Originally Posted by
AUPedla
The shape of the saddle is irrelevant as a single point of reference. The shape of the saddle is just another variable, just like cleat position and saddle height. You can have a saddle of one shape that 'fits' at a certain saddle height and not at another saddle height.
Agree 100%.
Originally Posted by
AUPedla
The 'fit' is a combination of all these variables. Fit your cleats first, then your saddle height, then seat fore/aft, then seat tilt, repeat until you have it suited to the rider. Hence why I suggested, once all the other variables are set, start with the saddle at 0 degrees and go from there.
HUH?
Fitting a saddle (or any other aspect of bike fit) is not a linear process. Yes, there is a chronology of basic steps one might go through at the outset, but to claim that the process starts with cleat position and ends with seat tilt does a disservice to the OP. And to advise someone to start with a 0 degree tilt regardless of saddle shape also does a disservice to the OP.
Do you also recommend that everyone start the fitting process on the same frame size regardless of height "and then go from there"? No, that would be silly. So why take this approach with saddles?