rossco

hi guys, im new here, could someone give me some help regarding seatposts for my new bike. im totally new to bikes so i dont know much of anything about them. now i want to buy a new saddle cos the one i have is killing me and i was thinking about getting a new seat post as well. i have the giant xtc 3 2005 bike and the seat post that is with it has the following info on it.

minimum insert 30.8mm
350mm

does this mean i have to buy a post that is 30.8mm only? even if i buy a new clamp? im such a noob i know but i want some info before buying anything. thanks

sydney

You need a 30.8mm post. you could also use a smaller post and appropriate shim...Mininum insert has nothing to do with it, except you probably need a post 350mm long.

DiegoFrogs

Have you tried various permutations of fore-aft, vertical and angular adjustments first? It may not be the saddle, but the saddle adjustments that will tune it in right.

thomson

You don't generally need a new seat post to replace the saddle. The seatpost includes a clamp that attaches to the rails of the saddles. Loosen the clamp (6mm hex wrench) and it should be obvious how it attaches.