Seatpost with at least 30mm setback
05-06-18, 07:33 PM
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Seatpost with at least 30mm setback
I'm trying to fit a Brooks saddle to my bike. Unfortunately the short rails mean I need a seat post with quite a bit of setback, at least 30mm. It also needs to be at least 350mm long (400mm would be better). The VO Grand Cru is great for setback, but too short. Any other suggestions? I'd prefer alloy or aluminum to carbon.
05-07-18, 07:54 PM
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Yeah, use a normal saddle that's designed to work well with normal seatposts. Industry standards are good. There's nothing special about a Brooks other than that they have a cult following.
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FSA makes one -- FSA K-Force SB32 carbon, 350mm length with 32mm setback. Available in both 27.2mm and 31.6mm.
eXotic makes one -- eXotic Full Carbon Monocoque Seatpost. 40mm setback, available in 350mm length.
SJS Cycles (UK) also has an adapter that provides 4cm fwd/back adjustment on your existing seatpost: click.
BMC made a 2014 model of their SLR01 seatpost with 30mm setback: click.
eXotic makes one -- eXotic Full Carbon Monocoque Seatpost. 40mm setback, available in 350mm length.
SJS Cycles (UK) also has an adapter that provides 4cm fwd/back adjustment on your existing seatpost: click.
BMC made a 2014 model of their SLR01 seatpost with 30mm setback: click.
05-08-18, 03:29 PM
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Resurgence in other brands of Leather saddles due to Brooks
reorganization /buy out, resulted in selling so many more.
they want a slice of that new larger market.
reorganization /buy out, resulted in selling so many more.
they want a slice of that new larger market.
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I disagree with the nothing special about a Brooks comment, but to each his own.
Thanks Clyde for your recommendations. I have the SJS adaptor. It's great to figure things out, but I couldn't imagine it as a permanent fix. The front section falls where my saddle begins to taper to the nose, and ends up being wider than the saddle. No bueno. I ended up buying a FSA. On sale at Chain Reaction so the $$ hit wasn't to bad.
Thanks Clyde for your recommendations. I have the SJS adaptor. It's great to figure things out, but I couldn't imagine it as a permanent fix. The front section falls where my saddle begins to taper to the nose, and ends up being wider than the saddle. No bueno. I ended up buying a FSA. On sale at Chain Reaction so the $$ hit wasn't to bad.
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Requiring that much setback and that much seatpost extension might mean your frame is too small.
Always with Brooks Pro saddle... seatpost with 25mm seatback and saddle slammed to the rear and it was good to go.....
Always with Brooks Pro saddle... seatpost with 25mm seatback and saddle slammed to the rear and it was good to go.....
