Front in relation to the saddle
12-16-07, 12:45 PM
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Front in relation to the saddle
Hi!
Someone I was riding with a while ago thought my handlebars were very high, so, I decided to lower the front a little bit to see how it would feel. I just moved one spacer on the front, giving it a slight adjustment. I'm not sure if it was this adjustment or because I hadn't been riding for so long but I thought I was going to come out over the handlebars. Anyway, my question is if I have lowered the front a bit should I lower the saddle a little too?
Thanks!
Someone I was riding with a while ago thought my handlebars were very high, so, I decided to lower the front a little bit to see how it would feel. I just moved one spacer on the front, giving it a slight adjustment. I'm not sure if it was this adjustment or because I hadn't been riding for so long but I thought I was going to come out over the handlebars. Anyway, my question is if I have lowered the front a bit should I lower the saddle a little too?
Thanks!
12-16-07, 05:06 PM
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Not necessarily, Seat height is not a function of handlebar height, but rather established by your leg length. Handlebar height is generally a personal preference.
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For an XC rider, you should have your seat height set so you have just a little bit of bend in the knee left at the bottom of the pedal strokes. XC riders also typically ride with their bars lower than the saddle. It makes for quicker steering as you are loading more weight onto the front wheel. It also decreases your aerodynamic profile.
All Mountain, Dirt Jumpers and Dowhillers typically have higher handlebar setups. Smaller riders also tend to ride with higher handlebars due to the physical restraints of bicycle geometry.
All Mountain, Dirt Jumpers and Dowhillers typically have higher handlebar setups. Smaller riders also tend to ride with higher handlebars due to the physical restraints of bicycle geometry.
