Originally posted by RainmanP
A few months ago someone referenced the Wrench Science website's bike fitting calculator. I went through the process and came up with, among the other measurements obviously, a recommended center bb-saddle distance that was right on .883 (or is it .833?) of inseam which I had read numerous times before and which had been recommended by a young racer friend as well. So I lowered my saddle the 5-7 cm from the position I had been riding. This took a little getting used to but seemed to be working ok. On a couple of rides recently my left hamstring has felt like it wanted to cramp up. Maybe it's psychological, but it just seems like my legs never get very extended and especially at the top of the pedal stroke my legs feel really shortened. I have been riding this saddle height for about 3-4 months now so you would think I should be used to it. Should I give in and start raising my saddles a bit at a time?
FWIW, I do some stretching every day, and I am more of a spinner than a masher.
I would appreciate any thoughts on this.
Thanks,
Raymond
Ray, I'd move the seat to what's consistently comfortable for you. WS's calculations don't taken into count one's personal riding style. I used WS's measurements also when building up my bike and after riding for awhile, adjusting my seat differently then advised.
