Adjusting Saddle Height: The Simplest Way

So you've purchased a new bike, assembled everything, and it's ready to go, but you wonder how to find the best saddle height for you. Or you've been riding around and felt awkward when pedalling your bike, either you tried hard to reach the pedal or couldn't channel your power to your bike.

It's time to address the first thing a cyclist should know; how to adjust the saddle height.

"Why is it important?" You might ask, "Can't you train your body to adjust to the bike?"
Well, your body can and will adjust, but at the cost of risking injury when the bike is not set properly. Knee injury is the most associated injury with improper saddle height. And we all know that you need your knee for your daily life.

So, I've picked up the most basic way to find your correct saddle height. It won't be as accurate as a professional trainer's adjustment, but even the pros recommended this method for the best approximation.

On to the steps!

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1. Sit on your bike, make sure it is upright. You can use a bike trainer or bike stand or holding on to a table, chair, or wall.
2. Place the heel of the leg you use to measure on the pedal.
3. Pedal backwards until your leg reached six o'clock position.
4. Adjust the saddle height until your knee is perfectly straight.

Tip: adjust your saddle height in small increments and don't rush it.

So there you have it! Your saddle is set and you are ready to ride!

You might felt awkward at first, but let your body adapt. Correct saddle height will let you move all the correct muscles to pedal, hence more power to each of your strokes. But to be able to pedal powerfully, you must train your muscles.

Go ride and see you on the next post!