How To Set Your Bike Saddle Height Quickly

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Discover how you can set your bike saddle height quickly and accurately! Here, Manon shows you a step-by-step guide on how to achieve the right fit for your bike, ensuring comfort and performance so you can sit comfortably every time you go for a ride!
Fun fact 👉 The 0.883 measurement was made famous by 3x Tour de France winner Greg LeMond, but it was actually his coach, Cyrille Guimard, who discovered it way back in the 1980’s.
Introduction 00:00
Let’s Get Started 00:29
The Heel Method 00:58
Flexibility Matters 02:08
Inseam Measurement 02:25
Saddle Angle & Position 04:43
Checks To Make Sure Everything Is Correct 05:45
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@gcn
@gcn 27 күн бұрын
What is your method for finding the correct saddle height? Let us know 👇
@thejeffinvade
@thejeffinvade 27 күн бұрын
By watching the 10th GCN video on how to set saddle height.
@___Bebo___
@___Bebo___ 27 күн бұрын
For me I just mess with it until I'm not getting saddle sores, because there are like 1-2 positions only on every saddle where I don't get them, heh. About a week of trial and error then I'm locked in. The heel method actually works better than the measuring method for me, never had much success with the measuring method.
@The1trueDave
@The1trueDave 27 күн бұрын
I use the heel method, seems to work OK...
@marcelbarbey2257
@marcelbarbey2257 27 күн бұрын
Stand next to your bike in socks. Find your greater trochanter, that bony part on the side of the hip. The top of the saddle needs to be in line with that bony part. Works like a charm for me
@Jari1973
@Jari1973 27 күн бұрын
OMG what a bike 👍 and girl 🥰 I have a 2 cm distance where I don't know what the correct saddle height is.. I know what is too low and what is too high.. but in that area I don't know what the correct height is.. does anyone else have the same problem??
@davem6442
@davem6442 27 күн бұрын
I've used the .883 x inseam for decades and for stem length there was the old rule of elbow to saddle and tip of fingers should brush the handlebar. Plumb bob or a simple nut on a string suspended from bottom of knee cap should hang to ball of foot sitting close to over the spindle when a crank is pointed at the 90 degree position to set toe clip or shoe clip position and seat forward/back position.
@princeedmunddukeofedinburg
@princeedmunddukeofedinburg 27 күн бұрын
damn
@gidzlopez
@gidzlopez 26 күн бұрын
And just like that, figured out today how bike fitters actually do it!
@Oystercatcherr
@Oystercatcherr 25 күн бұрын
Wow great post
@J-Kestrel
@J-Kestrel 25 күн бұрын
Thank you for this
@grahamaustin9085
@grahamaustin9085 21 күн бұрын
My saddle height is 40mm higher than the 0-883 method - and I can rest my heel on the pedal.
@kernel2684
@kernel2684 27 күн бұрын
I'm a simple man, I see Manon on the thumbnail and click to learn about anything.
@DaigoroToyama
@DaigoroToyama 27 күн бұрын
As always, Manon explains things in an easy-to-understand manner. I wish she would produce more instructional/educational videos. I use the heel method, except I set the crank arm parallel to the seat tube as opposed to 6 o'clock. I've tried other methods and feel like this gives me the best baseline.
@gcn
@gcn 27 күн бұрын
Always a pleasure to film with Manon! Are there any other subjects we should cover?
@DaigoroToyama
@DaigoroToyama 26 күн бұрын
@@gcn I'd love to see her focus on the hand position on the drops. My issue is that if I hold the drops comfortably, then I can't reach the brakes. If I position my hands to be able to access the brakes, then I'm not very comfortable.
@bungg1337
@bungg1337 27 күн бұрын
I like how you explain everything. Im a beginner, only ride a road bike since februari 24. This really helps! Video added to favorites😊
@JonCannings
@JonCannings 27 күн бұрын
We're here to help all cyclists! Thanks for the comment.
