Originally Posted by
Kontact
What I was saying is that I've encountered a lot of cyclists riding around with their saddles too low. They have likely not been fit. If another fitter has seen the opposite, that doesn't mean anything about how either of us determine saddle height, since I don't know why his observations occured.
It could be a local cultural thing. Over here in the UK, club cyclists (especially racers) have a tendency to run their saddles very high, usually with their bars slammed for the full "pro" look. I see it all the time at events. Interestingly in the video (I realise you probably didn't bother to watch it) he says that those people who arrive with saddles set too high are nearly all men. It's basically a "macho" thing. This particular fitter is based in London and has a great reputation. I don't know him personally, but what he says makes sense in light of my own personal experience. We have some great local fitters out here too, an hour or so north of London.