Tool for saddle height and bike fit

redvision
redvision Posts: 2,958
edited April 2018 in Workshop
A couple of years ago my lbs did a great full bike fit on my race bike. They then used a tool which was like an L shape with spirit levels to transfer the measurements to my training bike, getting both set ups identical.

Does anyone know what the tool is called or where you can buy one?

Thanks

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  • cyberknight
    cyberknight Posts: 1,238
    I use a plumb bob and a tape measure , gets me close enough .
    FCN 3/5/9
  • jermas
    jermas Posts: 484
    Digital angle finders (used in DIY / building) are similar to what you're after and would be many times cheaper than a cycle specific tool. They have an angle guage, spirit level and distance measures on them and can be found in different lengths.
    The cycle / medical angle tools (knee angles for saddle height) are called goniometers.
  • redvision
    redvision Posts: 2,958
    Thanks for the replies.

    Digital angle finders are a good shout!
  • Vino'sGhost
    Vino'sGhost Posts: 4,129
    redvision wrote:
    Thanks for the replies.

    Digital angle finders are a good shout!


    You mean something like this little beauty

    http://www.bikesettings.com

    DROOL TOOLS
  • phil485
    phil485 Posts: 364
    LOVELY,

    I know I don't really need it but I really really want one :)
  • joey54321
    joey54321 Posts: 1,297
    Use a door frame at the bottom bracket to measure set back and a tape measure for height (and if you/your partner is picky about decoration then use a towel to keep the door being marked).
  • Vino'sGhost
    Vino'sGhost Posts: 4,129
    Phil485 wrote:
    LOVELY,

    I know I don't really need it but I really really want one :)

    haha thats what i think too. Nice storage case too :lol::lol:
  • phil485
    phil485 Posts: 364
    joey54321 wrote:
    Use a door frame at the bottom bracket to measure set back and a tape measure for height (and if you/your partner is picky about decoration then use a towel to keep the door being marked).


    Yes understood but its not nice and shiny and blingy and tooly and all those lovely things .
  • barongreenback
    barongreenback Posts: 229
    I use a laser level (already have one for DIY). Tacklife are usually a good shout:

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tacklife-Self- ... 01MS74QLB/

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