Finding a good saddle height is almost the foundation of bicycle installation - the distance between the bottom bracket and the top of the seat plays an important role in comfort, power output, and overall performance.
Based on feedback from professional drivers:
When I ride a bicycle, everything starts from the height of the saddle, and everything else, such as the height of the handlebars, is placed at the back
It is important to know the appropriate saddle height for you because you need comfort when cycling, so that you can ride longer and better. Adjusting the correct height can also prevent injury - excessive stretching caused by being too low or too high. Indeed, cycling should not cause any harm unless you fall off the bike
Firstly, it should be clear that the height of the saddle is the distance between the center of the five links and the center of the saddle. There are many methods, formulas, and magical calculations, The driver recommends his favorite method: "To set the height of your saddle, please sit on the bicycle and place your heel in the middle of the pedal axis, so that it is at the far point, with the crank and seat tube in a straight line. Your legs should be straight, and do not touch the pedal by shaking your hips (sitting upright!). Please try placing your feet on the floor. You should be able to touch the ground with your toe tips while still keeping the bicycle straight.
Of course, the front, back, and height of the saddle are equally important. If you make changes to the front/back, it will affect the saddle height. Therefore, please repeat the saddle height measurement.
Afterwards, it is recommended to undergo a repeated trial and error process by cycling. If you feel too low, move the saddle up 1mm. If you still feel low, move it up 1mm, and vice versa. If it is too high, you will feel swaying on the saddle or tense behind the knee. If it is too low, you will feel pressure in front of the knee
One common sign of incorrect saddle height is knee pain
If you encounter such a problem, it means that the height of your saddle may be incorrect. Although there may be other reasons and individual reactions may vary, a low saddle usually causes pain in the front of the knee, while a high saddle can cause pain behind the knee or in the hamstrings.
PS: People have different types of muscle tension. So for a very active person, the resulting saddle height may feel too low. For people with muscle tension, they may feel too high.
If you strive to improve flexibility, you may need to adjust your saddle height accordingly, and flexible individuals can usually adjust the cushion height higher. Because considering this, flexible individuals can make their legs completely straight, while those with tense muscles may have slight bends, but they feel that they have fully extended and are not aware of any bends, making them more applicable.
Moreover, not all bicycles have the same crank length. Longer or shorter cranks will result in different knee angles, so if you upgrade or purchase a new bike, you should consider the differences.