Art, Thanks again for your calculation on the seat angle. Here is another question.
My road bike seat height (73 degrees) is around 79-79.5cm depending on the time of year etc.
Assuming I ride a 78-79 degree tri bike how much higher would my seat have to be?
Is there a formula? Currently I am around 79.5-80cm but it seems a bit high.
Dan has commented that most people like to be a half centimeter or so higher on their tri bike than their road bike. I have them both about the same, but don’t go by me. I have yet to find a road position that I thought was even on the fair side of poor. I just can’t get the road bike right, but I keep trying. One of these years, I will get it for sure.
I agree. From Dan’s article it has everything to do with where your seat is relative to your BB. The height of your saddle is a function of this not the sole determinant. Adjusting your seat forward/backwards relative to the proper height of your saddle is the key IMO.