Title |
Relative variances of the cadence frequency of cycling under two differential saddle heights
|
---|---|
Published in |
Journal of Physical Therapy Science, February 2016
|
DOI | 10.1589/jpts.28.378 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Wen-Dien Chang, Chin-Yun Fan Chiang, Ping-Tung Lai, Chia-Lun Lee, Sz-Ming Fang |
Abstract |
[Purpose] Bicycle saddle height is a critical factor for cycling performance and injury prevention. The present study compared the variance in cadence frequency after exercise fatigue between saddle heights with 25° and 35° knee flexion. [Methods] Two saddle heights, which were determined by setting the pedal at the bottom dead point with 35° and 25° knee flexion, were used for testing. The relative variances of the cadence frequency were calculated at the end of a 5-minute warm-up period and 5 minutes after inducing exercise fatigue. Comparison of the absolute values of the cadence frequency under the two saddle heights revealed a difference in pedaling efficiency. [Results] Five minutes after inducing exercise fatigue, the relative variances of the cadence frequency for the saddle height with 35° knee flexion was higher than that for the saddle height with 25° knee flexion. [Conclusion] The current finding demonstrated that a saddle height with 25° knee flexion is more appropriate for cyclists than a saddle height with 35° knee flexion. |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
United States | 1 | 2% |
Unknown | 40 | 98% |
Demographic breakdown
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Student > Master | 11 | 27% |
Researcher | 5 | 12% |
Student > Postgraduate | 5 | 12% |
Student > Bachelor | 4 | 10% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 4 | 10% |
Other | 6 | 15% |
Unknown | 6 | 15% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Medicine and Dentistry | 9 | 22% |
Sports and Recreations | 9 | 22% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 6 | 15% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 3 | 7% |
Engineering | 2 | 5% |
Other | 3 | 7% |
Unknown | 9 | 22% |