Friday, February 13, 2009

Feel uncomfortable with your seating?


Diagram above shows the reasons behind of the uncomftable seating. First, don't abuse the saddle, it may caused by the untighten nuts on the saddle which will cause the angle of the saddle either facing upward or downward with certain angle. Adjust it to a parrallel possition, then try again.

Second, choose the correct size of saddle that suits you. The modern/trendy design of the saddles are always looked attractive. But very importment, you have to consider whether saddles size is broad enough to sopport your weight? In physics theory, pressure = human weight /area (saddle). So try to imagine, if the area very narrow, pressure act to your body is greater. Besides, narrow shape of saddle allows the cyclist to spin his/her legs at high rpm(revolution per minute).
Third, choose the higher density of the saddle. Heavy weight person should use the high density saddles. If the saddle's density too low, the inner foam will be softening in short period. Lastly, DONT wear jeans or ordinary cloth. Because clothing such as jeans and many types of shorts have seams in the crotch area. Sitting on top of these seams puts pressure and causing pain and numbness. The best is to wear cycling pant and jersey while cycling.
Lastly, chose the saddle which you sit comfortably.There are hundreds of saddlles available in the market place.

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