would this seatpost work turned 180° for forward Offset?

[tommydog]

I have been looking at the Ergotec Futura Seatpost shown below. It already offers a forward offset option of 10mm, but could the post be flipped 180 degrees to get a 50mm forward offset?

[reohn2]

I have one of these and reckon it could

[Brucey]

I don't see any reason why not. The thing that stops you normally is that seat pins only have a small range of tilt adjustment; that doesn't apply in this case.

cheers

[tommydog]

I have one of these and reckon it could

How do you find it? I read they don't rate it for any type of mountain biking, so I wondered how strong it was? I don't do any hardcore mountain biking where I am putting things under extreme stress, but I like to cycle quite a few miles of bumpy canal / river path and bridleways. How has yours held up?

[tommydog]

I don't see any reason why not. The thing that stops you normally is that seat pins only have a small range of tilt adjustment; that doesn't apply in this case.

That's exactly what I was thinking as well. Out of interest would you prefer it to a solution such as the VK saddle adjuster?
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/saddles/vk-saddle-adjuster/

[531colin]

……….. could the post be flipped 180 degrees to get a 50mm forward offset?..........

Why on earth would you want to do that?

[Brucey]

I don't see any reason why not. The thing that stops you normally is that seat pins only have a small range of tilt adjustment; that doesn't apply in this case.

That's exactly what I was thinking as well. Out of interest would you prefer it to a solution such as the VK saddle adjuster?
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/saddles/vk-saddle-adjuster/

dunno if one has much to recommend it over the other. Like Colin, I am slightly intrigued as to why you want such a forward position.

cheers

[tommydog]

Why on earth would you want to do that?

I have one bike that is too big for me, but there is no way I would get rid of it, as it has sentimental value and I do enjoy riding it. I already have a very short stem and still feel stretched when reaching the handle bars. By moving my sitting position much further forward, I would solve this problem.

[reohn2]

I have one of these and reckon it could

How do you find it? I read they don't rate it for any type of mountain biking, so I wondered how strong it was? I don't do any hardcore mountain biking where I am putting things under extreme stress, but I like to cycle quite a few miles of bumpy canal / river path and bridleways. How has yours held up?

Humpert have a grading system of 1 to 6 for their parts 6 being strongest 1 weakest,the ergotec seatpost in question is rated at 4 for trekking bikes.
Table here:- https://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/erg ... 2mm-222225

I ride mine offroad on rought tracks,towpaths and bridleways and I weight 89kg.All I can say is that it hasn't broken yet but then I don't sit on the saddle like a sack of spuds on such rough terrain
I like the seatpost as it gives me a lot more layback than any other s/post,the downside is that it's a heavy beast at 500g

[reohn2]

Why on earth would you want to do that?

I have one bike that is too big for me, but there is no way I would get rid of it, as it has sentimental value and I do enjoy riding it. I already have a very short stem and still feel stretched when reaching the handle bars. By moving my sitting position much further forward, I would solve this problem.

That's not a good idea.

[Brucey]

Why on earth would you want to do that?

I have one bike that is too big for me, but there is no way I would get rid of it, as it has sentimental value and I do enjoy riding it. I already have a very short stem and still feel stretched when reaching the handle bars. By moving my sitting position much further forward, I would solve this problem.

The problem with doing this is it a sticking plaster solution which is likely to compromise the usual pedalling arrangements, and still leave you with weight on the handlebars. IMHO it would usually be better in most cases to fit a different handlebar rather than move the saddle so far forwards.

cheers

[tommydog]

The problem with doing this is it a sticking plaster solution which is likely to compromise the usual pedalling arrangements, and still leave you with weight on the handlebars. IMHO it would usually be better in most cases to fit a different handlebar rather than move the saddle so far forwards.

Do you mean handlebars that come all the way back like this:

[Brucey]

that's one approach, yes. But it is difficult to suggest something without knowing more about your present setup.

cheers

[tommydog]

I ride mine offroad on rought tracks,towpaths and bridleways and I weight 89kg.All I can say is that it hasn't broken yet but then I don't sit on the saddle like a sack of spuds on such rough terrain
I like the seatpost as it gives me a lot more layback than any other s/post,the downside is that it's a heavy beast at 500g

Thanks for commenting on your experience. Have you noticed any slippage with the saddle at all - does it clamp it well?

Also do you know if anyone else does a seat post like this? Aside from my particular issue, I do like the look of the design. Did you see any other designs similar to this when you were shopping for your seatpost? I would be interested to see if there is anything else like this, as I have not seen anything so far.

[Cyril Haearn]

Why on earth would you want to do that?

I have one bike that is too big for me, but there is no way I would get rid of it, as it has sentimental value and I do enjoy riding it. I already have a very short stem and still feel stretched when reaching the handle bars. By moving my sitting position much further forward, I would solve this problem.

Please to post a photo