Is my saddle ok

mud skipper
mud skipper Posts: 24
edited August 2010 in MTB general
Hi this is my first post and i'm new to mtb'ing.

I was setting up my bike saddle when i noticed my saddle is as far back on the post as can be is this ok.

I done some research and up came layback posts would I be better of with one of those or is it ok to have the saddle as far back as it can go.

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  • weescott
    weescott Posts: 453
    Hello and welcome. :)

    It depends on a few variables like your bike geometry, your size and weight and your riding style/discipline.

    If you are a fatty or like to jump or DH then you may be putting too much stress on the rails/post mounting; It could fail and make a MTB'r Kebab out of you

    As long as the saddle is within the min/max settings of the rail (should be marked) then that's fine.

    If you are a really light rider and only pootle around your local woods I wouldn't worry about it.

    If you are really tall and struggle with bke sizes then a layback post may be better.

    A longer stem may be a better option.
  • mud skipper
    mud skipper Posts: 24
    Thanks weescott.

    I'm actually inbetween 2 bike sizes small and medium so opted for small since i'm a novice. I'm 5' 6" and 11 stone and going for xc and the odd trip to glentress.

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