Seat Height - LeMond Method

Dmak
Dmak Posts: 445
edited April 2011 in Road beginners
Now I've finally got my ceased seat post out I can adjust it. I'll never put a dry one in a dry hole again. 2 long screw drivers in the seat clamp and brute force sorted it after about 30 minutes of faffing around with a hairdryer and some GT85. I am such a noob I really am.

ANYWAY

Does the LeMond method measure vertically from the BB or parallel to the seat tube? I presume the latter but can't find anything definitive via google.

Cheers ta. :)

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  • Lemond75
    Lemond75 Posts: 75
    It measures from the centre of the BB, along the seat tube and up to the top of the saddle.

    Hope that helps.
  • Dmak
    Dmak Posts: 445
    Lemond75 wrote:
    It measures from the centre of the BB, along the seat tube and up to the top of the saddle.

    Hope that helps.

    Certainly does, cheers :D Especially given your username too! :)
  • ShutUpLegs
    ShutUpLegs Posts: 3,522
    Do you mean seized?

    Oh, and buy some grease
  • Dmak
    Dmak Posts: 445
    ShutUpLegs wrote:
    Do you mean seized?

    Oh, and buy some grease

    Yes I did. And yes I bought some and applied, it won't be seizing again. It was seriously hard work sorting it. I was considering taking it to the LBS for them to sort it.

    The new height, about an inch lower seems too low. From what I've read I should give a few weeks to see how it works out. I was getting hip joint pain climbing seated, hence the adjustment. Fingers crossed.
  • AntiShaver
    AntiShaver Posts: 11
    Seat tube angle, crank length, saddle shape, pedal/cleat combo, fore/aft position etc? If you use the method use it a as rough starting point rather than relying on it.
  • Berk Bonebonce
    Berk Bonebonce Posts: 1,245
    Yes, as per the last post, going out with an AK for the purpose of getting correct saddle height is no bad idea. Also remember that saddles can be adjusted in a fore and aft direction as well.

    And grease is mostly for the lubrication of moving parts and reducing friction as you tighten up bolts and the like. I have found a better option for metal seatposts in metal seat tubes is Loctite Anti-Seize spray.
  • Dmak
    Dmak Posts: 445
    Berk Bonebonce wrote:
    going out with an AK

    Haha I've thought of this! It would be one way of dealing with thoughtless drivers! :twisted:

    Always have AK's on me while riding. I got stuck once with a crank arm falling off, not good on a 23 mile commute.

    Cheers for the tips. :D
  • Dmak
    Dmak Posts: 445
    So far so good with my seat height set according to the LeMond method. Did 28 today and no bother with my hips at all. Quicker as well, after a short break at my friends flat I did the last 5 miles at an average of 22mph and 3 of the 5 were at an average of 26mph :D

    Worth a try, I'd recommend if you're not 100% confident with how your seat is set up.

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