Tilting seat - more speed

pamuzu
pamuzu Posts: 89
edited May 2010 in Road beginners
Hi,

Is it normal to have your seat tilted forward. I set mine forward this week so feels like im slipping off and its added at least 2mph in flat speed? I assume that's due to downward drive?

Phil
Phil

Comments

  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    It's normal to have the saddle level.
  • laughingboy
    laughingboy Posts: 248
    Saddle position can affect your speed in various ways. Correct saddle height can make a surprising difference to power transfer. To a lesser extent fore-aft saddle position can affect power transfer, but this alters your centre of gravity on the bike - a too far forward saddle can lead to you putting too much weight on your hands, for example.

    As for tilt, different people and different saddles interact in different ways. If you find it comfortable to have the saddle tilted forward, and don't find that you are tired of fighting the tendancy to slip forwards, then go for it.

    I can't see how, but it may be that you ride in a more aerodynamic position with your saddle tilted forward. Who knows?

    The general advice usually given is to start with a level saddle, and make adjustments only if this doesn't work for you - i.e. it is uncomfortable.
  • laughingboy
    laughingboy Posts: 248
    Saddle position can affect your speed in various ways. Correct saddle height can make a surprising difference to power transfer. To a lesser extent fore-aft saddle position can affect power transfer, but this alters your centre of gravity on the bike - a too far forward saddle can lead to you putting too much weight on your hands, for example.

    As for tilt, different people and different saddles interact in different ways. If you find it comfortable to have the saddle tilted forward, and don't find that you are tired of fighting the tendancy to slip forwards, then go for it.

    I can't see how, but it may be that you ride in a more aerodynamic position with your saddle tilted forward. Who knows?

    The general advice usually given is to start with a level saddle, and make adjustments only if this doesn't work for you - i.e. it is uncomfortable.

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