Influence of Saddle Height on Lower Limb Kinematics in Well-Trained Cyclists

• DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0b013e318245c09d
• Publication Date: 2011-12-21T09:46:51Z
• Authors: Ventura Ferrer-Roca; Andreu Roig; Piero Galilea; Juan García-López
• Keywords: Saddle; Knee flexion; Circumference

Ferrer-Roca, V, Roig, A, Galilea, P, and García-López, J. Influence of saddle height on lower limb kinematics in well-trained cyclists: Static vs. dynamic evaluation bike fitting. J Strength Cond Res 26(11): 3025–3029, 2012—In cycling, proper is important because it contributes to the mechanical work joints, thus altering pedaling efficiency. The appropriate method select optimal still unknown. This study was conducted compare a static (anthropometric measurements) (2D analysis) adjust height. Therefore, an examination relationship between height, anthropometrics, angles, hamstring flexibility carried out. Saddle outside recommended range (106–109% inseam length) observed 56.5% subjects. Inappropriate knee flexion angles using were 26% results this support concept that adjusting 106–109% length may not ensure (30–40°). To solve these discrepancies, we applied multiple linear regression contention length, angle are highly related (R2 = 0.963, p < 0.001). We propose novel equation relates factors recommend (108.6–110.4% length).