Plan and Deliver Group Indoor Cycling
Section 2: Indoor cycling fundamentals Getting started – health and safety and bike set up Studio cycles are available in various makes, models, shapes, and sizes and have adjustments to make them suitable for many people of varying shapes and sizes, these include: •
Saddle height adjustment
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Handlebar height adjustment
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Horizontal saddle adjustment (fore / aft).
The image below identifies the main components of a typical indoor cycle (NB: some models may differ in their design). LCD display Brake Saddle
Horizontal adjustment of the saddle
Handlebars
Handlebar height adjustment
Saddle height adjustment
Flywheel
Crank Pedal
Saddle height Setting the correct saddle height is probably the most important aspect of bike set-up for ensuring comfortable and efficient cycling. If the seat is too low the posture becomes cramped which may put excessive strain on the knees. If the seat is too high, this may cause the hips and pelvis to rock from side to side and may potentially put a strain on the lower back. One of the most common ways to assess the height of the saddle is to ensure it is in line with the point of the hip when standing. An alternative method would be to sit on the saddle with the balls of the feet Plan and Deliver Group Indoor Cycling | Manual | Version 1 © YMCA Awards 2021
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