Is Your Saddle Too High? Here’s What Every Cyclist Needs to Know Before Their Next Ride.

telltale signs your bike seat is off, why it matters for comfort and performance, and the simple fixes that make a world of difference.

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- Not for me...
I'm used to see more people with low saddles "because they can reach the floor" messing up all the mechanical advantage of leg leverage. But hey to each his own.
- Yeah, I've seen so many slammed saddles out there lol (usually on budget throttle ebikes where they never pedal anyways).
Both seat and handlebar height and position not only help with comfort and performance, but also prevent injury. If you ride regularly getting professionally fitted is worth the cost.
- I've had a hell of a time finding a place that even offers fits: 4 different shops and none of them would do it (it was even listed on the website as a service but they said the person who could do it left). Mostly just been figuring it out myself over the years. I ended up getting an adjustable stem on my regular bike and my folding bikes are pretty adjustable.
It is not. For many, it's too low.
- I've seen both, but too low seems more common

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