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Post by cbrdeano on Apr 22, 2013 8:40:18 GMT
I agree that the standard saddle (T3 in this case) is a bit of a ball ache, there's not a lot of give in it. I think I could do with a bit of adjustment on mine though, I find myself trying to get a bit further backwards which makes me think that I'd be better with it tilted up at the front a touch more. Could be tilt - could also be setback on the saddle. Have you checked to see if your saddle is in the correct fore/aft position ? When you are in the correct riding position your knee should be above the front pedal axle when the pedals are in the horizontal position. There are plenty of youtube videos about bike fitting.
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Post by captslog on Apr 22, 2013 9:01:29 GMT
I agree that the standard saddle (T3 in this case) is a bit of a ball ache, there's not a lot of give in it. I think I could do with a bit of adjustment on mine though, I find myself trying to get a bit further backwards which makes me think that I'd be better with it tilted up at the front a touch more. Could be tilt - could also be setback on the saddle. Have you checked to see if your saddle is in the correct fore/aft position ? When you are in the correct riding position your knee should be above the front pedal axle when the pedals are in the horizontal position. There are plenty of youtube videos about bike fitting. Could be right, I'll check it out. I'm getting aches and pains that could be position induced, this could be part of it. I once tried an online bike fitting process I which I had to put in a lot of body measurements (LOTS) and tried to match the results to my bike. www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR_INTRO It wasn't difficult to make a match. There were three styles of 'fit' to start with, and then the parameters were so broad that it was almost pointless. I think the best way is to fiddle about until it's comfortable.
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Post by cbrdeano on Apr 22, 2013 9:55:10 GMT
Could be tilt - could also be setback on the saddle. Have you checked to see if your saddle is in the correct fore/aft position ? When you are in the correct riding position your knee should be above the front pedal axle when the pedals are in the horizontal position. There are plenty of youtube videos about bike fitting. Could be right, I'll check it out. I'm getting aches and pains that could be position induced, this could be part of it. I once tried an online bike fitting process I which I had to put in a lot of body measurements (LOTS) and tried to match the results to my bike. www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR_INTRO It wasn't difficult to make a match. There were three styles of 'fit' to start with, and then the parameters were so broad that it was almost pointless. I think the best way is to fiddle about until it's comfortable. Those calculators are more about buying the correct size of bike - it can still be well out of adjustment. Try here www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAl_5e7bIHk
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Post by Whitestar1 on Apr 22, 2013 10:50:50 GMT
So you haven't found an ass measurement tool yet?
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Post by captslog on Apr 22, 2013 10:58:23 GMT
So you haven't found an ass measurement tool yet? Yes, but I'm not showing you any pics of it.
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Post by Whitestar1 on Apr 22, 2013 11:00:17 GMT
So you haven't found an ass measurement tool yet? Yes, but I'm not showing you any pics of it. Man I really want to see lol Hope it isn't just a photocopier with your bum !!!! lol
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Post by cbrdeano on Apr 22, 2013 13:53:47 GMT
Yes, but I'm not showing you any pics of it. Man I really want to see lol Hope it isn't just a photocopier with your bum !!!! lol There is a small pic of it at the bottom of this page - www.specialized.com/specs/spec.jsp?speccode=bodygeometrysaddlesIt is a GEL pad that allows your sit bones to make two marks in it. Then you measure across the indentations.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2013 15:24:12 GMT
"twernt", "barse" ?? I'm lost
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2013 21:27:16 GMT
OMG, selected to pick up in store and price goes down to 34.99... Have to try that with a Carbon bike now.. Well no Carbon bikes in stock of course, didn't affect T3 price at all.
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Post by Whitestar1 on Apr 23, 2013 7:27:29 GMT
So you bought one of these? Where? How much? I really should get one. Now I know I should get one of those split saddles.
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Post by captslog on Apr 23, 2013 8:09:23 GMT
I agree that the standard saddle (T3 in this case) is a bit of a ball ache, there's not a lot of give in it. I think I could do with a bit of adjustment on mine though, I find myself trying to get a bit further backwards which makes me think that I'd be better with it tilted up at the front a touch more. Could be tilt - could also be setback on the saddle.Have you checked to see if your saddle is in the correct fore/aft position ? This seems to be the case. I think I have the saddle too far back. I'm positioned on the bike correctly, but the saddle doesn't match where my bum is. When I hitch back a bit onto the saddle I'm seated correctly, but not in the right place relative to the pedals. Thank you for your link about the Bodygeometry Saddles which explained it for me. I never actually knew where the 'sit bone' was, and it appears I've been riding more on the barse.
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Post by cbrdeano on Apr 23, 2013 8:36:24 GMT
So you bought one of these? Where? How much? I really should get one. Now I know I should get one of those split saddles. You don't buy them - just pop in to any Specialized bike dealer - they should have one near the saddles. only need to use it once to measure your sit bone width.
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Post by Whitestar1 on Apr 23, 2013 8:49:40 GMT
Right so I have to find a Specialize store - hope Birmingham has one as there isn't any in Wolverhampton.
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Post by cbrdeano on Apr 23, 2013 9:14:41 GMT
Right so I have to find a Specialize store - hope Birmingham has one as there isn't any in Wolverhampton. Specialized Concept Store Fort Dunlop Fort Parkway Birmingham B24 9FD Phone: 0121 747 3444
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