Date Approved
2005
Degree Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department or School
Health Promotion and Human Performance
Committee Member
Stephen McGregor, PhD, Chair
Committee Member
W. Jeffrey Armstrong, PhD
Committee Member
Anthony Moreno, MS
Abstract
Triathlon is the combined sport of swimming, cycling, and running. Cycling is normally the longest portion of the race. Therefore, maintenance of comfort and efficiency while maintaining high power output is essential for success in the cycling portion. Several methods are currently used for determination of height for road cyclists. It has yet to be determined if these methods are applicable to triathletes. Because of the different geometry of a triathlon bicycle, the question remains whether road-saddle fitting techniques can be an applied and work for the triathlon bicycle.
This thesis evaluated the participant’s current saddle height in addition to four different road-cycling fitting methods with regard to oxygen consumption while in an aerodynamic position on a triathlon-specific bicycle. It was determined that there was no statistically significant difference between the recreational male and female triathletes’ current saddle heights or those of the four different methods.
Recommended Citation
Sherman, Edith Ann, "Saddle height positioning for triathletes ssing road cyclist methods" (2005). Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations. 72.
https://commons.emich.edu/theses/72