On Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 5:05:37 PM UTC-6 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > So this leads me to question the whole upwards tilt thing as it relates to > these types of Riv models and how folks ride them. I know everyone is > different, and there's always going to be those who prefer upward tilts, > downward tilts, extreme fore / aft, etc. but what exactly is it, > physiologically speaking, that skews towards the preference for the upward > saddle tilt for an upright riding position? >
As you say, everyone is different. I have a couple of compression fractures, T8 and T12, and a history of some low back pain. My experience has been 1) I very much prefer saddles with a dip from the nose to the tail, though I wouldn't describe it as a banana curve; 2) the more upright the riding position, the more I want the nose tilted upward; 3) if it feels like you are constantly having to push yourself back on the saddle, tilt the nose up a bit; 4) a little change makes a big difference; 5) pelvic angle is really important, and saddle height, saddle fore-aft, and handlebar distance are all tightly connected with saddle tilt to define the comfort and efficiency of your position; 6) core strength is hugely important; and 7) the right fit is very dependent on how much power you are generating while riding. When it's set up correctly, I feel better on the bike than I do off the bike. Ted Durant Milwaukee, WI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/e022b0a8-cce1-4de3-8696-22f6f509be65n%40googlegroups.com.
