Saddle height

cyclosteve
cyclosteve Posts: 150
edited August 2016 in MTB beginners
Hi all need advice.i am a roadie and have just got me a mountain bike. For those who ride both bikes do you keep your saddle height the same as your road bike. Or just trial n error till it feels right

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Basically sitting so your heel just sits on the pedal, or knees slightly bent on the ball of your foot.

    You can drop the saddle when things get really steep if necesary, or I'm sure someone will be along shortly to tell you you need a dropper post.
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  • FishFish
    FishFish Posts: 2,152
    You do not need a dropper post on a road or mtb.
    ...take your pickelf on your holibobs.... :D

    jeez :roll:
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Someone else obviously.
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  • poah
    poah Posts: 3,369
    you need a dropper post, its the law
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  • FishFish
    FishFish Posts: 2,152
    If you get a good lawyer you can avoid the dropper post regulation. FACT.
    ...take your pickelf on your holibobs.... :D

    jeez :roll:
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    For non technical peddaly rides I used a fixed post at the same height as my road going commuter (no road bikes 'ere), if its a bit more technical I drop it about 10-15mm so I can get over the back with much reduced chance of catching the saddle, for much more technical rides and most trail centres I fit a dropper with the static height as per the commuter.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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