wapad Posted March 3, 2011 Share I have been playing around with my seat angle and was wondering what the optimum angle was At present I have mine tilted forward using a spirit level so that the bubble is halfway out of level if you can understand that any inputs my theory is that after sag the saddle is level???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCKITRIDEIT Posted March 3, 2011 Share optimum angle how? i went for the angle that didn't give me numb nuts, that was optimal for me, which i found to be slightly tilted nose down on my road bikes. Some people maintain that the saddle should be set horizontal to prevent slipping forward on the saddle during big efforts, but as with all contact points on the bike it comes down to personal preference and what works for you - if you aren't comfortable you're not going to be focused, be fast or be riding for a long time Edited March 3, 2011 by touristvisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCKITRIDEIT Posted March 3, 2011 Share by slightly tilted forward i mean its approximately 5 degrees down sloping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted March 3, 2011 Share my theory is that after sag the saddle is level???? Erm have you considered a Urologist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBer wannabee Posted March 3, 2011 Share Whatever hurts less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted March 3, 2011 Share if you slide of the front , tilt it backwards , if you slide of the back , tild it the other way , if you not sliding at all assume it is correct . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Drongo Posted March 3, 2011 Share LEVEL On LEVEL ground. Your theory about level after sag falls flat on the first change of gradient.Sloping your seat FORWARD is going to help aim your nuts right at the toptube (if you are lucky) or the headset, ain't it! Only Subaru and PimpedGolf drivers slope their seats back - oh, I forgot Dirtjumpers and Downhillers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted March 3, 2011 Share Level or slightly tilted nose up. Never tilted down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat-ass Posted March 3, 2011 Share as drongo said..... level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-FELT-the-FORCE Posted March 3, 2011 Share Level or slightly tilted nose up. Never tilted down. What??? Tilted into the back of your balls??? That must hurt like a b***tch!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted March 3, 2011 Share Level or slightly tilted nose up. Never tilted down. Yip. I hate it when I keep on sliding forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipV Posted March 3, 2011 Share Sag affects both the front and rear suspension.On a hardtail saddle should still be level as the handlebars drop with the tip of your saddle (pivots aroud back axle.) You should angle your hips back when riding. Basically roll it a bit back. with a straight line you are put unneccesary strain on the perineum. Your sitbones should be taking most of the weight, with a bit of support from from the perineum area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted March 3, 2011 Share Nooit Bru, it forces your ass to sit properly on the saddle. Tilted forward you will slip over your own nuts EinaWhat??? Tilted into the back of your balls??? That must hurt like a b***tch!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapad Posted March 3, 2011 Share Sag affects both the front and rear suspension.On a hardtail saddle should still be level as the handlebars drop with the tip of your saddle (pivots aroud back axle.) You should angle your hips back when riding. Basically roll it a bit back. with a straight line you are put unneccesary strain on the perineum. Your sitbones should be taking most of the weight, with a bit of support from from the perineum area. Thanks makes a lot of sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Keep Pedaling Posted March 3, 2011 Share Sheldon Brown says you should tilt it forward as far as possible before you start sliding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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