General Tips
Driving should be comfortable. Ergonomics is important, especially for longer endurance races.
General setup tips:
- Pedals should be slightly below level with the bottom of the seat.
- The wheel should point to the upper chest.
- The back should be straight and vertical.
To get it set up correctly, it’s best to take a few photos of you sitting after driving for a few minutes.
One of the most common errors we see is a curved lower back. This is manageable over shorter stints but gets increasingly uncomfortable over longer ones. Usually this is caused by another issue e.g. the pedals being too high or slanted at the wrong angle. If you think this is happening to you then try angling the seat more upright or bringing the pedals closer.
Ankles
should be relaxed with the heel resting on the heel plate. This position should be so comfortable that you rest your ankles like this for hours. The angle between the flat of the foot and the legs should be roughly 90 degrees or slightly over.
When pressing the pedal, the angle should slightly increase as the calves tense.
Knees
Knees should be slightly bent. When the pedal is pressed, the legs should be almost straight with a slight kink. It’s like the lowest point on a well-fitted bicycle.
Elbows
Elbows are simple, they should be 90 degrees.
Wrists & wheel angle
The wheel should face directly towards the chest or just below the neck. Regardless, the wrists should be relaxed (also when driving).
Shoulders and head
The back should be straight and upright, and the neck relaxed.
When using bucket seats, they can be quite restrictive around the shoulders. If possible, try to keep the shoulders square.