City bike saddle 90° Gel XL

Description

Gel saddle with cushioning for occasional, low-intensity riding, lasting less than 1 h and with a back tilt angle of 90° Features: 270 mm x 245 mm Compatibility: Compatible with all brands of seatposts with a 7 mm rail How to choose your saddle according to your practice? For comfortable riding, the choice of saddle depends on your position on the bike. For an upright position (90°), choose a very wide gel saddle, ideal for leisurely rides. In a semi-inclined position (60°), an intermediate saddle offers a good balance between comfort and performance. For a sporty position (30°), choose a narrow saddle with a fine nose, designed to minimise pressure and favour performance. To make the most of your bike rides: For optimal saddle adjustment, several criteria are essential for an effective posture. Firstly, make sure the saddle is suitable for your posture (e.g. back inclined at 60°). Adjust the height to allow natural leg extension and the tilt for comfortable support. Finally, adjust the forward or backward position to maintain perfect alignment between your knees and the pedals. 1. Determining saddle height (part 1): For a perfect bike fit, measure your inside leg height. You will need a hardback book, a tape measure and a pencil. Stand with your back against a wall and your bare feet 15 to 20 cm apart. Place the book between your legs, raise it to your perineum and mark the wall above the book. Measure the distance between this mark and the floor. This measurement is essential for choosing the ideal frame size, ensuring your comfort and safety. 1. Determining saddle height (part 2): The right formula for a well-adjusted saddle Multiply your inside leg measurement by 0.883. Example: 89 cm → 78.6 cm between bottom bracket and saddle. This is an excellent starting point for comfortable cycling. 2. Adjusting saddle tilt: Adjust the saddle angle for optimum comfort. Using a spirit level, place it on the front part, between the centre and the tip. Make sure it is completely flat. Then, adjust it according to how you feel after several rides. 3. HOW TO MEASURE SIT BONE WIDTH? Measure your sit bones in 4 steps: - Place 2 pieces of corrugated cardboard on a flat stool. - Sit up straight on them and press down for 1 minute. - Stand up, locate the marks and trace their centre. - Measure the distance: this is the width between your sit bones. This data is key to choosing a saddle suited to your physique. 3. Adjusting saddle setback: The perfect position is adjusted to the millimetre The front of the knee should be in line with the pedal axle. On the saddle, with the crank arm horizontal, observe your posture. Adjust the saddle forwards or backwards to correct it.

Product summary

City bike saddle 90° Gel XL is a product in the “Bicycles” category from the shop Decathlon. Price: 400.000 Gs (≈ $65). Key characteristics: Brand: DECATHLON.

Price compared with the category

The “Bicycles” category has 1064 products from 10 shops: prices from 4.100 to 9.061.400 Gs, median price 486.000 Gs. This product costs more than 40% of the products in the category.

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