saddle down
10-08-14, 07:25 PM
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saddle down
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The guy that owns this bike says he does massive commutes and touring with this bike. I pointed out that he would have to expend a lot of energy just keeping himself in the saddle - he disagrees and says it's fine.
Would anyone here ride with a saddle pointed like that? I know the bike is leaning against a wall, even so the nose is definitely pointing down.
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10-08-14, 07:38 PM
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10-08-14, 08:33 PM
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Naw, I couldn't ride on that . . .
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10-08-14, 08:44 PM
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Have you ever tried cycling with the nose down? You are constantly needing to push yourself back up the seat. Even if it is comfortable, you are wasting so much energy and form just staying on the bike.
I'm trying to get the guy to look at his bike differently. If someone offers me advice I listen.
10-09-14, 06:28 AM
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A tipped down saddle is a sign that the saddle might be too high. But we are all built differently, and some people need it that way.
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10-09-14, 08:40 AM
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Click on pic to get a bigger picture.
The guy that owns this bike says he does massive commutes and touring with this bike. I pointed out that he would have to expend a lot of energy just keeping himself in the saddle - he disagrees and says it's fine.
Would anyone here ride with a saddle pointed like that? I know the bike is leaning against a wall, even so the nose is definitely pointing down.
10-09-14, 08:43 AM
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There are as many variety of saddle positions as there are riders, what works for them works for them.
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10-09-14, 08:47 AM
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I think the bigger issue is the cat attached to the pedal. PETA is going to come after you.
10-09-14, 09:32 AM
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Laces out, Marino!
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10-09-14, 10:20 AM
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Between this and the thread about squeaky chains, it must be Other People's Problems Week
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10-10-14, 06:39 AM
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I think my butt would go on strike after 4 minutes.
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10-10-14, 09:00 AM
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I've recently bought a new saddle, and had a fun time getting it positioned right, since the fact that it was digging into my crotchal area was relieved by pitching the nose UP, which is kind of counter-intuitive.
All I can say is, if he has gone on all sorts of tours and long rides with this set up, and he's okay with it, then the set up must be okay for him. I'd love to see a video of his riding style though. To stay in position, he just about has to be almost-standing on the pedals, or leaning heavily on the handlebars.
All I can say is, if he has gone on all sorts of tours and long rides with this set up, and he's okay with it, then the set up must be okay for him. I'd love to see a video of his riding style though. To stay in position, he just about has to be almost-standing on the pedals, or leaning heavily on the handlebars.
10-10-14, 10:38 AM
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A friend of mine rides with his saddle tilted even a bit more than that. He's been doing it for years and seems to be comfortable on 100+ mile rides. I don't think I would be for even a few miles, but it works for him.
10-10-14, 10:47 AM
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Wild guess, he's getting the benefit of a noseless saddle without get the a noseless saddle.
My brother-out-law put one of these on his bike, he likes it. I don't get it, but I have no interest in getting into a detailed conversation about why this saddle is better for wedding tackle.
My brother-out-law put one of these on his bike, he likes it. I don't get it, but I have no interest in getting into a detailed conversation about why this saddle is better for wedding tackle.
10-11-14, 05:40 AM
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Wild guess, he's getting the benefit of a noseless saddle without get the a noseless saddle.
My brother-out-law put one of these on his bike, he likes it. I don't get it, but I have no interest in getting into a detailed conversation about why this saddle is better for wedding tackle.
My brother-out-law put one of these on his bike, he likes it. I don't get it, but I have no interest in getting into a detailed conversation about why this saddle is better for wedding tackle.
Maybe this instead:
or
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