Depends on the saddle, I use a Fizik Arione Classic and I measure it pretty much in the middle.

Some may use the saddle rails as a reference. What saddle are you referring to?

Really depends on the saddle.

Some saddles have a rear rise/lip. For those I typically measure the nose to middle for level.


Some have a hump in the nose or a dip in the middle. For those it's more of a judgement call.



The rails typically have no set relation to the saddle level.

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4" from the tip.

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Still talking about saddles right?

I use the full saddle, but it really doesn’t matter much as long as you’re consistent. It’s easiest to be consistent if you use the full saddle, I place a rigid straightedge on the high points of the saddle then use a phone app to measure. Most saddles are made to be run level, but if you’re happiest with 1-2 degrees down bubble, then do that.

A handful of saddles, like SMP, should only be measured on the front section because of the extreme curvature.

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Depends on the saddle, But generally where your behind sits on the saddle.