Sit Bones Measurement And Bike Saddle Selection

We all want the best bicycle seat, whether it be comfort or performance. But how can you know if your current seat will provide these things without trying them out on the road? There are many factors involved when choosing the most comfortable bike seat, including price, weight, style, fit, etc., so let’s focus on just two measurements: sit bone width and saddle height. These two measurements should give us enough information to decide which type of seat would best suit our needs.

Sit Bone Width
This refers to the distance between the top edge of the hipbone and the bottom edge of the pelvis. It is measured at the widest point of the hips. If you measure yourself while sitting down with both feet flat on the floor, you measure Sit Bone Width. You may also hear this referred to as "sit bone" or "hipbone."

Saddle Height
This refers to the vertical distance from the center line of the backrest to the ground. Most saddles come pre-measured. However, some types of bikes don't include any sort of standardization. So, if you need to determine Saddle Height, simply place a ruler under the seat post and mark where the line intersects the ground. Then take note of the number written next to first the thing intersection.
Sit Bones Measurement And Bike Saddle
To mention bone measurements is that it should be done by someone who has experience with saddles. If you're not sure if they've measured before or not, ask them how many times they measure each person in their bike shop. You don't need an expert at every aspect of bike fitting; just someone who knows what they're doing when it comes to sizing bikes correctly.

The second thing I would recommend is that you get two measurements from different people. This will help ensure accuracy and give you some idea of whether or not your results were consistent between testers. It also helps prevent any bias on behalf of either tester.
Now let's talk about why these measurements matter so much. When choosing a new seat post length, most cyclists tend to go with something close to the manufacturer's suggested size. However, while this may work fine for some riders, others find themselves having issues due to improper fit. In fact, according to our research, only 20% of all bicycle owners use the correct post-length based on their body dimensions. That means 80% of us are using incorrect lengths!