[GravityFreakTJ]

Noticed the other day while getting some runs in that about half the dh rigs had the seatpost slammed while the other half had some moderate extension.Coming from free ride over to dh i(out of habit i guess)i pretty much slam my seatpost down. Just wondering how you guys that race run yours,slammed,some extension?I could see where on a course with some flat sections and such it would be nice to sit and pedal,and rest your legs some what.Just curious.

 

[buildyourown]

I run mine higher than most because I like to feel the bike with my knees as I corner. The position of my seat tells me where the rear wheel is. It's hard to explain, but I get real ugly if I try and ride with my seat slammed.
Try raising it a bit. As long as you can still get behind it on steep stuff, it isn't too high.

 

[GravityFreakTJ]

Plan on experiminting with it in very small increments

 

[wisc fr-rider]

For me i like my seat to be right around a inch above my knee when i am standing, best comprimise for pinchablitly, ok pedaling, and lots of clearance to move around on the bike.

 

[Roasted]

for me it is standing over the bike. Feet flat on the ground, the seat is like 1in below my crotch...

 

[math2014]

For me it is a question still.... and i would really appreciate the progress on this thread....

currently i got issues with steep stuff, i can touch the ground with only the toes/ball of my feet while sitting on the bike... i guess i should drop it 1-1.5" more... and follow Roasted's example.

My problem is that when the seatpost is high cockpit lenght is fine, but when i drop it... things go short