| The bicycle seat is not the only factor in getting a | | | | the time the seat will be set flat or with a slight |
| comfortable bicycle ride. | | | | downward angle toward the front of the seat. If your |
| Leg extension, Hand position, seat angle, and nose | | | | seat has springs on the rear you will want to point the |
| width are all important factors in bicycle seat comfort. | | | | nose down slightly so when the springs sag from your |
| Your leg extension is important because if your legs | | | | weight the seat will end up nearly flat. |
| are not properly extended then you will not be able to | | | | The width of the nose of the bicycle is important |
| put as much weight on your pedals. This will put more | | | | because if it is wide and your legs are rubbing on it |
| weight on your seat which will cause your backside to | | | | while riding your can chafe the inside of your legs. |
| get sore quicker. | | | | Your first rides. This is very important. The first half |
| Hand position is important because if your hands are | | | | dozen rides on your bike for the year should be for |
| really high or way back then all of your weight will be | | | | twenty minutes or less. Do not get out and spend two |
| on your seat. | | | | hours riding your bike if you have been off it for |
| The angle of the seat is important because the slope | | | | several months or years. Even if your bike and seat fit |
| of the area of the seat that you are in contact with will | | | | perfectly you will end up with a sore backside and will |
| effect how the pressure hits your backside. Most of | | | | not want to get back on your bike for a while. |