set back seat post ?
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set back seat post ?
set-back seat post??
does anyone know if this is a thing?
i need to get my saddle position an inch or so further back, am at end of my rail
(i have short legs and long torso)
thanks
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does anyone know if this is a thing?
i need to get my saddle position an inch or so further back, am at end of my rail
(i have short legs and long torso)
thanks
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Re: set back seat post ?
What seatpost are you using now?
Seatposts with a really long setback are generally expensive.
Seatposts with a really long setback are generally expensive.
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Re: set back seat post ?
thanks for reply
yes, am using the stock cdf genesis post with a brev saddle, am max’d out - tricky to figure out exactly how much more adjustment needed, feels like a lot
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yes, am using the stock cdf genesis post with a brev saddle, am max’d out - tricky to figure out exactly how much more adjustment needed, feels like a lot
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Re: set back seat post ?
Just to prove Colin is right.
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/seat-posts/nitto-s84-seat-post-silver-300-x-272-mm/.
I use one and it works for me.
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/seat-posts/nitto-s84-seat-post-silver-300-x-272-mm/.
I use one and it works for me.
Re: set back seat post ?
WoodBurner81 wrote:i need to get my saddle position an inch or so further back, am at end of my rail
(i have short legs and long torso)
Are you sure? That says to me you need your saddle nearer with maybe a longer stem.
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Re: set back seat post ?
horizon wrote:WoodBurner81 wrote:i need to get my saddle position an inch or so further back, am at end of my rail
(i have short legs and long torso)
Are you sure? That says to me you need your saddle nearer with maybe a longer stem.
what is the best way to measure? as could be this too!
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julk wrote:Just to prove Colin is right.
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/seat-posts/nitto-s84-seat-post-silver-300-x-272-mm/.
I use one and it works for me.
£ouch
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Re: set back seat post ?
With a long torso and short legs are you sure it's not a longer stem you need. Do you know the seat angle of your frame? That might be a clue.
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NetworkMan wrote:With a long torso and short legs are you sure it's not a longer stem you need. Do you know the seat angle of your frame? That might be a clue.
maybe!
this is my bike
https://road.cc/content/review/61480-genesis-cdf
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Re: set back seat post ?
It might be worthwhile having a look at previous threads on this topic
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=129166
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=118258
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=129166
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=118258
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Re: set back seat post ?
will post a photo when i can
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Re: set back seat post ?
This thread is about bike sizing & position, and links to several others. viewtopic.php?f=1&t=123238
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Re: set back seat post ?
NetworkMan wrote:With a long torso and short legs are you sure it's not a longer stem you need. Do you know the seat angle of your frame? That might be a clue.
The seat angles are bit tighter than a laid back tourer but fairly normal:
https://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bike/croix-de-fer-20
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Re: set back seat post ?
horizon wrote:NetworkMan wrote:With a long torso and short legs are you sure it's not a longer stem you need. Do you know the seat angle of your frame? That might be a clue.
The seat angles are bit tighter than a laid back tourer but fairly normal:
https://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bike/croix-de-fer-20
74 sounds a bit steep to me.
I have one of these on a bike simply because it gave me 32mm setback compared to a normal 25mm, which made a difference to me at the time.
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Re: set back seat post ?
I am also short of leg and long of torso and run a lot of setback, to counterbalance the cantilever of my upper body. Also tend to run longer stems or long reach bars as my short legs require 52-54cm frames but I prefer a 54-56cm top tube.