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Old 01-30-12 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by AngryScientist
i think i'm missing what you're saying, my saddle rails are parallel to the ground, but the saddle is level. arent saddle rails usually level with the saddle, therefor level saddle; level saddle rails?
I disagree...going from your photo your rails look to have 1-2 degrees of tilt upward and your saddle 1-2 degrees of tilt downward. Very slight amounts but that's my perception. And by the way I'm not trying to bag on your set up; it looks right to me and if it feels right to you then that's what matters.

As far as level rails::level saddle, I don't think that is the case. Level rails for most saddles means nose pointing down.

I would amend the OP just by saying that people should at least start with a level saddle, reasonable saddle-height and stem length, so at least they're going from a sane starting point. If through time and experience they feel that having their saddle pointing toward their front hub, a seatpost that looks like it belongs on an MTB and a flipped-and-slammed 140mm stem, then fine.

P.S. nice bike!
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