@gcn
@gcn 27 күн бұрын
Welcome to the wonderful world of cycling 🙌
@andreagasparoni8515
@andreagasparoni8515 27 күн бұрын
I've always used the heel method. After looking at the video, I immediately tried the inseam measurement and tested the resulting distance on my two bikes: in both cases it fits exactly the saddle height! 🎉🍾😄
@gcn
@gcn 27 күн бұрын
Yay! Always cool to know you are doing the right thing 🙌
@boochie3933
@boochie3933 26 күн бұрын
Very educational and well explained, will definitely use this.
@Patrik6606
@Patrik6606 27 күн бұрын
I use the inseam times 1.09 method and I measure from the pedal axel. It works for me 😊
@osm6435
@osm6435 27 күн бұрын
That's what I read in a 1980s cycle training for fitness booklet. Find for Winter bike with thicker layers, subtract 1/2 cm. Also need to move saddle forward/back so front knee joint over pedal spindle with pedals horizontal.
@Luchopapa16
@Luchopapa16 27 күн бұрын
The inseam x 1.09 method seems good because presumably it takes into account crank length. I tried this and the other two methods in this video and got almost the exact same number/height all three times 😂
@gerbryf
@gerbryf 25 күн бұрын
Great video, thanks Manon!
@Gamebreaker08
@Gamebreaker08 27 күн бұрын
I'm a simple man. I see Manon, I hit like & comment!
@gcn
@gcn 27 күн бұрын
Luckily the instructions in the video aren't too tough 😉
@racheeeed
@racheeeed 27 күн бұрын
Thank you Manon.
@adamc209
@adamc209 27 күн бұрын
Great informative video, thanks Manon 👏🏻
@gcn
@gcn 27 күн бұрын
You're welcome 🙌
@kiwisteve408
@kiwisteve408 13 күн бұрын
A reminder that the .883 (A.K.A. Lemond method, developed by Cyrille Guimard) has 2 steps, the inseam x .883 calculation and THEN an adjustment to offset 1. Crank length (the .883 assumes 172.5 cranks, so add or subtract for longer or shorter, e.g. 175mm = reduction of 2.5mm) and 2. Pedal stack (the .883 method assumes old school clip + strap pedals), modern pedals have less stack height so a necessary reduction is necessary (approx 3mm), if you are going to use a formula please use the whole thing...
@geoffreyhoney122
@geoffreyhoney122 27 күн бұрын
Super helpful video Manon & gcn! These are always worth going over! Just helped our eldest when they were getting a new commuter bike. This is Super helpful for bike sizing too! I found with my Brooks B17 saddle on my Kona Sutra Touring Bike, I had to play a bit with the fore/after. A plumb line (or screw hanging from a thread if you don't have a plumb line) from the centre of the knee to the pedal spindle (ball of foot) really helped. Had to do it all again because we got Cirrus cylcles Kinekt Bodyfloat suspension seatposts. (First heard about them on gcn few years back). Keep this great content coming! Love it!
@gcn
@gcn 27 күн бұрын
Great to hear you've found a way to get comfy 🙌
@markbooth6745
@markbooth6745 27 күн бұрын
Good video Manon. 😃👍
@lucianoalves2620
@lucianoalves2620 27 күн бұрын
Ótimas dicas
@melibaut
@melibaut 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@gcn
@gcn 27 күн бұрын
You're welcome! Now go out and hit it 🙌
@filippopogacar
@filippopogacar 27 күн бұрын
Interesting tips
@supermankent1041
@supermankent1041 27 күн бұрын
For font to back seat position, i was taught that the Tibial Tuberosity (the bump on the shin bone just below the knee cap) should be directly over the pedal axle when in the front horizontal position. Dropping a plumbline is an easy way to do that.
@Andrew-rf2tt
@Andrew-rf2tt 6 күн бұрын
Have used the 1.09 method for 30 years of injury free riding. Plumb bob from the knee to the ball of the foot and pedal spindle sets the forward/back position.
@markusmencke8059
@markusmencke8059 27 күн бұрын
Helpful video. If you have a laser distance measure, you can use the book method even easier. Just set the Laser to the correct measure method (top-of-device, where the laser optics are), put it on the ridge of the book pointing down on the floor, and push the button. (If you don’t have a book long enough for this, use a spirit level.) Plus, this base number will not change (much) during your cycling life. You may have to account for different crank lengths, shoes and pedal combos, change in position and hip angles (more upright or less) and such, but legs don‘t change their length, usually. With that number, any even just semi-competent bike shop will be able to select a fitting bike frame and do the the basic adjustments for you, so your new bike will fit your needs from day one. Ride On!
