for mtb, it can be useful to get the saddle out of the way when doing technical bits where you wish to throw the bike around underneath you
and then when you are climbing again and pedalling in a seated fashion you can have the saddle back up to full height for you
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for mtb, it can be useful to get the saddle out of the way when doing technical bits where you wish to throw the bike around underneath you
and then when you are climbing again and pedalling in a seated fashion you can have the saddle back up to full height for you