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Subject: Sliding forward on saddle
Hey Guys,

I finished a Du over the weekend, and on the first lap of the Bike course I had horrible calf cramps... I realized it was because I was sliding forward on my saddle and in essence making the seat post shorter... once I figured that out and scooted back and kept myself there, the cramps went away... rather quickly...

So my question is... how do I keep from sliding forwards on my saddle? I'm using a road bike with clip on aero bars for your reference.


2015-03-24 3:24 PM
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Subject: RE: Sliding forward on saddle

1.  some tri saddles come with a rougher area towards the nose, which helps you stay put. 

2. It's normal to get forward on a TT bike.  Opens up the hip angle more.  Generally a good thing.

3.  tip the saddle back just a touch.  might cause other discomfort, but it will keep you from sliding forward.

4.  Yes- raise the saddle a bit, as a more forward position will bring you closer to the pedals.

 

but yeah,- this sounds is a general issue with putting tt bars on a road bike.  You're trying to get into a TT position, which IS more forward, and the bike position isn't really set up for it.  TT bikes have a higher seat post angle, getting your butt, up and over the pedals rather than behind them.  Basically, you rotate your whole body around the crank axis.

and then, when you do get yourself forward on your road bike with TT bars- it will get wobbly as you'll be too far forward.  such is life.

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