Forward Saddle Position - inverting the seatpost

[tasr]

I converted my Kestrel 200SC into a tri bike. In order to get a more forward saddle position I turned my seatpost around. My saddle is a FSA Vision and the seatpost is a Bontrager Race X Lite here’s the link for the seatpost (http://bontrager.com/model/04052/en). Doing this still allows saddle to be moved more forward and still gives me the correct saddle position.

My question is inverting the seatpost OK?


Thanks :)

[gvey]

I tried that a couple years ago before I bought my tri bike. I didn't work for me because of the angle of the seatpost. The nose of the saddle was too high and I couldn't lower it any farther. I ended up buying a Profile Design Fast Forward seat post.

[chrisuletz]

If it works, nothing wrong with it.
Had a fitting recently and they tried to do that but there was a problem with the angle, so they replaced the seatpost with a forward position one.

[Plainsman]

I have the same post, and converted my roadie to a tri-setup. Had it professionally fit. The guy who did it liked that post because the setback when flipped moves you up plenty, and thanks to the center bolt design it's easy to get the seat level again even with the post flipped.

I've trained on it like that, and so far raced on once this season and had no issues. Works great for me, and I saved the bucks I would have spent on a new post!

[thehammerdog]

I tried the same with my old school road bike and almost blew up my knees.....It was not the answer for me.:(

[Plainsman]

I will add this: Getting a professional fit by someone who knows what he or she is doing is the way to go. Otherwise, you risk doing something that might feel okay at the time, but could potentially do long term harm. The fit for my roadie to tri involved a new saddle, flipping the seat post, adjusting bar height, aerobar angle, fore/aft position of seat, cleat to pedal adjustment, and cleat to shoe adjustment, as well as some flexibility tests for me. Probably took a couple of hours. Best money I've ever spent on cycling.

[tasr]

I have the same post, and converted my roadie to a tri-setup. Had it professionally fit. The guy who did it liked that post because the setback when flipped moves you up plenty, and thanks to the center bolt design it's easy to get the seat level again even with the post flipped.

I've trained on it like that, and so far raced on once this season and had no issues. Works great for me, and I saved the bucks I would have spent on a new post!

Plainsman,

It’s all good for me. I'll post a picture of the seatpost later.

I have the bike setup based on all my current measurement with the tri conversions add in. Most always my setup is on the money. I’ve been ride it for a few weeks and no major problems. I can tell you this, my last ride on it I did over 24 mph average for a 15 mile ride. I was pretty beat afterwards.

I will be taking it to my LBS that next Saturday for a final check and fit, just to make sure.

[cslone]

Yes, that post can be reversed just fine.