Increase saddle hight to grow taller? - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

07-17-2004, 02:29 AM

Sorry if this is a bit off-topic. I read this somewhere on the Web:

"When I was 23 years old I used to cycle to college which was about 10
miles away - so there and back is 20 miles in total. I read somewhere
about increasing saddle height so your legs are stretched when you cycle -
so it gives a slight pull on the legs. It's bloody sore to start off with
but you get used to it after a week. I done this every day for 4 months
(along with plenty of protein drinks) and increased the length of my legs
by over 2.5 inches - increasing saddle height 1/4 inch every few weeks. I
honestly believe that any one regardless of age can achieve this and more
- the legs are literally forced to grow to accommodate all that pulling
and stretching."

Does anyone have any experience with this? I'm 5'7" at 25 years and it
would be wonderful news if this is actually possible. I'm probably gonna
give it a try anyway, since I could use the exercise.. But I wanted to
get some opinions, so I'd really appreciate your input on this.

Thanks a million!