Determination of the Optimal Saddle Height for Leisure Cycling (P188)

Gàmez, Javier; Zarzoso, Manuel; Raventós, Alex; Valero, Marta Sofía; Alcántara, Enrique; López, Amparo; Prat, Jaime; Vera, Pedro

doi:10.1007/978-2-287-09413-2_31

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“…A body of literature resulting from research into the interaction between certain cycling conditions and biomechanical parameters of cycling has already been published, for a review see Fonda and Sarabon (2010a). This research concentrated on particular problems such as: on enhancing performance (Faria et al, 2005;Jeukendrup and Martin, 2001); on improving rehabilitation protocols (Ericson, 1986); on improving comfort (Gámez et al, 2008); and on preventing harmful effects caused by cycling (Burke, 1994;Silberman et al, 2005;de Vey Mestdagh, 1998). Many authors focused on the relation between body posture during cycling and bicycle geometry with the aim of facilitating positive effects during cycling.…”

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Adjusted saddle position counteracts the modified muscle activation patterns during uphill cycling

Fonda¹,

Panjan²,

Marković

et al. 2011

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology

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Adjusted saddle position counteracts the modified muscle activation patterns during uphill cycling

Fonda¹,

Panjan²,

Marković

et al. 2011

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology

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“…The study by Gamez et al ( 2008) investigated the influence of 3 different saddle heights (i.e., 684.1 mm, 709.1 mm, 734.1 mm) on comfort in cyclists. The authors found that the 709.1 mm high saddle was best because the peak pressure distribution and lower-limb muscle activation decreased [35]. The study by Verma et al (2016) [36] investigated the influence of different saddle positions (neutral, upward, downward, forward, backward) on saddle pressures distribution.…”

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Saddle Pressures Factors in Road and Off-Road Cyclists of Both Genders: A Narrative Review

Vicari,

Patti,

Giustino

et al. 2023

JFMK

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The contact point of the pelvis with the saddle of the bicycle could generate abnormal pressure, which could lead to injuries to the perineum in cyclists. The aim of this review was to summarize in a narrative way the current literature on the saddle pressures and to present the factors that influence saddle pressures in order to prevent injury risk in road and off-road cyclists of both genders. We searched the PubMed database to identify English-language sources, using the following terms: “saddle pressures”, “pressure mapping”, “saddle design” AND “cycling”. We also searched the bibliographies of the retrieved articles. Saddle pressures are influenced by factors such as sitting time on the bike, pedaling intensity, pedaling frequency, trunk and hand position, handlebars position, saddle design, saddle height, padded shorts, and gender. The jolts of the perineum on the saddle, especially on mountain bikes, generate intermittent pressures, which represent a risk factor for various pathologies of the urogenital system. This review highlights the importance of considering these factors that influence saddle pressures in order to prevent urogenital system injuries in cyclists.

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“…Gamez et al also proposed a method to provide an optimal saddle height for a cyclist by monitoring the SEMG signals and the data of 16 pressure sensors placed on the surface of a saddle and hand grips. They derived a formulation for optimizing the saddle height based on the pressure data and interviews with subjects [6]. The above-mentioned research investigated the physical reactions caused by the changes in pedaling exercise conditions based on scientific facts; however, no effective methods for determining the saddle height have been utilized among cyclists.…”

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Development of Saddle Height Control System for Cycle Road Racer based on SEMG Signals of the Leg Muscles

Tokuyasu

Matsumoto

2013

JBSE

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The saddle height of a cycle road racer influences the competitive performance of the cyclist. Cyclists can adjust the saddle height carefully according to their kinesthetic sense while riding a bicycle. The saddle height control system we have developed consists of a saddle height control device and a measurement instrument for a surface electromyogram (SEMG). The evaluation criteria for the saddle height based on SEMG signals, which are measured from the leg muscles during pedaling exercise, are established. Our experiments indicate that the saddle height was controlled at a relatively low level regardless of the cycling level of the subjects. The effects of muscle fatigue due to pedaling exercise are suspected to affect these experimental results.

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Determination of the Optimal Saddle Height for Leisure Cycling (P188)

Cited by 6 publications

References 6 publications

Adjusted saddle position counteracts the modified muscle activation patterns during uphill cycling

Adjusted saddle position counteracts the modified muscle activation patterns during uphill cycling

Saddle Pressures Factors in Road and Off-Road Cyclists of Both Genders: A Narrative Review

Development of Saddle Height Control System for Cycle Road Racer based on SEMG Signals of the Leg Muscles

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