How to adjust your saddle height correctly

With just a few simple steps, you can adjust your saddle to the optimal height to ride comfortably and efficiently.

• Hex wrench for the saddle clamp (4–5 mm)
• Tape measure or ruler
• Your cycling shoes (flats) or cycling shoes with cleats (clipless pedals)

• Put on the shoes you'll be riding in (with cleats attached, if you're using clipless pedals).
• Park the bike securely in a stand or lean it against a stable surface.
• Adjust the crank so that the pedal you want to measure is at the 6 o'clock position.

• Sit on the saddle and place your heel on the pedal at the 6 o'clock position.
• Straighten your leg completely without letting your hips tilt.
• When the leg is straight: The saddle height is a good starting point – when riding with the ball of your foot, your knees will be slightly bent.
• If the leg is still clearly bent: Raise the saddle. If the leg is hyperextended: Lower the saddle.

• Ride for 10–20 minutes at a normal intensity level.
• Watch out for the following issues: Hip swaying – saddle too high. Pain in the front of the knee – saddle too low (or cleats positioned incorrectly). Numb feet / cramps – check foot position, cleats, or saddle alignment.
• Adjust in small increments (5 mm) until the movement feels natural.