@krishnansrinivasan830
@krishnansrinivasan830 27 күн бұрын
Awesome & Thanks :)
@simonwoodthrillerwriter
@simonwoodthrillerwriter 27 күн бұрын
Great video. The calculation was really helpful and confirmed my estimate was pretty on the money. Depending on crank length there will be some fine adjusting.
@Graps19
@Graps19 25 күн бұрын
165 to 175 cranks is a big difference. So the .883 is just a starting point. The 1.09 method is better, but still a starting point. Ride and see how it feels.
@camillo7834
@camillo7834 23 күн бұрын
Very good!! Thank you 😉
@gcn
@gcn 23 күн бұрын
Our pleasure!
@lehtjug
@lehtjug 27 күн бұрын
When you get older and you have slipped disk it’s tricky to find numb free position. Everyone who have a healthy spine can be happy. Others might have better days and worst days.
@JonCannings
@JonCannings 27 күн бұрын
Hope you're ok, sounds painful
@lehtjug
@lehtjug 27 күн бұрын
@@JonCannings it’s not bad anymore. Sure it leaves bit of symptoms what it means if i ride with my roadbike vibrations from the road can cause bit of numbness. That doesn’t happen when i do indoor training. First time it gave bit of sciatica kind of issues but those days are over. I’m pretty fine now thx.
@oscarcaruso204
@oscarcaruso204 25 күн бұрын
The book method works ! Thank you
@gcn
@gcn 23 күн бұрын
You're welcome!
@SBoots29
@SBoots29 11 күн бұрын
And very timely. I have come to the conclusion my saddle is not quite the way it should be. I will try this. Cheers
@paulgrimshaw8334
@paulgrimshaw8334 27 күн бұрын
Put a few turns of electrical tape around the seat post. Any subsequent crinkling will indicate something isn’t tight enough. Once everything is dialled in, paint witness marks on the post and collar.
@gcn
@gcn 27 күн бұрын
That is a great little tip there! Another product is to use the bracket of a reflector. Tighten it in place, push it down as far as it will go on the seatpost/seatclamp interface and you are in the knowledge that if you remove your seatpost, you have the exact height again when it comes to reinstalling!
@chrisdavis8399
@chrisdavis8399 27 күн бұрын
I also keep a pic on my phone of the gradations on the seat post for reference, especially while fine tuning on the road after initial adjustment.
@greggsenne1268
@greggsenne1268 27 күн бұрын
Weight distribution fore and aft is a good check on saddle position. Should be about 40% on the front wheel. Don't overlook stem length. A stem that's too short or too long has a tendency to move your point of contact with the saddle.
@coachjohn
@coachjohn 27 күн бұрын
Great advice as I'm setting the hight on my fiance new bike today
@James-zu1ij
@James-zu1ij 27 күн бұрын
With my fore foot in the peddle, I adjust the height Just to the point where my knee can adopt 2 positions easily i.e. fore and aft with out any tension forcing it back to straight. For a quick adjust and go, I use the heel + 1/2cm method. I found this latter method in one of Lance Armstrongs books. Im of the opinion you should always have a slightly forward tilt on the saddle since your hands will alway impart a little force backwards.
@coaltit1
@coaltit1 15 күн бұрын
I wish bike geometry was better. All the websites say I should be a 54 medium (I'm 5'9"). I went to a bike shop to try a Specialized Allez and the 52 small (5'4" to 5'7") fit me perfectly. Without checking I would never have thought a bike "meant" for someone 5" shorter than me would fit. For reference I also tried a Trek and a Giant and I found the small fitted me best as well.
@alphamrc309
@alphamrc309 27 күн бұрын
22,222 views and 1.1k likes is as satisfying to my OCD as it is a crime against how good this video is #TeamManon
@gcn
@gcn 27 күн бұрын
You know what to do! Like, share, comment! Tell you Nan, tell your cat!
