Adjust Saddle Position On A Bike

Introduction

The saddle position be adjusted a short distance forwards or backwards, and tilted up or down at the point where it's connected to the seat-pin.

Step 1

Two Types Of Fitting - Adjust Saddle Position On A Bike

Two Types Of Fitting

The seat may be fitted to a cylindrical seat-pin via a clamp locked with hexagonal nuts on either side, or by a bolt – or bolts – and clamp that is integrated into the seat pin.

Step 2

Measure saddle position - Adjust Saddle Position On A Bike

Measure saddle position

Measure the horizontal distance between the nose of the seat and the handlebars

Step 3

Unclamp - Adjust Saddle Position On A Bike

Unclamp

Unlock the clamp then slide the saddle position forward or back.

Pro Tip

If your seat-pin has a detachable clamp you can rotate it so it holds the saddle ahead of, or behind, the pin to increase the range of ‘fore-aft’ adjustment.

Step 4

Tilt saddle position - Adjust Saddle Position On A Bike

Tilt saddle position

The saddle position can be adjusted to ‘nose-up’ or ‘nose-down’. If you’re not sure of your best position start with the top horizontal. Some micro-adjust seat-pins have a big bolt to lock and a small bolt to make fine adjustment. Release the big bolt first, then make adjustments with the small bolt then re-clamp the saddle with the big bolt.

Step 5

Tighten Twice - Adjust Saddle Position On A Bike

Tighten Twice

Once you have a desirable saddle position, lock it finger-tight double-check it’s where it’s meant to be then lock fully.