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In response to "My bike is uncomfortable to ride for long distances (i.e., 8km+) - it's a mountain bike with front shocks. I think the main issue is the seat, but -- (edited)" by Beryllium

Make sure the seat is the right height and not too big/cushy.

Posted by Cuzzin Todd (aka cuzzintodd) May 27 '20, 10:16

It's counter intuitive, but bigger seats with more cushioning/padding end up being very uncomfortable. You want a seat that looks like it's going to get WAY too personal.

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How does one determine the optimal height? -- nm - Beryllium May 27, 10:20 5
- No expert, but as I recall: Sit on seat. Peddle at bottom of cycle. Should have slight bend to your knee. -- nm - VMan May 27, 10:26
- I learned the seat should be high enough that on your down-pedal, you have a slight bend in your knee. Don’t lock it out, but not a big bend. -- nm - Will Hunting May 27, 10:25
- When you're on the seat at a stop, you should be able to "stand" just barely up on your tippy toes. -- nm - Cuzzin Todd May 27, 10:25 2
  - If I could touch both toes simultaneously, my seat would be too low. -- nm - psilotum May 27, 10:38
  - this. -- nm - Reagen May 27, 10:27
Hmmmmm. I think I added a padding layer to it a while back, maybe I should remove that. -- nm - Beryllium May 27, 10:20 1
- just remove the whole seat and it'll get rid of the problem -- nm - decline May 27, 10:28

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Make sure the seat is the right height and not too big/cushy.

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