A bicycle saddle raising device includes a fixed tube carrying a slidable rising rod, stroke springs biasing the rising rod upward, a locking mechanism for locking the rising rod at a predetermined height, and a locking/unlocking switching arrangement. The locking mechanism includes an engaging member having a plurality of engaging recesses, and claw members having claws which engage the engaging member. The locking/unlocking switching arrangement disengages the claws from the engaging recesses. A claw state switching member presses the claws in a direction in which they engage the engaging recesses.