Mastering Saddle Setback (Fore Aft): The Ultimate Guide!

Saddle Setback, Saddle Fore Aft, Saddle Layback. Whatever you call it, it is a very tricky and complex topic. How can you tell if your saddle is too far forwards? Or too far backwards? There is so much evidence and opinion out there that it is hard to know where to start. Thankfully I've done the hard work for you, sifting through mountains of information, to present the ULTIMATE GUIDE to horizontal positioning of your road bike saddle! The simplest method to find your optimal horizontal saddle position is called "KOPS". What is it? How did this come about? Is it a good strategy? I have the answers for you! There are many tell tale signs that your saddle is too far forwards or backwards - I have rounded up as many as I could find, and presented all of them here. At the end of the video I summarise ALL OF THESE FINDINGS and present, IMHO, what is the BEST method to determine the perfect saddle fore aft position. Contents: 00:00 Intro 01:33 How To Measure Saddle Setback 02:47 Knee Over Pedal Spindle (KOPS) 07:13 Warning! 08:00 Power and Effectiveness 08:34 Muscle Activation and Pedalling Feel 11:00 Joint Pain and Strain 13:26 Upper Body Load and Hand Pressure 14:45 Body Proportions and Body Weight 15:31 Saddle Pressure 17:35 Steve Hogg Balance Test 19:47 Riding Out Of The Saddle 20:58 Bike Handling 21:46 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 22:09 Benefits of Having Saddle Forwards 22:54 Benefits of Having Saddle Backwards 23:32 DIY Options 24:34 MY Recommendations for DIY Saddle Setback 27:21 And We Are Done! My "Saddle Height Perfection" Video: https://youtu.be/N_y5eSUOqNk