Is Your Saddle Angle Slowing You Down?
Published on August 25th 2023
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Saddle tilt has more of an impact on power, efficiency and cycling speed than you may realise. A flat saddle has long been considered the correct bike fit set-up, but with pros such as Tadej Pogačar now tilting their saddle forwards, have we actually been getting it wrong this whole time? Conor looks into the science and speaks to Bryan from @thebikethebody to find out! 00:00 Intro 00:32 Understanding saddle angle 02:14 Pro cycling’s saddle trend 02:50 Tilted saddle = more power? 05:08 Comfort & aerodynamics 05:38 UCI rules 06:16 Saddle shape 07:09 Why are pros tilting their saddles? 08:20 Should everyone do it? 09:28 Positives vs negatives 10:32 Biomechanics of saddle tilt 11:49 Measuring saddle angle 13:02 Potential drawbacks 14:09 Injury risk 15:24 Conclusions Useful Links: GCN+ | Every. Unmissable. Moment. 👉 https://gcn.eu/9rV Download the GCN App for free 👉 https://gcn.eu/app Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/newcorekit Join the GCN Club 👉 https://gcnclub.com GCN Training Plans 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcntp Have you tried changing your saddle angle? 📐 Let us know in the comments below! 💬 If you liked this video, be sure to give it a thumbs up 👍 and share it with your friends! Watch more on GCN... 📹 Finding The Perfect Saddle Height For Cycling 👉 https://youtu.be/BHH_jISUsjo 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 A Whole Generation - spring gang Birthday (Instrumental Version) - Nbhd Nick Blood Battle - Vilhelm Hass Bulking Season - Timothy Infinite Button Up - Timothy Infinite Destroyer - Cushy Easy Mate - spring gang Everyone Dance - Guustavv Get in Here - Smartface Gotta - Smartface Heavy Gear - Off Cuts Lead - Farrell Wooten #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #bikefit 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sprint Cycling Agency The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling. Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour, entertainment, and more. Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Zipp Wheels: https://gcn.eu/Zipp Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool Elite Bottles: https://gcn.eu/EliteBottles Whoop Fitness: https://gcn.eu/Whoop Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia SiS: https://gcn.eu/ScienceInSport Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift Shimano Wheels: https://gcn.eu/Shimano DMT Shoes: https://gcn.eu/DMT Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca MET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmets Strava: https://gcn.eu/strava Watch our sister channels: GCN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gcntech GCN Racing - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnracing Global Triathlon Network - https://www.youtube.com/@gtn GCN Italia - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnitalia GCN en Español - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Français - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenfrancais GCN Japan - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnjapan GCN Training - https://www.youtube.com/@gcntraining Global Mountain Bike Network - https://youtube.com/@gmbn GMBN Racing - https://youtube.com/@gmbnracing GMBN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gmbntech Electric Mountain Bike Network - https://www.youtube.com/@embn