Rider position on saddle?

My 2 cents says, "no problem." Different saddle positions work different parts of your legs, as well as allow you to tweak your posture if you're going aero, sprinting, or whatever. Plus, it's a way to relieve pressure on soft areas.

Not that there's anything wrong with never moving; I just think that finding a single saddle position that works for you no matter the situation or duration of the ride is rare.

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Originally posted by mikeo
Not sure if this is the correct forum but here goes. I tend to move my position on the saddle when I am riding (when I'm sitting). Sometimes throwing myself thurther back and then moving back forward on the saddle after a while. What's the consensus am I doing something wrong, have my saddle adjusted incorrectly or is it a case of what works for me?

Most quality saddles will have a definite 'sweetspot' - you'll know it when you find it - I tend to hang out on that spot for most of the time and don't move about much. I read somewhere that "flatter" saddles suit riders who move about a bit and "curved" saddles are better suited to riders who stay in one or two positions. I'm not entirely convinced - I have a "curved" saddle on my roadie and a 'flat' saddle on my MTB and both seem to suit my butt and riding habits.

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Originally posted by mikeo
Not sure if this is the correct forum but here goes. I tend to move my position on the saddle when I am riding (when I'm sitting). Sometimes throwing myself thurther back and then moving back forward on the saddle after a while. What's the consensus am I doing something wrong, have my saddle adjusted incorrectly or is it a case of what works for me?

Me too...and have been wondering???

Especially on hour long climbs, I like to move around. Often sitting back and using my hips, but sometimes taking a break with sitting more forward and letting the quads do a little spinning. Even throwing in some off saddle (thru the switchbacks especially) makes for a more enjoyable ride with less ache and numbness.