@GNX157
@GNX157 26 күн бұрын
In addition to my other post, it’s important to mention that crank arm length is just as critical as seat height. If you set your seat height to where it should be at the bottom of the pedal stroke, it’s very possible if you’re a short leg person on a bike with too long of cranks, that you’ll have an issue with the pedal bringing your leg up too high into your gut or putting your leg at a mechanical disadvantage at the top of the stroke, maybe making your knee kick out to the side. So if you’re 5’7’ or shorter, you’ll likely benefit from cranks 170mm or shorter, and if you’re shorter than 5’6, you definitely want to consider 165mm arms.
@reinholdachleitner2069
@reinholdachleitner2069 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the saddle height set up tips,hair looks great.💯👌🏻💪🏻🚴‍♂️
@cccycling5835
@cccycling5835 27 күн бұрын
Years of experimentation and I've landed on 70cm exactly from the tip of the saddle to the middle of the crankshaft, and then I adapt it from there depending on the bike.
@gcn
@gcn 27 күн бұрын
nice! that helps it is a round number too!
@mansb7570
@mansb7570 26 күн бұрын
Can you please explain how you can take your inseam *0,883 ? It dosnt take the crank arm length in regard?
@The1trueDave
@The1trueDave 27 күн бұрын
3:46 I'm curious as to why the 0.883 factor is used nowadays. When I was first getting into cycling in the late 80s the received wisdom was to use 1.09 x inseam *but* this was the saddle - pedal axle measurement. I used this for years but tend to settle for the 'heel' method now (caveat: I've never ridden competitively). The modern method neglects the crankarm length which, it seems, would result in a slightly higher saddle (when compared with the 1.09 method) if you have short legs and a comparatively lower saddle for long-legged riders*. Still, I guess if it works that's fine! *because crankarm lengths vary less than rider height, so when you add that back onto the 0.883 x inseam measurement a 165 crank will be proportionally longer on a short rider than a 180mm crank would be to a tall rider...
@hurriedlemon8146
@hurriedlemon8146 26 күн бұрын
Whats the crank position when measuring pedal axle?
@The1trueDave
@The1trueDave 26 күн бұрын
@@hurriedlemon8146 In line with the seat tube (pedal low not high obvs). I instinctively prefer this way because it accounts for crank length too.
@davem6442
@davem6442 21 күн бұрын
It was the measurement from trial and error plus the factor from professionals in several old bike maintenance or repair books from decades ago.
@adambrickley1119
@adambrickley1119 26 күн бұрын
I haven't felt the need to adjust my seat height for ages, i hit the wall sits reasonably hard this week and felt i needed to raise it by a couple of mm.
@markkabuto
@markkabuto 20 күн бұрын
Alternatively, to check if you're sat correctly, look at how rock-solid Manon looks around the 6:00 mark. Makes me wanna get on my bike right now.
@TazioN
@TazioN 27 күн бұрын
I use the heel method. Than after admiring how cool my bike looks with a high saddle I go for a ride, and lower it by 1cm. I also know that if I stand over the top tube the nose of the saddle touching around my coccyx I’m almost right.
@hurriedlemon8146
@hurriedlemon8146 27 күн бұрын
@gcn Does the inseam x 0,883 method works for all heights? Does it work for Conor? Whats his inseam and saddle height? Thanks for the video.
@mansb7570
@mansb7570 26 күн бұрын
and how does it work with different crank arm´s lenth´s.?
@cozyian
@cozyian 27 күн бұрын
3:52 - I did the formula but I found comfort when I reduced 1cm of the measurement.
@mariolignini1512
@mariolignini1512 27 күн бұрын
thicker book needed?!
@cozyian
@cozyian 27 күн бұрын
@@mariolignini1512 no, I just find more power and pedalling efficiency when I lowered my saddle 1cm when I got the initial measurement with the book, tape measure and formula
@luissandoval7095
@luissandoval7095 27 күн бұрын
Looking radiant Manon ! Thank you for the great Video!
@mvm9407
@mvm9407 27 күн бұрын
I learnt elsewhere that, in order to calculate saddle height via the LeMond method (inseam x 0,883), one has to measure the inseam while standing barefoot, which doesn't sound very logical to me. Any thoughts on that?
