This is the second column in a series on how to customize your new or new-to-you bike/e-bike to make it the most comfortable bicycle you have ever pedalled.

In the last column, the Bike Sheriff covered the basics of handlebars and stems, and introduced saddle selection.

To ensure a soft ride, the sheriff bought a Thudbuster suspension post with three variations of rubber stoppers from soft to hard. Then it was the wide, soft seat with springs covered by sheepskin.

The Sheriff jokes his Trek Powerfly 5 e-bike with a full-charged battery, low power setting and flat terrain can travel up to 160 kilometres. His rear end is now good for about 50 kilometres.

Too many cyclists have their saddle adjusted too low. A half-inch can be critical. If you raise your toes with your leg straight, your heel should just clear the pedal as you swing the leg forward. Another common method is that your knee should be only slightly bent when your foot is at the lowest part of the pedal stroke. The ball of your foot........

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