Setting Up Your Handlebars and Saddle is CRUCIAL to Mountain Biking

In Episode 4 of Understanding Mountain Bikes, we take a look at how to dial in the fit of your bike, from setting up your cockpit to adjusting your saddle. By examining the changes you can make to your handlebar, stem, controls, and saddle, you'll find that you can dramatically increase the comfort of your bike!

In this series, we’ve separated all the parts of a mountain bike into six “systems,” which we'll break down into easily digestible episodes. With a good understanding of how all the components of a bicycle work together, you’ll be able to more confidently approach mountain biking, no matter how long you've been riding!

Table of Contents:
Intro: 0:00
Your Bike's Two Touch Points: 0:29
How to Change Stem Length: 1:33
How To Change Stem Height: 2:18
Handlebars Examined: Width, Rise, & Sweep: 3:06
Stem and Handlebar Clamp Diameter: 5:25
Adjusting Your Controls: 5:54
Brake Adjustments: 7:33
Saddles: 8:07
Finding Saddle Height: 8:46
Measuring Saddle Height: 9:17
Adjusting Saddle Angle: 10:07
Conclusion: 10:40

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