Seat Position

canada16

Hey guys me again.

I have just put my order in for the Focus Superbud at www.wiggle.co.uk.

But after reading some german reviews, it says great bike if the seat position fits.

Can the seat be altered or can i buy a post to adjust if this is not right for me?

Thanks

Splasher

You can move the seatpost up and down (around 250mm) and the seat back and forward (about 25mm) to get the best position. If the bike's the wrong size though, swap it.

canada16

Hey thanks for that.

I have always rode on a 18" bike so I know that will be good.

But just a bit worried how a major reviews goes on about the position of the seat or the post.

Just dont see why they would mention it if it could be rectified.

Thanks again

ride_whenever

You can alse get a layback or inline post to give you a bit more length adjustment

canada16

Thanks guys was a bit worried about this.

Been waiting since october to get this bike and arriving mid jan and did not want to be let down.

stumpyjon

You can usually tilt the saddle up and down as well. You'll probably have too much adjustment at first. My advice is take an allen key out with you when you first ride and play with different seat poisitions, forward / back up / down until it feels right.

Don't worry, should really just be down to your preference.

canada16

Hey

I was just wondering is the frame position is making the seating positon stretched?

If so can you but a post that has a curve on it, just in case seat needs to be pulled forward a bit

Thanks again guys

Splasher

The ideal way to set up your bike for cross country or road cycling (where you're putting down the power for long periods of time) and assuming you want to avoid knee problems as you get older, is to first off set the saddle relative to the bottom bracket so your pedal cycle is correct.

To do this, your knee-cap should be directly above the spindle of your pedal with your crank at 3 o'clock.

Then, you set your reach by changing your stem and steerer spacers accordingly.

Because of this three way interplay (bum, feet, hands), and because horizontally you only have about an inch of adjustment between bum and feet (seat rails), and about 2 inches between bum and hands (stem) it is important to buy your frame on length first and seat tube height second.