Originally Posted by
Yo Spiff
I've always used the rule of thumb that your knee should be just slightly bent when at full extension while pedaling. That gets me pretty close and I can find tune it from there over a couple of rides.
That's a good rule of thumb. That's how I try to explain for people who don't have the patience for more complicated explanations. BTW, is it the same for mountain bikes? I tried telling my non-biking friend that his seat was too low, but he said it's supposed to be lower on a mountain bike. I don't ride mountain bikes, so I couldn't really say anything.