How to Set Your Bicycle Seat Height
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Published 2020-11-03
Setting the proper seat height is important for 2 reasons:
1. If you set the seat height too low, you will feel uncomfortable and your pedaling will be less efficient
2. If you set the seat height too high, you strain certain muscle groups which can lead to injury, and this is also less efficient.
The best part is that you can do this all in the comfort of your own home, with simple household items.
All Comments (21)
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Bike fitting is sometimes treated like it's some ancient magical secret that only the old cycling masters possess and it's seldom given to the masses. Thank you for this very easy to understand video.
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As a newbie, i have watched bike videos for about 6 months now and no ever mentioned seat height. This alone has had far more impact on my cycling journey
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I bought a bike and started riding again for the first time in 30 years. I completely got the seat height wrong when I assembled my bike. What felt comfortable and natural to me was a much lower seat. But after setting it to the proper height I can feel that riding is easier on my legs now. Thanks for the info.
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Man... I've seen so many overcomplicated and confusing videos on this subject. This video was PERFECT. Well done and thank you so much. To the point, easy to understand. Easy instructions so you can DIY. Awesome
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Easy...straighten your leg, touch your heel to pedal at lowest point in stroke, raise/lower seat to crotch, done..
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Thanks for the simple explanation and visuals that accompanied each step...concise and to the point stuff! Great work!
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Finally someone that made it simple to understand and with demostration. Nice job. 👍😊
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Thank you very much for sharing. I haven’t been cycling for years and recently bought a new bicycle. My right knee was so sore and finally I now understand how to adjust the seat. 👍🏻❤
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When I got my first bike (A tad over 60 years ago!) My Dad (Who was an ex road racer) told me that this was exactly the right way to set the height of your bike seat! Over the years I have seen so many people with the seat set at the wrong height for them and I have often wondered just what damage they were doing to themselves as a result of this. I have recently acquired a new bike and the first thing I did was set the seat height...not using the same method as in your vid, but with the same result...leg is almost straight when ball of foot is on the pedal. Refreshing to see someone who knows what they are talking about with regards to bike adjustment. Excellent vid! Excellent advice! Cheers, Doons
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Finally someone that made it simple to understand and with demostration. Nice job
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I set up my seat intuitively and now I checked by your recommendation and it was correct. Thanks for tutorial.
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5 stars for showing examples instead of just telling and making it so easy to understand
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2:54 The reason why you want a slight bend in the knee at the bottom of the pedal stroke is because that relieves some of the pressure on your sitting area by your feet riding on the pedals.
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Made a mark on the wall… Wife got angry… Things escalated from there, now i am sleeping on the couch. But hey what a difference it made in my cycling!
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Perfect explanation! I've always felt pain in my knees when riding, turns out my bicycle seat is too low, I want to start cycling again to get fit, thanks for the video
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Your videos are very high quality! Keep up the great work!!! :)
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Wow ! Excellent video! I’m just learning to ride and I noticed pain in my knee. Now I know why. My seat is too low. Thank you for teaching me how to adjust the seat! Your video was extremely helpful.
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You made my riding 80% better and easier,, Thanks a lot,,❤️
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Thank you for this clear and detailed video!!! Finally someone that was able to explain this very important step.
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Your video really helps me fit my bikeseat. Now I can ride comfortably. Thank you. You should do more video like this.
