Optimum power - Seat height to lower pedal ???

There is a rule of thumb I have heard that gets you in the ball park.  Raise the saddle untill you leg is fully extended when your HEEL is on the peddle.

Technically, you should be abble to ride your bike with your heels on the peddles and your legs will just lock out.  There should be no rocking of the hips to reach lower.  That is a close approximation of saddle height.  When you move the ball of your foot to the peddle, you will be in the right seat height positions within a cm or two.

This is just a close approximation and doesn't handle fitting issues like saddle angel or fore/aft position.

Just read an article that the "static fit" measurement should be inseam x .883  from bottom of pedal stroke to top of seat.  That is technical, but you get the idea if you are just winging it.  Make sure it feels good.

A couple of measurements will tell you if you are in the right ballpark.

With your cycling shoes on, measure from the floor to the greater trochanter.

Then measure from the pedal spindle to the seat (with crank arms in line with seat tube); you want this to be 96-100% of the previous measurement.

Shane

I appreciate all your advice..
Will try a new setup tonight and hopefully PB on Sunday!!
Thanks.