Why do we see lower saddles on the track?
To preface this reply I need to mention this question came in reference to 6 day track cyclists.
In general - the shorter the track the lower the saddle. Also the higher the bars but that is for another topic.
Why? One reason is the smaller gears being used which also goes with the higher pedal cadence.
Even some so called experienced track cyclists have not ridden on a very short and steep tracks and really cannot answer this question. In a overly simplified explanation - Pedal harder on the straight s and easier thru the bends (turns) is the technique.
The smaller gears and higher cadence allow for less pressure on the knee and therefore the cyclist tend to get away with a lower saddles and yet fewer pains/discomforts. A bigger gear combined with a low saddle would predispose cyclists to potentially more stress at the knee.
A new blog that brings up the topic is http://www.kingbikefit.blogspot.com/
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