Originally Posted by
big chainring
Are you guys actually using a tape measure? I know the height my saddle should be by standing next to the bike and putting my hand on the saddle. It should be right ...... there!
When purchasing my first good ten speed I did that and the mechanic at the store said how do you know that's the right height without sitting on it. I told him all my bike saddless are right ..... there!
Long hours in the saddle.
I actually use a tape measure. And a laser x/y level. The problem with the method you've described is that it doesnt take into acount any differences that there might be in bottom bracket height.