@christopherweiland7005
@christopherweiland7005 27 күн бұрын
What’s the reason to calculate yy x 0,883? Where’s the 0,883 coming from? Thank you ❤
@balsamfir1688
@balsamfir1688 27 күн бұрын
I think you can compensate for a low saddle but a high saddle may be a problem whose only solution is to be lowered. I have some bikes with a lower saddle and some with a higher one and I find it beneficial to ride in multiple positions. Lower saddle will give the knee joints more stress I find
@brookes79
@brookes79 27 күн бұрын
I've got two road bikes, one was a few cm too low & the other one was a few too high. 👍🏻
@sylvaintrepanier5598
@sylvaintrepanier5598 20 күн бұрын
I would say, the heel method is fine with me. But I have one shorter leg, so could be best to check both.
@bengt_axle
@bengt_axle 27 күн бұрын
Carbon paste for a carbon seat post and grease for a metal-on-metal set up is very helpful, especially for a bike that stays outside, like a commuter bike. Apply it to the seat post to prevent corrosion. Carbon paste will also prevent a seat post from slipping when the collar is tightened to the right spec.
@johnnunn8688
@johnnunn8688 27 күн бұрын
The Badger’s method was to raise the saddle height by increments until your hips rock, then take the saddle back down the last increment.
@bengt_axle
@bengt_axle 27 күн бұрын
It is very important to always ride with the appropriate hex key (e.g. 5mm). Because once you make an adjustment, very often the retaining bolt(s) will work loose (both on the saddle rail and the seat post clamp) because the body weight and movement causes the hardware to flex, and one should not over-tighten them the first time, especially with carbon fibre parts. Check the bolts after 15, 30, 60 and 120 minutes of riding. If you re-tighten once, typically it will not need to be re-tightened again. Thread locker can also be used once the right saddle height has been confirmed.
@JonCannings
@JonCannings 27 күн бұрын
Great tips. Plus, once comfortable and happy with the position . Make a note of the measurements 👍
@grahamriley8124
@grahamriley8124 27 күн бұрын
Some of us have used the heel method for 30+ years!
@gcn
@gcn 27 күн бұрын
it it aint broken, dont try to fix it!
@Alan_Hans__
@Alan_Hans__ 27 күн бұрын
Good video but there's a couple of issues with the methods shown. The first method doesn't take into account the stack height. This can vary nearly 10mm between the different types of pedals/cleats. It also is kinda assuming that you are riding in road bike shoes which have essentially no depth between your heel and the shoe heel. Mountain bike shoes can easily have 15-20mm of heel that road bike shoes don't. The second method doesn't allow for variations in crank length. With crank ranges between 160 and 180mm there is a 20mm range that isn't accounted for. The inseam measurement method should be used and scaled to suit the pedal position at 6 o'clock rather than the centre of the BB.
@Przemo-c
@Przemo-c 27 күн бұрын
I alwas struggled with perfect saddle height but turns out it was a crank length issue. Im 172cm and i used ro ride 170mm cranks and 167.5 now im on 160mm and its no longer an issue no need to perfect the saddle height as now its more forgiving. Its too bad iys wo expensive to play around with crank lengths.
@romarMacrissabella
@romarMacrissabella 18 күн бұрын
Baby😍😍
@sebasforest963
@sebasforest963 27 күн бұрын
the .883 method is called the Greg Lemond method and he apparently rode 175 cranks. So maybe it'll end up a bit on the low side for shorter riders?
@marcodm
@marcodm 27 күн бұрын
Does it work in inches?
@kalijasin
@kalijasin 27 күн бұрын
The bike shop messed up my saddle height. I spent one-day readjusting it.
@dcv9460
@dcv9460 26 күн бұрын
Manon
@mipko
@mipko 27 күн бұрын
Saddly none of those methods worked for me I.e 0.883 method was 2.5 cm too low. Heal method was 2 cm too low and I was having neck and shoulder pain. Best bet for me was professional bike fitting. It was really good investment into my comfort.
