How to Set Your Bicycle Seat Height
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Proper seat height is essential for comfortable and efficient cycling, with low seats causing discomfort and high seats leading to injuries and imbalances; measure your inseam, subtract 10 centimeters and adjust your seat post to allow for full leg extension and a slight bend at the knee while pedaling.
Insights
- Proper seat height is essential in cycling to prevent discomfort, inefficiency, muscle imbalances, and injuries.
- To find the right seat height, measure your inseam, subtract 10 centimeters, and adjust the seat post for full leg extension while pedaling.
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Recent questions
How important is seat height in cycling?
Proper seat height is crucial for cycling form.
How do you measure the correct seat height for cycling?
Measure inseam and subtract 10 centimeters.
What happens if the seat height is too low in cycling?
Low seat height can be uncomfortable and inefficient.
What are the risks of having a seat height that is too high in cycling?
High seat height can lead to muscle imbalances and injuries.
What should be the position of the legs when pedaling on a bike?
Legs should be fully extended with a slight bend at the knee.
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