Saddle fit system and method

Details Saddle fit system and method Saddle fit system and method

2007-10-23

2007-10-23

Guadalupe-McCall, Yaritza (Department: 2859)

Geometrical instruments

Gauge

Anatomical

C033S515000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11145270

ABSTRACT:
In one disclosed embodiment, a bicycle saddle fit system comprises an impression pad of sufficient size to span the sit bones of an adult human, and a measurement gauge fixed to and extending along the impression pad. The measurement gauge is usable to measure the distance between sit-bone impressions made in the impression pad by a person previously seated on the impression pad. In another disclosed embodiment, a method of fitting a bicycle saddle to a human rider comprises measuring a sit-bone width of the rider, determining a preferred riding posture of the rider, and assessing a saddle characteristic suitable for the rider based on both the rider's sit-bone width and the rider's preferred riding posture.

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