jessisthebest11
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? For those who take spinning or bikeI took a class with a different instructor today and she told me that my seat was WAY too low. She ended up raising it two notches. This made it more comfortable to ride, but more difficult to generate a lot of power in my legs for the uphill climbs. She said that my leg should be almost straight when it's down, is that true?
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Tori911
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They should have a "slight" bend---but they almost look straight. It is soooooo important to be fitted properly. You will feel less power at first- until you build more strength but your knees will greatly appreciate it. 
To find seat height, place your heels on the pedals and pedal backwards. You’ve found the optimum seat height when your legs are completely extended at the bottoms of the pedal strokes with your heels on the pedals. Have your teacher or friend watch for rocking hips, the sign that the seat is too high. Now, when you’re actually pedaling, you’ll have the perfect bend in your knees
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jessisthebest11
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Thanks Tori! I guess I was not really sure since I take the class regularly with a different instructor on Mondays and she never said anything. Do you have any advise on how high the handle bars should be?
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Tori911
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| jessisthebest11 wrote: | | Thanks Tori! I guess I was not really sure since I take the class regularly with a different instructor on Mondays and she never said anything. Do you have any advise on how high the handle bars should be? |
You want the handle bars at a height where you're distributing your weight at about 60% in the saddle and 40% resting on the handle bars. Raise the bars to put more weight in the saddle and lower them to put more weight up front. I hope that helps.
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jessisthebest11
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| Tori911 wrote: | | jessisthebest11 wrote: | | Thanks Tori! I guess I was not really sure since I take the class regularly with a different instructor on Mondays and she never said anything. Do you have any advise on how high the handle bars should be? |
You want the handle bars at a height where you're distributing your weight at about 60% in the saddle and 40% resting on the handle bars. Raise the bars to put more weight in the saddle and lower them to put more weight up front. I hope that helps. |
So handle bars should be a little higher than the seat?
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Tori911
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| jessisthebest11 wrote: | | Tori911 wrote: | | jessisthebest11 wrote: | | Thanks Tori! I guess I was not really sure since I take the class regularly with a different instructor on Mondays and she never said anything. Do you have any advise on how high the handle bars should be? |
You want the handle bars at a height where you're distributing your weight at about 60% in the saddle and 40% resting on the handle bars. Raise the bars to put more weight in the saddle and lower them to put more weight up front. I hope that helps. |
So handle bars should be a little higher than the seat? |
Mine are--but I'm short. Yes, the should be slightly higher or they should be no lower than parallel to the seat. You don't want to feel stress in your neck or lower back. I had to play around to get the perfect fit. Luckily I own the spinning bike so I don't have to readjust it.
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