Comments on: How To Adjust Your Seat Height and Angle http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-seat/ Bike repair videos show how to fix your own bike. Bicycle maintenance and repair instructions by Alex Ramon. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:06:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Alex http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-seat/#comment-2601 Alex Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:33:21 +0000 http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-seat/#comment-2601 Sherwin, it sounds like your seatpost may be too small a diameter for your frame. Is it the original seatpost that came with the bike? To confirm this, your local bike shop should be able to measure it for no charge. Sherwin, it sounds like your seatpost may be too small a diameter for your frame. Is it the original seatpost that came with the bike? To confirm this, your local bike shop should be able to measure it for no charge.

]]> By: sherwin pua tan http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-seat/#comment-2595 sherwin pua tan Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:30:52 +0000 http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-seat/#comment-2595 Alex, I'm new to biking and i don't have much idea how to troubleshoot bikes... My bike's seat post keeps on sliding down after i adjust it up to its proper riding height... what could be the problem? (i can notice this because my bike has a rear shock absorber... and after i ride my bike i notice that the bottom end of the seat post has inched its way down.) Do i need a new seat post? Quick release clamp? Thanks Alex,

I’m new to biking and i don’t have much idea how to troubleshoot bikes… My bike’s seat post keeps on sliding down after i adjust it up to its proper riding height… what could be the problem? (i can notice this because my bike has a rear shock absorber… and after i ride my bike i notice that the bottom end of the seat post has inched its way down.)

Do i need a new seat post? Quick release clamp?

Thanks

]]> By: Richard C http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-seat/#comment-990 Richard C Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:39:08 +0000 http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-seat/#comment-990 Alex, Thank you very much. Many more cyclists would certainly have a more enjoyable and safe ride because of your kind sharing here. God bless you always. (from Singapore) Alex,

Thank you very much.

Many more cyclists would certainly have a more enjoyable and safe ride because of your kind sharing here.

God bless you always.

(from Singapore)

]]> By: Alex http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-seat/#comment-910 Alex Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:19:55 +0000 http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-seat/#comment-910 There are <a href="http://bicycletutor.com/go/anatomicsaddles" rel="nofollow">anatomic saddles</a> that help (usually with prostate numbness) but that might work for you. There are so many styles and sizes to choose from... I recommend picking one up at your local bike shop to be sure you're getting the right thing for you. There are anatomic saddles that help (usually with prostate numbness) but that might work for you. There are so many styles and sizes to choose from… I recommend picking one up at your local bike shop to be sure you’re getting the right thing for you.

]]> By: Rita Stout http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-seat/#comment-879 Rita Stout Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:15:10 +0000 http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-seat/#comment-879 I just had knee surgery and bought a Schwinn Stationary Bike for rehab. I ride it 30 minutes a day. After several weeks I find that I'm problems with my bladder I guess, from hitting the seat wrong. Any suggestions. This is not very bearable and I want to continue riding until I am able to walk outside again. Thank you. I just had knee surgery and bought a Schwinn Stationary Bike for rehab. I ride it 30 minutes a day. After several weeks I find that I’m problems with my bladder I guess, from hitting the seat wrong. Any suggestions. This is not very bearable and I want to continue riding until I am able to walk outside again. Thank you.

]]> By: Alex http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-seat/#comment-489 Alex Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:43:33 +0000 http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-seat/#comment-489 rkms, I would love to feature an Indian Roadster... I'll add it to the list and hopefully I can get my hands on one! Personally, I'd swap the saddle out for a <a href="http://bicycletutor.com/go/brooksb135" rel="nofollow">Brooks B135</a>. They are a little pricey for sure, but it would be sooo worth it to sweeten that type of classic ride! rkms, I would love to feature an Indian Roadster… I’ll add it to the list and hopefully I can get my hands on one!

Personally, I’d swap the saddle out for a Brooks B135. They are a little pricey for sure, but it would be sooo worth it to sweeten that type of classic ride!

