Replicate Saddle Tilt

[luv2bike]

Hi,

I need some help replicating saddle tilt among various bikes. Wondering what methods are used if you don't run the saddle level?
I have converted all my bikes over to Specialized Power saddles which are run with some down tilt from the back to front of the saddle.
I do have a 12" torpedo level that has one of the vials graduated in fractions of an inch per foot. I found that that is to coarse of a measure to have the tilt the same from bike to bike.
What's available that is accurate and quick?

Thanks

[MattTuck]

If you want really high tech, get the Abby Bike Works seat thing.

https://www.abbeybiketools.com/products/saddle-fit

I personally just use a big book (like a text book) to place on the saddle, and then you can rest a digital level on that. Some seem to have +/- 0.1 degree (if you believe that)

[SoCalSteve]

Originally Posted by luv2bike

Hi,

I need some help replicating saddle tilt among various bikes. Wondering what methods are used if you don't run the saddle level?
I have converted all my bikes over to Specialized Power saddles which are run with some down tilt from the back to front of the saddle.
I do have a 12" torpedo level that has one of the vials graduated in fractions of an inch per foot. I found that that is to coarse of a measure to have the tilt the same from bike to bike.
What's available that is accurate and quick?

Thanks

Do you have an iPad? This is a great app:Clinometer. Easy, quick and super accurate.

[Ken Robb]

I think to really fine tune comfort you may WANT a little variance in tilt because your overall position will vary slightly from bike to bike so get it close with a level and then adjust as you ride each bike.

[Plum Hill]

I use the same Selle Italia saddle on my bikes. For setting tilt, I have a scrap piece of melamine shelving that's large enough to cover the top of the saddle. I set that on the saddle and then place a small protractor on top. Tilt saddle until protractor is at required angle.
Cost was zilch since wood was scrap and I had the protractor.

[Matthew]

I simply go by eye. Set the saddle where it looks close then go for a ride. The tweek it from there if need be.

[simplemind]

Morgaw saddle adjust app. It helps to place a flat oject/board under your caseless iPhone.

[David Kirk]

Originally Posted by SoCalSteve

Do you have an iPad? This is a great app:Clinometer. Easy, quick and super accurate.

Eggsactly.

dave

[John H.]

Do you have an iPhone?

There are multiple angle finder Aps-

Use your level- Place phone on top of the level- Can find angle down to tenth of a degree-

[luv2bike]

The inclinometer app sounds like the way to go.
Is there an app available for android?

Thanks

[bjf]

I use a flat piece of plywood that's big enough to cover the whole saddle, and then put a small digital level on top of it. It reads out in tenths of a degree, so I get very consistent results. I think I got it from Amazon a few years ago, for not much $$.

[bironi]

Do you begin with finding a very level surface with wheels on that surface, or on a bike stand?

[sales guy]

I have the Morgaw app on an iPad and use it quite a bit. Works well.

[Peter P.]

I place a rigid book or other object to span the entire length of the saddle. Then I place a Tilt Box on top to get a direct readout of saddle tilt. The unit is handy for reading frame angles, too.

[bjf]

Originally Posted by bironi

Do you begin with finding a very level surface with wheels on that surface, or on a bike stand?

Level surface. But I always place the bike in the same place (corner, defined by two walls), so replication is excellent even if the surface isn't totally level.