Originally Posted by
PeteHski
I've tried Steve Hogg's balance method (which appears to be quite popular among UK fitters), but that didn't really nail it down to any specific position i.e. I feel "balanced" anywhere over at least a 50 mm range. So while I like the concept, ultimately I didn't find it all that useful in setting a specific saddle setback.
If you're getting a usable range of 5 centimeters (that would be about two inches), you're probably not doing it right. What is your cruising torso angle, or what is your handlebar height in relation to the saddle?