Is the conventional wisdom on saddle angle for mountain bikes completely wrong? Ive been noticing a trend of riders setting their saddles to a nose-up angle, often citing improved traction and power transfer. But what if I told you thats actually a recipe for disaster?
Think about it: a nose-up saddle angle puts the riders weight further forward, increasing pressure on the hands and wrists. This can lead to numbness, fatigue, and even injury. And what about the supposed benefits to traction and power transfer? Dont those claims seem dubious at best?
Id argue that a nose-down saddle angle is the way to go. By shifting the riders weight rearward, you reduce pressure on the hands and wrists, allowing for more comfort and control. And as for traction and power transfer, isnt it more important to focus on proper bike fit, suspension setup, and tire selection rather than relying on a gimmicky saddle angle?
So, I ask you: are we all just drinking the Kool-Aid on this one? Is the nose-up saddle angle trend just a fad, or is there some real science backing it up? Lets dive into the data and debate – Im ready to be proven wrong, but Im not convinced that the conventional wisdom on saddle angle is doing riders any favors.
Think about it: a nose-up saddle angle puts the riders weight further forward, increasing pressure on the hands and wrists. This can lead to numbness, fatigue, and even injury. And what about the supposed benefits to traction and power transfer? Dont those claims seem dubious at best?
Id argue that a nose-down saddle angle is the way to go. By shifting the riders weight rearward, you reduce pressure on the hands and wrists, allowing for more comfort and control. And as for traction and power transfer, isnt it more important to focus on proper bike fit, suspension setup, and tire selection rather than relying on a gimmicky saddle angle?
So, I ask you: are we all just drinking the Kool-Aid on this one? Is the nose-up saddle angle trend just a fad, or is there some real science backing it up? Lets dive into the data and debate – Im ready to be proven wrong, but Im not convinced that the conventional wisdom on saddle angle is doing riders any favors.