{"id":1969,"date":"2025-02-03T17:59:06","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T17:59:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cyclist.co.uk\/how-to-change-your-saddle-height\/"},"modified":"2025-02-03T17:59:22","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T17:59:22","slug":"how-to-change-your-saddle-height","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cyclist.co.uk\/tutorials\/how-to-change-your-saddle-height","title":{"rendered":"Watch: How to set and change your saddle height"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With a knock-on effect on every aspect of how your body fits to the bicycle, getting your saddle in the correct spot is crucial for comfortable and efficient riding.&nbsp;Reams of sports science research papers have been written on how to work out exactly where best to perch your bum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, many cyclists are happy enough to make a rough guess and hope for the best, which is silly when getting it spot on needn\u2019t be tricky or time consuming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Time taken: 10 minutes<br>\u2022 Money saved: Tons on physio bills<br>\u2022&nbsp;You will need: Grease; 4mm\/5mm allen key; torque wrench; a book and a tape measure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u2018A saddle set up slightly too low is less likely to cause problems than one&nbsp;that\u2019s too high.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/meF0edYaRHM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"jnews_inline_related_post_wrapper left\">\r\n                <div class=\"jnews_inline_related_post\">\r\n                   <div class=\"jeg_postblock_28 jeg_postblock jeg_module_hook jeg_pagination_disable jeg_col_2o3 jnews_module_36323_0_633153943eeb4   \" data-unique=\"jnews_module_36323_0_633153943eeb4\">\r\n                      <div class=\"jeg_block_heading jeg_block_heading_6 jeg_subcat_right\">\r\n                         <h4 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Measure your inseam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dqh479dn9vg99.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/07\/02153438\/how_to_change_your_seat_height_step_1-970x647.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Take your shoes off and grab a book. Next, line yourself up against a wall. Pop the book spine upwards between your legs. Give it a good squish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the book level, make a mark on the wall at the top of the book. Now measure&nbsp;the distance between the mark and the floor. This is your inseam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-get-out-the-calculator\">2. Get out the calculator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dqh479dn9vg99.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/07\/02153441\/how_to_change_your_seat_height_step_2-970x647.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are numerous formulae for working out correct saddle height. One of the most commonly used is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclist.co.uk\/in-depth\/no-slowing-down-greg-lemond-profile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LeMond<\/a> method, named after the American Tour de France champ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take your inseam measurement and multiply it by 0.883. For example, 860mm x 0.883 = 759.38mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-measure-from-the-bottom-bracket-centre-to-saddle-top\">3. Measure from the bottom bracket centre to saddle top<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dqh479dn9vg99.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/07\/02153444\/how_to_change_your_seat_height_step_3-970x647.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Work out exactly where your sit bones (the bony bits of your backside) rest on the saddle. Next, find the centre point of your cranks (the spindle around which they turn) and measure the distance between the two points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compare the number with the one the equation gave you in step 2. If it\u2019s significantly different you\u2019ll need to adjust your saddle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-clean-and-re-grease-your-seatpost\">4. Clean and re-grease your seatpost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dqh479dn9vg99.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/07\/02153446\/how_to_change_your_seat_height_step_4-970x647.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Adjusting your saddle height is a good excuse to clean your seatpost. Loosen the seatpost clamp and remove the seatpost. Wipe it down with a rag and clean the inside of the seat tube using silicone spray or a light solvent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it is&nbsp;a metal seatpost in a metal frame, apply a fresh smear of grease or anti-seize.&nbsp;If it\u2019s a carbon seatpost in a carbon frame, leave it bare or, if slipping might be an issue, use carbon paste to increase grip between the seatpost and frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-adjust-your-seatpost\">5. Adjust your seatpost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dqh479dn9vg99.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/07\/02153449\/how_to_change_your_seat_height_step_5-970x647.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Return the seatpost to the frame and push it in until the distance from the centre of the cranks to the top of the saddle matches the number you calculated in step 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may help if you ask someone else to hold the tape measure while you adjust the seatpost height and tighten the clamp.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclist.co.uk\/subscriptions?utm_source=Web&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Banner+6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/dqh479dn9vg99.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/Subs-flash-160-for-web-6-970x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-187481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dqh479dn9vg99.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/Subs-flash-160-for-web-6-970x300.jpg 970w, https:\/\/dqh479dn9vg99.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/Subs-flash-160-for-web-6-300x93.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dqh479dn9vg99.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/Subs-flash-160-for-web-6-768x238.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dqh479dn9vg99.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/Subs-flash-160-for-web-6-1536x476.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dqh479dn9vg99.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/Subs-flash-160-for-web-6-2048x634.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/dqh479dn9vg99.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/Subs-flash-160-for-web-6-750x232.jpg 750w, https:\/\/dqh479dn9vg99.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/Subs-flash-160-for-web-6-1140x353.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"credits-attachment-187481\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-torque\">6. Torque<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dqh479dn9vg99.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2017\/07\/02153452\/how_to_change_your_seat_height_step_6-970x647.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tightening to the right torque setting (which should be marked on the&nbsp;frame or seatpost clamp) is especially important with carbon parts. And it\u2019s absolutely essential if your bike uses a wedge-type tensioner to hold the post in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s well worth investing in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclist.co.uk\/in-depth\/its-good-to-torque\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">torque wrench<\/a> to do the job properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Read our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclist.co.uk\/tutorials\/how-to-measure-a-bike-frame\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to measure a bike frame <\/a>to understand more about bike sizing and setup.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclist.co.uk\/newsletters\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/dqh479dn9vg99.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/10\/Newsletter-flash_no-click-970x351.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-178984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dqh479dn9vg99.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/10\/Newsletter-flash_no-click-970x351.jpg 970w, https:\/\/dqh479dn9vg99.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/10\/Newsletter-flash_no-click-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dqh479dn9vg99.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/10\/Newsletter-flash_no-click-768x278.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dqh479dn9vg99.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/10\/Newsletter-flash_no-click-1536x556.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dqh479dn9vg99.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/10\/Newsletter-flash_no-click-2048x741.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/dqh479dn9vg99.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/10\/Newsletter-flash_no-click-750x271.jpg 750w, https:\/\/dqh479dn9vg99.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/10\/Newsletter-flash_no-click-1140x412.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"credits-attachment-178984\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Correct saddle height is the foundation of a bike-fit, and getting it wrong can lead to painful cycling. 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