Seat height ?
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Seat height ?
Just bought a new MTB and my question is do you
adjust the seat height the same as you would on a road or hybrid bike ?
adjust the seat height the same as you would on a road or hybrid bike ?
Last edited by willbuyone; 10-03-19 at 03:02 PM. Reason: Grammer
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So it's comfortable? Slight bend in the knee with the pedal at the very bottom of the stroke.
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My mtn.bike is a '96 (frame), components more modern, so it has "old school" geometry. I find I ride best with the seat as much as 1/2" lower than if I was riding it on pavement. You might ride with the seat higher on rolling, non-technical singletrack than on more technical trails. For me, it was trial and error-I don't have a set seat height- as it might be diff. for diff. trails. But that's just me--do what works for you.
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If the bike has a dropper post, it will be pretty much same as with a road bike.
With no dropper I will run the saddle a little farther back.
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If the bike has a dropper post, it will be pretty much same as with a road bike.
With no dropper I will run the saddle a little farther back.