Analyzing The Seat Tube Angle Of Touring Bikes
The average effective seat tube angle of touring bikes is 73.4°. Thus, it's neither steep nor extremely slack. By keeping the seat tube angle conservative and balanced, touring bikes offer…
The Optimal Seat Tube Angle of a Tri Bike
The vast majority of tri bikes have a seat tube angle of around 78°. This angle allows the rider to assume the horizontal back position that tri bikes are built…
The Connection Between The Seat Tube Angle and Saddle Setback Explained (graphs)
This post explains the connection between the seat tube angle and the position of the saddle. There are two seat tube angles - the effective seat tube angle and the…
Why Don’t Road Bikes Have Steeper Seat Tube Angles?
Effective Seat Tube Angle Steeper seat tube angles put the rider closer to the bottom bracket and give the legs a more advantageous position to press down the pedals. The…
Seat Tube Angles and Knee Pain – The Connection (very simple to understand explanation)
This post investigates the relationship between different seat tube angles and knee pain. First, let's begin with the definition of a seat tube angle. The seat tube angle (STA) is the angle…
Seat Tube Angle vs. Effective Seat Tube Angle (simple explanation and comparison)
This post compares the differences between the actual seat tube angle and the effective seat tube angle. Definitions Seat Tube Angle (STA). The seat tube angle (STA) is the angle between the seat…
How To Steepen The Seat Tube Angle of Your Bike
This post will reveal how one can affect the effective seat tube angle without getting a new frame. First, let's present a couple of important definitions that will make the…
What Is An Acceptable Seat Tube Angle For a Hardtail MTB
A seat tube angle between 73° and 75° is the norm for a hardtail today. The most common number seems to be 73.5°. Those values preserve both the climbing capabilities…
What Is The Ideal Seat Tube Angle For Climbing? (fast answer + tables)
Ultra-condensed Answer: The most commonly found seat tube angle among lightweight climbing bikes is 73.5°. What Is a Seat Tube Angle? The seat tube angle (STA) is the angle between…
Is a 73 Degree Seat Tube Angle Too Slack (fast answer + a comparison chart)
Condensed Answer: A 73° seat tube angle is 1° to 4° slacker than what we find on modern MTBs. In the world of road bikes, 73° is a common middle…