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2004-07-01 6:45 AM

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Subject: seat height
how do u work out the correct seat height? is there a formulae of some sort?

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andy

2004-07-01 9:07 AM
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Subject: RE: seat height

Sit on your bike while leaning against a wall, or door jamb, or in a trainer

Get your pedals in the 12:00 and 6:00 positions
that's straight up and down
look down at your leg in the six o'clock position,
Your knee should be almost, but not quite straight

Personally I reccommend using the above time-honored method mixed with real-world experience (in other words, do the rough adjustments as above, then take the bike out for a short ride in a quiet area, and take a wrench and a bit of tape with you)
the tape is so that you can mark your previous adjustments without having to scratch your seatpost

2004-07-01 9:10 AM
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Subject: RE: seat height
cool sounds good thanks

the thing is when i am going fast, especially on a slight decline i can feel my bottom coming out the seat which makes the bike unstable, and hard to hold a good position, i figure this may mean the seat needs to be higher

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Edited by ginger ninja 2004-07-01 9:11 AM
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