any case, a downward tilt will put more pressure on your knees.

If you can't get comfortable on a normal setup, then all you are doing is transferring the problems elsewhere.

Well now, that's a bit of a sweeping statement, for most saddles you are correct but not for all, I know of 2 without having to think too hard about it that recommend a tilt, one up and one down.