]]> By: rkms http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-seat/#comment-488 rkms Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:38:39 +0000 http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-seat/#comment-488 Hi Alex, Thanks for the saddle recommendation. I feel pleased that you like my bike. Though it is nothing compared to the kind of bicycles you have featured on your site, the one I have bought is very sturdy and is intended for rough use on Indian roads. I have been riding my bike consistently for these many days and I am pleased to tell you that the ride sitting on the saddle is more bearable. Though I don't think it will ever replace a Brooks saddle. :-) If you are interested in taking a closer look at the saddle, please see the pictures at the following link : http://linuxandfriends.com/2008/11/13/bicycle-saddle-review-indian-roadster/ Your site is a great store house of resource for bicycle enthusiasts. I wonder if it is possible for you to do a review of an (Indian) Roadster bicycle. It will be really nice to get your professional opinion about this bicycle. I may add that a Roadster is the most common bicycle on Indian roads and this type of bicycle is the most sold in the world I believe. Hi Alex,
Thanks for the saddle recommendation. I feel pleased that you like my bike. Though it is nothing compared to the kind of bicycles you have featured on your site, the one I have bought is very sturdy and is intended for rough use on Indian roads.

I have been riding my bike consistently for these many days and I am pleased to tell you that the ride sitting on the saddle is more bearable. Though I don’t think it will ever replace a Brooks saddle. :-)

If you are interested in taking a closer look at the saddle, please see the pictures at the following link :

http://linuxandfriends.com/2008/11/13/bicycle-saddle-review-indian-roadster/

Your site is a great store house of resource for bicycle enthusiasts. I wonder if it is possible for you to do a review of an (Indian) Roadster bicycle. It will be really nice to get your professional opinion about this bicycle.

I may add that a Roadster is the most common bicycle on Indian roads and this type of bicycle is the most sold in the world I believe.

]]> By: Alex http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-seat/#comment-487 Alex Sat, 08 Nov 2008 22:46:42 +0000 http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-seat/#comment-487 Wow, that's a very nice bike! If I had that bike I would definitely get the <a href="http://bicycletutor.com/go/brooksb17standard" rel="nofollow">Brooks B17</a> saddle... they take a while to wear in, but they are by far the comfiest saddles you can get :) Sheldon Brown has a great article about saddles and comfort here: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/saddles.html Wow, that’s a very nice bike! If I had that bike I would definitely get the Brooks B17 saddle… they take a while to wear in, but they are by far the comfiest saddles you can get :)

Sheldon Brown has a great article about saddles and comfort here:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/saddles.html

]]> By: rkms http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-seat/#comment-486 rkms Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:35:13 +0000 http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-seat/#comment-486 Hi, I recently bought a bicycle. And I am very pleased with my selection of bicycle. See the image of the cycle at the following link : http://linuxandfriends.com/2008/10/26/review-of-an-indian-roadster-bicycle-avon-cycle/ But I have run into a problem. While riding the bicycle, I feel really uncomfortable and my butt hurt like hell even after just a few minutes of cycling. The saddle is made of cheap plastic and has two springs which give a little buffer while navigating through gutters on roads. I would like to know what is the criteria for choosing a good saddle. I have some fat on my midriff but I am not over weight. Is a narrow saddle better or a wide saddle ? And can you provide some websites where I can order online a good comfortable bicycle saddle ? Thanks Hi,

I recently bought a bicycle. And I am very pleased with my selection of bicycle. See the image of the cycle at the following link :

http://linuxandfriends.com/2008/10/26/review-of-an-indian-roadster-bicycle-avon-cycle/

But I have run into a problem. While riding the bicycle, I feel really uncomfortable and my butt hurt like hell even after just a few minutes of cycling. The saddle is made of cheap plastic and has two springs which give a little buffer while navigating through gutters on roads.

I would like to know what is the criteria for choosing a good saddle. I have some fat on my midriff but I am not over weight. Is a narrow saddle better or a wide saddle ? And can you provide some websites where I can order online a good comfortable bicycle saddle ?

Thanks

]]> By: Alex http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-seat/#comment-484 Alex Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:39:03 +0000 http://bicycletutor.com/adjust-seat/#comment-484 Thanks Bunny, I'll be including handlebar sizing in an upcoming tutorial about <a href="http://bicycletutor.com/requests/bicycle-sizing/" rel="nofollow">bicycle sizing</a>! Thanks Bunny, I’ll be including handlebar sizing in an upcoming tutorial about bicycle sizing!

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