Getting a saddle level
I will soon be fitting a new saddle onto a winter bike, so how do i get it perfectly level as most saddles have a slight dip in them?
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Trek Domane SL7 GEN4
Planet X RT58
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HATING LIFE-CYCLES FROM 2011
Trek Domane SL7 GEN4
Planet X RT58
Cannondale CAAD 10 2012.
Pain.. Is weakness leaving the body.
HATING LIFE-CYCLES FROM 2011
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Flat block of wood and a spirit level normally works for me0
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I used that method before but the mechanic at LBS said you are not getting it level as the ground the bike is on will never be level.https://www.instagram.com/seanmcgrathphotography/
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Planet X RT58
Cannondale CAAD 10 2012.
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Then use a spirit level to find some level groundCAPTAIN BUCKFAST'S CYCLING TIPS - GUARANTEED TO WORK! 1 OUT OF 10 RACING CYCLISTS AGREE!0
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Bikeit65 wrote:I used that method before but the mechanic at LBS said you are not getting it level as the ground the bike is on will never be level.
The answer is of course 'no'. So ask your mechanic friend why it would matter if you don't measure levelness of the saddle on ground that isn't 100% level.CAPTAIN BUCKFAST'S CYCLING TIPS - GUARANTEED TO WORK! 1 OUT OF 10 RACING CYCLISTS AGREE!0 -
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Trek Domane SL7 GEN4
Planet X RT58
Cannondale CAAD 10 2012.
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HATING LIFE-CYCLES FROM 20110 -
I find the easiest way to find level ground is to go indoors.Scott Sportster P45 2008 | Cannondale CAAD8 Tiagra 20120
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Gizmo_ wrote:I find the easiest way to find level ground is to go indoors.
Congratulations to the man who doesn't live in a Barrett home (neither do I!)
Actually, I find the tricky one is getting the saddle pointing straight ahead. Given that they often don't seem that symetrical anyway, and then all the printing and stitching seems to be way off, and then there are the effects of offset lighting, I do find being sure it's straight isn't as easy as it should be.Faster than a tent.......0 -
Put level onto floor, note where the bubble is.
Place bike where level was.
Put something flat on top of the saddle, put the level on top of that.
Adjust saddle so that the bubble is in the same place and then relative to your wheels the saddle will be level.
Or adjust it so that it looks level, if it hurts - change it. If it doesn't, be happy!
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Why would you assume that level (whatever that is) is right anyway? Set it approximately level and go for a few rides. If it feels right then great, if not adjust a bit and have a few more rides. If its still not right then adjust and repeat.
Using a spirit level to level a saddle is one of the daftest things I've heard for quite some time....More problems but still living....0 -
Going on the advise from the guys a Cyclefit in London when i had a bike fitting done there advise was always set your saddle perfectly level.https://www.instagram.com/seanmcgrathphotography/
Trek Domane SL7 GEN4
Planet X RT58
Cannondale CAAD 10 2012.
Pain.. Is weakness leaving the body.
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as a starting point yes for level but nose up or down may be better for some so worth experimenting a little if it doesn't feel quite right. Level on a SMP saddle irritates a nerve in my lower back / glute where as very slightly down no problem.0
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1-Before you begin, make sure the floor that your bike sits on is level.
2-use a long type carpenters level, and take your time setting the saddles fore-aft position before you begin tightening those seatpost cradle bolts.
3- Don't forget to factor the curvature of the earth into your calculations0 -
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Planet X RT58
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amaferanga wrote:Why would you assume that level (whatever that is) is right anyway?
Using a spirit level to level a saddle is one of the daftest things I've heard for quite some time....
As for using a level, I find that I like the nose of my saddle up slightly. If my saddle is level or sloping down slightly I feel like I'm always sliding forward on it. So I use the level to be sure that the nose is up ever so slightly from the rear.0 -
Flat block of wood and a spirit level normally works for me
ditto that method, and then make minor adjustments to suit myself---being absolutely level does not equate to being optimal setup, what is most comfortable tilt for you is teh best0 -
JamesB wrote:Flat block of wood and a spirit level normally works for me
ditto that method, and then make minor adjustments to suit myself---being absolutely level does not equate to being optimal setup, what is most comfortable tilt for you is teh best
Does that work if the tail of the saddle has a rise in it?. Which bit is used to class the saddle as level if the saddle isn't totally flat?.
Only asking as I tend to judge level on mine using the middle and front end.
If I used the piece of wood/spirit level method then the front would be up slightly in relation to the ground to compensate for the rise at the rear.Mike B
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Mike67 wrote:JamesB wrote:Flat block of wood and a spirit level normally works for me
ditto that method, and then make minor adjustments to suit myself---being absolutely level does not equate to being optimal setup, what is most comfortable tilt for you is teh best
Does that work if the tail of the saddle has a rise in it?. Which bit is used to class the saddle as level if the saddle isn't totally flat?.
Only asking as I tend to judge level on mine using the middle and front end.
If I used the piece of wood/spirit level method then the front would be up slightly in relation to the ground to compensate for the rise at the rear.0 -
Rolf F wrote:Actually, I find the tricky one is getting the saddle pointing straight ahead. Given that they often don't seem that symetrical anyway, and then all the printing and stitching seems to be way off, and then there are the effects of offset lighting, I do find being sure it's straight isn't as easy as it should be.
it's easiest to sight along the saddle from behind, using the centre bolt on the headset cap as your reference for lining up the nose.
If you want to be really anal about it anyway...0