What exactly is a "level saddle?"
05-15-16, 08:20 AM
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Because in the majority of situations it results in the most comfortable setup.
05-15-16, 09:29 AM
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Why? It works for the great majority of properly fitted and conditioned riders, it's UCI legal and it's the known baseline to adjust from.
Don't like it? As always suit yourself.
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05-15-16, 11:26 AM
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That's unfortunate.
05-15-16, 11:52 AM
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I've been wondering about this recently myself. I have one bike that's been driving me crazy for a while. What looks eyeball level is me always sliding forward off the saddle over time. What sure feels like only one detent higher is definitely nose up in appearance, but I stay on without frequently sliding myself back. I've decided to live with what feels right vs looks right.
05-15-16, 11:57 AM
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I've been wondering about this recently myself. I have one bike that's been driving me crazy for a while. What looks eyeball level is me always sliding forward off the saddle over time. What sure feels like only one detent higher is definitely nose up in appearance, but I stay on without frequently sliding myself back. I've decided to live with what feels right vs looks right.
05-15-16, 11:59 AM
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05-17-16, 02:09 PM
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And valve caps.
I know wheel reflectors are safe...they still bug me though. Like the huge plastic plate that usually sits between a wheel/cassette.
My bike is jackass right now too. I need a more level stem with my risers. The angled downward Jaguar + risers = standard flat bar height.
I know wheel reflectors are safe...they still bug me though. Like the huge plastic plate that usually sits between a wheel/cassette.
My bike is jackass right now too. I need a more level stem with my risers. The angled downward Jaguar + risers = standard flat bar height.
05-18-16, 08:24 PM
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Ok, I think I've invented a new bicycle saddleseat leveling system. If the rice in the burrito slides forward, you need to angle it upwards and vice versa. If all the rice pools in the middle then you have yourself a level saddle and will achieve many likes on instagram.
05-18-16, 11:32 PM
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Can I find my correct bar angle using this method as well? How many burritos for proper saddle height?
05-19-16, 08:19 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
Ok, I think I've invented a new bicycle saddleseat leveling system. If the rice in the burrito slides forward, you need to angle it upwards and vice versa. If all the rice pools in the middle then you have yourself a level saddle and will achieve many likes on instagram.
05-19-16, 09:22 AM
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You will need a 6 pack of beer to determine proper bar angle, you should be able to hang the 6 pack from the drops without them sliding in either direction. Pro move is to buy 2 6packs so your bars don't twist when attempting to align your angle.
05-19-16, 11:16 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
Just ride the damn thing. Is it comfortable? Keep riding it the way it is. If it's not comfortable make changes based on your needs, not what the internet says looks cool.
05-19-16, 11:47 AM
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Ok, I think I've invented a new bicycle saddleseat leveling system. If the rice in the burrito slides forward, you need to angle it upwards and vice versa. If all the rice pools in the middle then you have yourself a level saddle and will achieve many likes on instagram.
05-19-16, 12:56 PM
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angle_of_repose
100% Agreed.
05-19-16, 01:02 PM
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It seems you care much more about what your bike looks like than how it rides. You realize that getting a level stem will raise your hand position considerably, right?
Just ride the damn thing. Is it comfortable? Keep riding it the way it is. If it's not comfortable make changes based on your needs, not what the internet says looks cool.
Just ride the damn thing. Is it comfortable? Keep riding it the way it is. If it's not comfortable make changes based on your needs, not what the internet says looks cool.
If I only cared about looks, I would keep the Jaguar...the Cinelli 2A and Jaguar are two of the best looking quill stems.
05-23-16, 01:13 PM
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Swoopy saddle means the burrito will probably all gravitate towards the center, and the rice will all fall out of the cutout
