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Cycling position
Is cycling position important?… YES!
Incorrect cycling posture can cause a number of ailments: back pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, and yes, even saddle pain. That's quite a lot... We can also turn it around: a good riding position can quickly reduce and even prevent your ailments!
There are two common riding positions on an e-bike, both of which, provided they fit the bike and are properly adjusted to your body, should cause little to no discomfort. We'll briefly discuss them below.
Upright
The most common riding position on an e-bike. There's little pressure on your upper body, but there's quite a bit of pressure on your seat. Usually comfortable for shorter rides. Downsides: your lower back absorbs most of the shock, and you can't put much force on the pedals.
The bikeboxer team sees many e-bikers with their saddles set too low and/or handlebars set too high. When asked, we hear that these cyclists think this position is comfortable. In reality, however, on longer rides, you experience lower back and seat pain. In some cases, even your tailbone can become painful. This can be painful for a few days!
Our take: there's nothing wrong with an upright riding position, but check your saddle height and handlebar height. Not sure if your riding position is correct? Then definitely visit your local bike shop. They'll see at a glance if your bike needs any adjustments. And they'll often do it for free.
Leaning forward a little
A more active cycling position puts more pressure on your upper body and therefore less on your seat. You can exert more force more easily and (for example, when hitting a pothole) you can easily get out of the saddle, allowing your legs to absorb the shock instead of your back. Any downsides? Especially if you're not used to the position yet, your shoulder and neck muscles can get a bit tired.
Our opinion: The slightly forward position is best for longer rides. However, some bikes aren't suitable for this position. For example, if you have a granny bike, the slightly forward position isn't possible on it. The same applies here: if you have any doubts about your riding position, visit your bike shop!
Saddle height
As mentioned above, an incorrect saddle height can seriously ruin your cycling experience. Below are a few common complaints. Recognize them? They're often easily remedied!
Saddle too low: pain in the front of the knees, pain in the seat, sore/tired lower back, pain in the tailbone, pain between the shoulder blades.
Saddle too high: pain in the backs of the knees, chafing in the seat and groin area, pressure at the front of the pubic area.
Conclusion
This information will hopefully help you recognize the problems that can arise from an incorrect riding position and saddle height. Bikeboxer's most important tip: if you have any questions or doubts about your cycling position, trust your local professional bike mechanic!