Re: Simple Seat Problem

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Agree with allroy71 — when I have lower back pain, it usually due to my posture on the bike. For me, I find it easier to keep my back in the right position if I roll my pelvis further forward, which takes the bow out of my lower back. It does have your pressure points on the saddle further forward, and you may also need to tweak the seat position accordingly — and be sure to not put too much weight on the base of your dick for too long, unless you like that prolonged feeling of numbness, that is!

This is a bigger issue for me on the road bike, since I tend not to sit in one position for long on the trail anyway.

BTW, I have always found (on both road and train bikes) that my preferred saddle position is somewhat more forward than indicated by the plumb bob method. Don’t be afraid to experiment with what works best for you.