Originally Posted by
ricohman
Thanks for the tips.
I am going to try and set up that saddle with the plumb line method. If I can move the saddle rearward a few mm this would be double at the cranks.
I could then lower the saddle as a result. This may make the bike feel larger.
Could take some time though.
You should start by measuring your cycling inseam. Stand (bare feet, hard floor) with your back to a wall, shove a book up into your crotch so it pushes up hard but is also hard against the wall, and measure the distance to the floor, to the millimeter. You will probably need an assistant. Multiply by 1.09, this is teh starting point for the distance between the center of your saddle top and the center of the pedal spindle, with the cranks aligned with the seat tube. This is just a starting point, and may need to be fine-tuned as you ride and feel things out.
As you move the saddle forward or backward, you may need to raise or lower it slightly to restore correct height.
"... would be double at teh cranks ..." ?? I don't think this makes sense, can you clarify what you mean?
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