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04-07.-2003, 05:01 AM
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Location: South Africa
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Saddle Adjustment
HI THERE
ANY ADVICE ON HOW TO LEVEL MY ROAD BIKE'S SADDLE ? ITS BEEN A REAL PAIN ON THE ARSE LATELY.IVE HEARD OF VARIOUS WAYS, BUT WHICH IS THE CORRECT ONE? REGARDS BRETT147 |
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04-07.-2003, 12:53 PM
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Join Date: May 2003
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What kind of pain?, and where?
How long have you had the saddle? Are you having any other pains? I think that is about it, as long as you are keeping clean, don't have hemroids, havn't bruised your butt or anything else that might have potentially hurt it.. There are many online articles about saddle height and position. Try going to www.google.com and using the search query "saddle butt pain" or insert whatever hurts in the place of butt. Or you can post what hurts and where, ect... and I will give you my amateur opinion. Though I would say most opinions out there are questionably professional, well technically all of them are, if you are critical, but, no matter there is a wealth of valuble information out there (and in here). Jacob |
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04-07.-2003, 12:54 PM
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If you just want information on how to adjust the angle of the saddle, I would suggest going to a bike shop. If that isn't an option, than describe the clamp.
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05-07.-2003, 04:11 AM
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Thanks for the reply but ,which is the correct way to level a saddle?
brett147 |
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05-07.-2003, 05:26 AM
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There are two ways that I know, both involve loosening the saddle first.
The first kind of saddle has a set of two circular plates with teeth that prevent them from roatating when tightly closed. After loosening, you should just tilt the saddle a few degrees or even minutes in the direction you please, then tighten. The second kind has a plate that rests on top of the rails, when you loosen the bolt the plat will become loose, if you slide it towards the front/back the seat will tilt accordingly. If you loosen the bolt it should be fairly self explanetory, just move the seat and see what moves with it, whatever moves with it is probably associated with the seat angle. Almost everything about your bike is similar in complexity, just watch how it does it's job, and work with it. Remember to tighten the bolts back up ect... don't hurt yourself, if you feel that you lack in mechanical aptitude, just go get a mechanic to show you. |
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