@michael_klein52
@michael_klein52 27 күн бұрын
My saddle was so high once it hit in my groin 😅
@ucanskixc568
@ucanskixc568 27 күн бұрын
Yup your 2 methods are what I use to start from. The 88% rule of thumb has been in use for the 55 years that I have known about it. Ladies tend to spin more and keep their heels higher than men in my observations. Reach is where things get trickier. :) Keep riding, have fun.
@GNX157
@GNX157 26 күн бұрын
It’s hard to see what’s important in a video. It’s not as easy as it should be. If the persons got good body awareness, they’ll be able to tell when it’s close to right when it’s a little off, but not when it’s way off usually. So it’s important to get it close first. That said, most people have their seat to high, including those set from using motion tracking software. This is under pedaling load. So the important thing you’re looking for at full leg extension, or straightness, you want a smooth full extension moment, if the person has full control over that movement their height is either right or too low. When the extension is too much and you have a knee “flicker” as it extends back, if the knee angle gets too straight to where the quad overpowers the hamstring, then the seat is too high. That said, it’s better to start off too low than too high. When it’s too high, you will have body asymmetry compensation (one leg shorter, hip differences etc), but if it’s low, there won’t be body compensation. So my suggestion is, do the heel technique shown in the video, but from that measurement, lower the seat 15-20 mm, and start from there. Ride on a trainer or road for 20 mi, then every 3-4 minutes raise the seat 3mm. If you have decent body awareness of what your legs are doing, you get to a point where you feel you’re not in full control of your knees at the bottom of the stroke, usually just one. As soon as you feel that asymmetry difference, you want to lower the seat back down 2-3mm, and ride at that height for a while.
@rudyyeung6374
@rudyyeung6374 14 күн бұрын
Hmm. I did not use any of the methods in the video. The method I use is go and test riding the bike. When the pedal is at the lowest 6 o'clock position, the leg should not be 100% fully extended, but somewhere at 90 - 95%.
@LorenzoEnzooey
@LorenzoEnzooey 27 күн бұрын
Bruh how many videos does gcn have in adjusting saddle heights lol
@oldsquashmonkey
@oldsquashmonkey 27 күн бұрын
Allen key or torque wrench?
@gcn
@gcn 27 күн бұрын
Torque wrench to be safe!
@greggsenne1268
@greggsenne1268 27 күн бұрын
Torque wrench, especially with carbon frames.
@bengt_axle
@bengt_axle 27 күн бұрын
@@im-on-youtube Torx is the shape of the bolt head. Torque is a measurement device.
@remykaiser6414
@remykaiser6414 24 күн бұрын
The INSEAM x 0.883 method is empirical and dates from the 1980s. It does not take into account the cranks lenght , the position of the cleats, the thickness of the soles or the pedals, the arch of the shoes, etc.... By applying it as is, there is a strong chance that you will be sitting too high.
@gcn
@gcn 23 күн бұрын
hi, thanks for the comment! There is always likely to be a touch of refinement, but to get you into a good "ballpark" it does the job 👍
@tom6493
@tom6493 26 күн бұрын
As a rough guide, just line up the seat with the top of your hip.
@tonystroudlewis6333
@tonystroudlewis6333 16 күн бұрын
The .883 method does not take crank length into account.
@anciogargante6974
@anciogargante6974 26 күн бұрын
❤❤❤
@king_and_country
@king_and_country 25 күн бұрын
Manon rocks. That is all.
@gcn
@gcn 23 күн бұрын
Cheers
@bob4433
@bob4433 26 күн бұрын
The video shows her heel touching the pedal, but then she goes onto say your heel "should just about touch the pedal" which one is it?
@marcodm
@marcodm 27 күн бұрын
So what is the .883?
@stephenturkLA
@stephenturkLA 27 күн бұрын
It's an empirical factor that Greg LeMond and his coach came up with about 40 years ago. It sounds very precise, at three significant figures, but in practice it's best to think of it as the mean of a distribution - the optimum saddle height for you may be a little higher or lower than the formula suggests.
