Seatpost setback question
03-08-13, 01:05 AM
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 9
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Seatpost setback question
I currently have a 2012 CAAD10 and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions if my seat is currently in the middle of the rails, after my fitting was done, should I get a 0sb or a 20mm sb seatpost. I would assume 0 but the factory post looks as though its setback a bit but I can't find any technical data about it.
03-08-13, 01:31 AM
#2
Banned
Another seat post like Thomson's a zero setback design, is a good choice..
premium quality and made in many diameters in and other than 27.2.
I cannot see the fit, on your bike, of you, remotely..
good luck.
You could always collect that yourself with a meter stick/tape measure. 
premium quality and made in many diameters in and other than 27.2.
I cannot see the fit, on your bike, of you, remotely..
good luck.
I currently have a 2012 CAAD10... assume 0 but the factory post looks as though its setback a bit but I can't find any technical data about it.
Last edited by fietsbob; 03-08-13 at 03:27 PM.
03-08-13, 02:52 AM
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 2,589
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 239 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 7 Times
in
7 Posts
what makes you think you need a new seatpost?
are you running out of adjustment room?
you jjust got fitted, and it work right? so .. whats the problem?
are you running out of adjustment room?
you jjust got fitted, and it work right? so .. whats the problem?
03-08-13, 09:19 AM
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 18,095
Bikes: Stewart S&S coupled sport tourer, Stewart Sunday light, Stewart Commuting, Stewart Touring, Co Motion Tandem, Stewart 3-Spd, Stewart Track, Fuji Finest, Mongoose Tomac ATB, GT Bravado ATB, JCP Folder, Stewart 650B ATB
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4210 Post(s)
Liked 3,875 Times
in
2,315 Posts
Did I read right that after your fitting the seat post is centered on the rails? If so then I consider this to be the best situation to end up with. You know, photos help explain things words don't. Andy.
03-08-13, 10:45 AM
#5
Senior Member
Measure the setback of your current post. It's just the dictance from the center of the post to the center of the seat rail clamp. Why do you need a different post?
I usually recommend again a zero setback. There are few road bike frames where the seat tube angle is slack enough for a zero to be appropriate.
I usually recommend again a zero setback. There are few road bike frames where the seat tube angle is slack enough for a zero to be appropriate.
03-08-13, 10:48 AM
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: So Cal
Posts: 2,678
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
From the description why do you want to change it? Sounds like all is good with what you have now.
__________________
It may not be fancy but it gets me were I need to go.
https://www.jtgraphics.net/cyclist_bicycles.htm
It may not be fancy but it gets me were I need to go.
https://www.jtgraphics.net/cyclist_bicycles.htm
03-08-13, 11:31 AM
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: New Rochelle, NY
Posts: 38,725
Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter
Mentioned: 140 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5793 Post(s)
Liked 2,584 Times
in
1,432 Posts
If your saddle is centered on top of a zero setback post after a professional fitting, and the fit feels comfortable for you, then you'll want to replace the post with one of similar setback. (if there's a reason to replace the post at all, but that's up to you)
__________________
FB
Chain-L site
An ounce of diagnosis is worth a pound of cure.
Just because I'm tired of arguing, doesn't mean you're right.
“One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions” - Adm Grace Murray Hopper - USN
WARNING, I'm from New York. Thin skinned people should maintain safe distance.
FB
Chain-L site
An ounce of diagnosis is worth a pound of cure.
Just because I'm tired of arguing, doesn't mean you're right.
“One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions” - Adm Grace Murray Hopper - USN
WARNING, I'm from New York. Thin skinned people should maintain safe distance.
