Saddle Height - Ergon SM3 Instructions D'installation Et D'utilisation

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Saddle height

For efficiency on the bike, the saddle height is the most important measurement.
Greatest power transfer occurs when the leg is almost completely straight.
Additionally the correct saddle height allows for the pelvis to be positioned in a
way which makes sitting comfortable. Determining your saddle height can be
done in two ways. The simplist method is the ‚heal method'. The rider sits on the
bike with their heal on the pedal and adjusts the height of the saddle until their
leg is straight. When the foot is then placed correctly with the ball of the foot on
the pedal, the leg will be slightly bent. For other types of riding, you may need to
adjust this slightly to find the correct balance of efficiency and freedom of
movement on the bike.
Saddle height
Fig 1: Measurement for saddle height Fig 2: The heal method