Originally Posted by
Redbullet
The post was somehow “derailed” in some unexpected directions. Nobody intends to spoil seat back adjustment to squeeze a few km more from the rear tire. I had the feeling that my body goes too far back on the saddle, like I need the saddle to be reset a little back.
Then I wondered whether the faster wearing rate of the back tire can be a sign that my position is already too far back. Finally, I set the saddle back with around 1.3 cm.
Yeah, well it still remains that tire wear indicates nothing more than the fact that there is more weight and drive forces on the rear tire than the front, as is the case in most bikes. I use a very setback saddle position, and I imagine the rear tire wears a bit faster for me than people who use a very forward position, but that's just how it is.