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Bedders wrote:
> x-no-archive: yes
>
> got a basic £140 'mountain bike' (though one sniff of any rocks and it would
> probably run away..), but having probs getting a comfortable ride position-
> calves feeling very stiff, even after regular rides.
>
> rising the saddle pole, or getting the next frame size up would endanger my
> chances of a family life, so wondering if its easier to get shorter pedal
> cranks, or shift the saddle back somehow? its already at the rear limit..
>
If your frame is indeed sized correctly, the way to adjust riding
position is by simply raising/lowering the saddle height. For the best
spin, you'll want it so that your knee is very slightly bent at maximum
extension, i.e. at the bottom of your pedal stroke. Lowering your saddle
from this point to make riding more comfortable over rugged/downhill
terrain will give you more leeway to shift weight, but will come at the
expense of pedaling efficiency.
Your post implies that you're not encountering terrain that would
necessitate lowering your saddle, so you'll probably want to adjust it
as I mentioned. You should find that it results in the most comfortable
spin.
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> x-no-archive: yes
>
> got a basic £140 'mountain bike' (though one sniff of any rocks and it would
> probably run away..), but having probs getting a comfortable ride position-
> calves feeling very stiff, even after regular rides.
>
> rising the saddle pole, or getting the next frame size up would endanger my
> chances of a family life, so wondering if its easier to get shorter pedal
> cranks, or shift the saddle back somehow? its already at the rear limit..
>
If your frame is indeed sized correctly, the way to adjust riding
position is by simply raising/lowering the saddle height. For the best
spin, you'll want it so that your knee is very slightly bent at maximum
extension, i.e. at the bottom of your pedal stroke. Lowering your saddle
from this point to make riding more comfortable over rugged/downhill
terrain will give you more leeway to shift weight, but will come at the
expense of pedaling efficiency.
Your post implies that you're not encountering terrain that would
necessitate lowering your saddle, so you'll probably want to adjust it
as I mentioned. You should find that it results in the most comfortable
spin.
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