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Scientia R1
Riding Position and ischial variation:
GuideHow to choose your Scientia
Determine your riding position and your ischial variation following the two steps below. The combination of the two will result in your Scientia saddle.
Riding Position
Riding position is the crucial factor in choosing the optimal saddle.
Select your correct riding position among 45° (Athletic), 60° (Moderate) and 90° (Relaxed).
Athletic
Moderate
Relaxed
Ischial Variation
Ischial Variation is the measurement between your seat bones:
< 11 cm
11 - 13 cm
> 13 cm
How to measure it:
If you don’t have the possibility to go to a biomechanics expert or to a shop provided with a seat bones measurement tool, you can easily simulate the procedures below at home, using corrugated cardboard or other memory material on a flat surface.
Sit at 90° and apply pressure.
Find the centres of the two ischial impressions and measure the distance between these two points with a ruler. The result is your ischial distance.
Riding position is the angle at which you hold your upper body when cycling, and it is the crucial factor in choosing an optimal saddle. According to your riding style, the way your sit bones rest on the saddle varies substantially, and this consequently affects the level of comfort.
Select your correct riding position from either 45° (Athletic), 60° (Moderate) or 90° (Relaxed) to enjoy your rides pain free!
Ischial Variation is the measurement of distance between your sit bones. How to measure it:
If you don’t have the possibility to go to a biomechanics expert or to a shop that has a sit bones measurement tool, you can easily simulate the procedure at home using corrugated cardboard or another moldable material on a flat surface.
Sit at 90° and apply pressure
Find the centres of the two ischial impressions and measure the distance between these two points with a ruler. The result is your ischial distance.