@Nigel555
@Nigel555 27 күн бұрын
Manon the best 👍
@surfskate3
@surfskate3 27 күн бұрын
Your saddle is at least one inch to low imo and toe clips don't alow your clip to be far enough forward. Your knee should be at less of a angle to max your power at the start of your stroke. I have been to so many bike mechanics that say the heal method is the best. But really only if you want to tire out fast and have 12 inch thick thighs
@lllengl.9660
@lllengl.9660 27 күн бұрын
Damnnn.... Manon. 😊😊
@boyfunny-rl5xr
@boyfunny-rl5xr 26 күн бұрын
why 0.883?for result 66?
@gcn
@gcn 23 күн бұрын
ah, its just an old methodology!
@saleh_hma
@saleh_hma 24 күн бұрын
First Method is more accurate, Second methode not accurate due to the different length of crank arm. Thanks
@kpflugshaupt
@kpflugshaupt 27 күн бұрын
Other stuff that can mess up your saddle fit: Riding with different shoes than the ones you set up the pedals with Riding with shorts that have more/less padding than the initial ones Changing pedals Changing the saddle (duh)
@gcn
@gcn 27 күн бұрын
good tips there!
@elizabethpoley6882
@elizabethpoley6882 27 күн бұрын
If my measuring tape here in the States has inches, do I still multiply by 0.883?
@sergyum
@sergyum 27 күн бұрын
Yes, and the result will be in inches
@elizabethpoley6882
@elizabethpoley6882 27 күн бұрын
@@sergyum Thanks for the info. Good to know.
@alainbellemare2168
@alainbellemare2168 21 күн бұрын
Mark your seat post , your position might need to change during a season, you might get stronger and more flexible , your shoes will get softer Newton third law
@yutehube4468
@yutehube4468 24 күн бұрын
Heel method doesn't work, the saddle will be too low. The only way is to keep raising it until you can't reach anymore then lower by 3mm or 5mm. When setup at the best height it will feel like you're jogging on the bike.
@Panagiotis-Skordilis
@Panagiotis-Skordilis 25 күн бұрын
The inseam method you show is wrong. You must pull up the book like you sit on the saddle, otherwise the numbers is wrong.
@WarHammerWH
@WarHammerWH 27 күн бұрын
Great video Manon thank you, but dirty shoes...
@destroy0614
@destroy0614 27 күн бұрын
變胖了 XD
@johnstrac
@johnstrac 27 күн бұрын
Black socks Manon ! WTF.
@13opacus
@13opacus 26 күн бұрын
Surely @4:30 this is not how your feet usually sit? You look like a ballerina.
@lambalike
@lambalike 27 күн бұрын
My method is adjusting it until I don’t fall on my butt.
@gcn
@gcn 27 күн бұрын
if that works for you!
@lambalike
@lambalike 13 күн бұрын
Thank you for the video btw! This video helped me realize that my saddle was pointed up too high.
@CheeseyWotsit
@CheeseyWotsit 27 күн бұрын
2:56 Errrrrr, that's not a flat wall.
@alainbellemare2168
@alainbellemare2168 21 күн бұрын
Don t forget Newton third law
@kc0lif
@kc0lif 11 күн бұрын
who's she
@ebikescrapper3925
@ebikescrapper3925 27 күн бұрын
Is Manon pregnant?
@tsekubbaloyan2100
@tsekubbaloyan2100 26 күн бұрын
Manon has always had lots of baby fat
@livegamingyt2833
@livegamingyt2833 27 күн бұрын
after zone 2 training manon got so cute and beautiful.
@tmill2001
@tmill2001 27 күн бұрын
Another Manon video I wont watch...there are already 1000 videos on this topic.
@eagerbob
@eagerbob 27 күн бұрын
And there are already 1000's of comments on all those video's combined. Yet you chose to leave yours....
@tmill2001
@tmill2001 25 күн бұрын
@eagerbob you are right I just unsubcribed to this channel. Enjoy the videos.
@anythingfor20bucks
@anythingfor20bucks 27 күн бұрын
"Go the professional route and get a bikefit" is a disgusting statement, bikefits are snake oil.
@billskolnik4908
@billskolnik4908 27 күн бұрын
Do I have to consider how big my warrior balls are when measuring my inseam?
@billeterk
@billeterk 26 күн бұрын
Only if you’re going to sit on them
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