29/12/2025
What's your preferred way to set saddle setback??
A common mistake with beginners is to move the saddle forward so that the handlebars can be reached correctly. This can lead to the rider's centre of mass being brought forward, resulting in more pressure being put on the hands and potentially resulting in shoulder/back/arm pain. Counterintuitively, the rider feels like they are off balance falling forward and then try to move the saddle forward, compounding the issue further. Instead the saddle should be moved backwards just to the point where the rider feels that they have minimal pressure on the bars (whilst pedalling). Then a shorter stem can be used to bring the handlebars to the correct reach. This can be tested by determining if the rider can easily hold their hands above the bars without having to move their weight around on the saddle, best done on a stationary trainer. ** More tips on //RYDEN.BIKE website **
