Dropper not letting me put seat at right angle

[RobynE]

  On 3/27/2025 at 2:27 PM, Mamil said:

I would have thought that that strong saddle tilt would transfer weight onto your hands on long rides - but if it's comfy for you then it's comfy for you.

My saddle tilt adjustments usually end with me totally screwing up my position and going back to the bike fitter for a reset.

He calls me a "micro-adjuster".

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I also need mine to tilt down - a level saddle doesn’t work for me. Too much junk crunching (girls have junk too!) My daughter also needs a slightly downward tilt where my wife and cousin both need perfectly level. 

[ChrisF]

  On 3/27/2025 at 3:46 PM, Bro Derek said:

Jaroslav Kulhavy says point your saddle down as much as you want if it works.

It certainly worked for him

But then I remember less than brilliant riders back then telling him to have a bike fit too, so 🤷‍♂️

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Certainly a LOT of pro roadies now going for serious down angles.

 

But their reasoning is markedly different to MTB .... 

[lightning.milan@gmail.com]

BY THE WAY

The oaks at evobikes were super helpfull and nice and everything i would reccomend!

Hopefully getting the new post today then my issues are GONE

[DieselnDust]

  On 3/27/2025 at 1:59 PM, lightning.milan@gmail.com said:

i went to evobikes they had a lyne in stock and it works! was wrong length so ordered one to pickup tomorrow

Hopefully tonights ride is my last holpyn ride

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Out of interest, what is your height and ape factor?

 

[lightning.milan@gmail.com]

  On 3/28/2025 at 9:00 AM, DieselnDust said:

Out of interest, what is your height and ape factor?

 

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179cm
no clue ape

[DieselnDust]

Ok that’s quite interesting that at your height you need that much forward hip rotation 

 

*Ape factor: how long your arms are in relation to torso and legs

[Anthem24]

Always had a slightly tilted saddle, but have been experimenting with flat due to one hand going numb. Since this is now occurring on 3 different bikes with different set-ups and handlebar rotations, I've realised the problem is likely in my neck. And yes, I've had plenty of bike set-ups! 

Just watched this video of Epic pro-bikes though and surprised by the radical tilt on Lukas Baum's bike:

https://youtu.be/e4kGT47RThQ?si=fU4XHIY11GkfzkLG  

[DieselnDust]

the saddle is tilted nose down due to the saddle to bar drop. that allows a hip rotation to open them up.

Lightning has a high handle bar height with the saddle tilt of a pro bike. That is highly unusual

[Bro Derek]

  On 3/27/2025 at 3:52 PM, ChrisF said:

 

Certainly a LOT of pro roadies now going for serious down angles.

 

But their reasoning is markedly different to MTB .... 

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Kulhavy will go down as one of the most decorated MTB riders in modern history. 

 

[Bro Derek]

okes, Lightning doesn't need the 'go get fit' or 'you're doing it wrong' info

They are comfortable while riding a bike for fun. The End

Let it go.

I'm glad you managed to get a dropper that allows the Kulhavy tilt. Keep riding bikes and being kiff

[ChrisF]

  On 3/28/2025 at 1:42 PM, Bro Derek said:

okes, Lightning doesn't need the 'go get fit' or 'you're doing it wrong' info

They are comfortable while riding a bike for fun. The End

Let it go.

I'm glad you managed to get a dropper that allows the Kulhavy tilt. Keep riding bikes and being kiff

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What delightful Friday response 🤣

[guidodg]

  On 3/28/2025 at 1:42 PM, Bro Derek said:

okes, Lightning doesn't need the 'go get fit' or 'you're doing it wrong' info

They are comfortable while riding a bike for fun. The End

Let it go.

I'm glad you managed to get a dropper that allows the Kulhavy tilt. Keep riding bikes and being kiff

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agreed 100%