Saddle bounce and height sweet spot
06-28-13, 02:50 PM
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Saddle bounce and height sweet spot
Ever since I have ridden since experimenting with my saddle height, I have been noticing that I bounce on my saddle during higher cadence pedaling-- should I be raising or lowering my saddle to counter that? I just can't seem to find the position I had before, when I had really dialed in my sweet spot.
06-28-13, 03:05 PM
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Work on your pedal stroke to pedal smoother. Your saddle should be at the proper height to get the most amount of power.
06-28-13, 05:03 PM
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Raising the saddle slightly may help. Otherwise, as clausen notes, work on your pedal stroke. I've found riding fixed gear helped smooth my pedal stroke considerably, even back on a derailleur bike.
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Ever since I have ridden since experimenting with my saddle height, I have been noticing that I bounce on my saddle during higher cadence pedaling-- should I be raising or lowering my saddle to counter that? I just can't seem to find the position I had before, when I had really dialed in my sweet spot.
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Either you bounce a lot, or spin up to 150 rpm before shifting ?
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06-29-13, 02:01 PM
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No, probably 110 or so if I were to guess, I don't have a cadence monitor. After that I either shift, or stand as I'm obviously sprinting.
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110 isn't very high to start bouncing or sprinting. When I am doing high speed cadence drills I am smooth till 140-150. These drills are best done on a trainer.
