Originally Posted by
GFish
This doesn't sound right. Setback is to get your knees over pedal spindle (KOPS), or close to it. If you need a really long setback, you actually need a longer top tube (a larger bike). Don't get hung up on setback, just buy the right bike that fits you best. My guess is the Secteur should have been a bigger frame, but that's only a guess.
Here's a link to my current bike, nothing fancy, but it rides great and suits my needs.
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/..._legacy_xi.htm
You are correct when you say the setback is to get your knees over the pedal spindle. You don't use seat setback to achieve the correct reach. If I went to a larger frame I would then have a KOPS AND a reach problem. I've got long femurs that require a long setback.
Great looking bike!