Short Nose Saddle Setback

[RoosterCogset]

Originally Posted by teleguy57

Yes, you can. Ease of use with a tool, particularly the Rydenbikes model (I bought the least expensive one) makes doing the measurements quicker and with less variability -- at least for me. Each of us has a limit to the amount of futzing and putzing we're willing to put up with, or at least what we'll be willing to pay to avoid.

I forgot.. Ruler plus a Sharpie :-) You'll never have use the 'tool' twice.

[Mark McM]

Originally Posted by teleguy57

I have a prev version of the rydenbikes fit tool which locates the position from which to measure saddle height using a device similar to the one referenced above (but 70mm vs 80mm wide). That accommodates similar saddle heights regardless of the saddle design.

This tool seems very similar in concept to the VeloAngle, only much less expensive. A difference between the Ryden tool and the VeloAngle is that the Ryden tool uses a smart phone for making angle measurements, whereas the VeloAngle has a dedicated electronic angle gauge built in. Another difference is that the Ryden uses a saddle width gauge to determine the saddle setback measurement point, whereas the VeloAngle attaches a graduated measurement jig to the saddle.

I wonder though about the accuracy of using a smart phone for angle measurement? At a 1 m distance, a difference of 1/2 of a degree will result in a measurement error of about 9mm.

[teleguy57]

Originally Posted by RoosterCogset

I forgot.. Ruler plus a Sharpie :-) You'll never have use the 'tool' twice.

Ah, now that makes the difference

[carpediemracing]

Originally Posted by Nomadmax

I find that the tip measurement is well behind what I used before.

This is one reason I use an ISM saddle, so I can meet set back requirements.

My SLR saddle tip was ahead of the BB axle center. The ISM is at least close to UCI compliant, although no one's ever checked my bike (the one time I did Nationals).

I also bought a short Fizik saddle for the same reason, but I found the ISM to be much more comfortable.

[wooger]

Originally Posted by Nomadmax

Thanks for the replies. It seems what I found wasn't an anomaly.

FYI on the pro stealth saddles, there's a mark at the point where they're exactly 8cm wide, no need to measure.