The RISK Bicycle Seat Cushion Adjustment Level Tool (RL262) is a 3D-printed saddle leveling aid that helps cyclists set precise saddle angles in both side-to-side and fore-aft directions, primarily for bike fitting and turbo trainer setup. Reviewers find it more useful than a standard spirit level for this task, though the built-in mini spirit level is noted as not being the most accurate. It is praised for its compatibility with modern cutaway saddles and for enabling replication of bike fit across multiple bikes.
Pros
- Allows precise saddle angle adjustment using a phone's spirit level app1
- Works well on modern saddles with cutaways due to its flat surface1
- More useful than a normal spirit level for measuring saddle level across the saddle1
- Helps identify when the bike is set up skew side to side on the turbo trainer1
- Helps level the bike by adjusting the turbo trainer feet1
- Can help prevent saddle sores and pedal imbalances caused by an unlevel indoor setup1
- Super useful for constantly building and tinkering with bikes1
- Handy piece of kit used all the time for setting up bikes and measuring angles1
Cons
- The built-in mini spirit level is noted as not being the most accurate thing in the world1
Key Facts
- 3D-printed design with a flat surface that accommodates indented/modern saddle shapes1
- Holds a phone in a groove to use the phone's spirit level app for precise angle measurement1
- Includes a built-in mini spirit level on the front for quick side-to-side tilt checks1
- Positioned across the saddle to take a real measurement of side-to-side level1
- Useful for leveling a bike on a turbo trainer by adjusting the trainer's feet1
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12:47The reviewer does not explicitly name or discuss the RISK Bicycle Seat Cushion Adjustment Level Tool (RL262) by name in the transcript. However, around the 5:25 mark, the reviewer discusses a generic 'saddle leveling device' that he has shown on his channel before. He explains that on the turbo it is easy for the bike to be set up slightly skew side to side, which can lead to saddle discomfort. He notes that while a normal spirit level could be used, he finds this dedicated tool really useful because it allows you to position it across the saddle and take a real measurement. He demonstrates that his saddle is currently not very level and adjusts the feet of his turbo to get it flat, noting that an unlevel bike indoors can lead to saddle sores, pedal imbalances, and other problems.
13:55The reviewer presents the RISK saddle angle tool as a 3D-printed device designed to precisely level a bike saddle in both side-to-side and fore-aft directions. They highlight its utility for replicating bike fit across multiple bikes and its compatibility with modern saddle designs.
Where to Buy
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