measuring setback w/ a brooks team pro

[anon.]

Hi all,

A quick question about the weirdness of Brooks saddles... I'm measuring a rider's current setup w/ a brooks professional and I'm wondering what point on the saddle's nose y'all use for measuring setback and reach.

I took one set of measurements using the spot just aft of the rivet on the nose (ostensibly where the downwards slope starts), which came out seeming quite long for the rider. A second set of measurements from just fore of the rivet seemed a little more reasonable, but I figured I'd check with the peanut gallery before etching anything in stone/bikecad.

Thanks
Michael

[Dazza]

Hi all,

A quick question about the weirdness of Brooks saddles... I'm measuring a rider's current setup w/ a brooks professional and I'm wondering what point on the saddle's nose y'all use for measuring setback and reach.

I took one set of measurements using the spot just aft of the rivet on the nose (ostensibly where the downwards slope starts), which came out seeming quite long for the rider. A second set of measurements from just fore of the rivet seemed a little more reasonable, but I figured I'd check with the peanut gallery before etching anything in stone/bikecad.

Thanks
Michael

Just a reminder to never use a set dimension for the rider when they swap saddles
the set back for one saddle will be different for the rider if they use a different saddle as the bum will sit in a different place.
First set the position for the rider using the Brooks or particular saddle chosen
Then just measure the set back from any point you chose. Normally the nose.
But most important
Then you must measure the saddle's rails and ensure all fits correctly to the seat post to be used to match up with the seat angle to set the saddle in the correct position.