Correct Height For Bike Seat and Handlebars

Correct height for bike seat and handlebars

Cycling should be enjoyable, but if your bike is not comfortable it might become a nightmare and make you stop cycling. Don't struggle with a seat that's too low and handlebars that give you an aching back. Check out how to set them up in our newest video on the correct height for bike seat and handlebars so that you have a sweet ride that is efficient and comfortable.
Be aware that in comparsion to the correct saddle height the correct height for the handlebars is a very personal choice as there are so many factors such as type of bike being used, physical characteristics, type of riding (leisure, competitive, etc.) cycling with a kit such as rucksack or without. To summarise, the correct height for handlebars equals the most comfortable height for you right at this moment (as when you get older your physical characteristics may change and you will need to change the height again to get rid of the discomfort).

00:00 - Start
00:07 - Introduction
00:22 - Why it is important to have your handlebar and saddle height right?
00:42 - Tools required to adjust handlebar and saddle height
01:01 - Setting up saddle height
02:21 - Minimum insertion marks on a saddle
02:30 - Setting up handlebar height
02:39 - Setting up handlebar height - threaded stem fitting
03:27 - Setting up handlebar height - threadless stem fitting
04:53 - Setting up handlebar height - flipping the stem around
05:27 - Setting up handlebar height - stem raiser and adjustable stem

Today we are looking at the correct height for bike seat and handlebars. Having your saddle and handlebars set at the wrong height can make your bike uncomfortable, inefficient and off putting. A saddle that is too low can cause knee strain and a saddle too high can cause hip pain. If the handlebars aren't set up to suit the rider then back and neck pain can occur.
Tools needed for adjusting correct height for bike seat and handlebars.

To adjust the height of your saddle and handlebars, you will need some or all of the following tools:

1. Metric Allen keys- Normally 4, 5, or 6mm.
2. Spanners- If you have a nut and bolt for loosening your seat post it should be 12, 13, or 14mm.
3. A wall or an assistant- This is so that you can sit on your saddle with both feet on the pedals.

To find out more, head over to our blog post on the correct height for bike seat and handlebars: https://www.cyclemaintenanceacademy.c...