Seatpost adjustable on the fly? What are those things called & who makes a good one?
02-12-12, 12:02 PM
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Seatpost adjustable on the fly? What are those things called & who makes a good one?
What are those things called that let you collapse a seatpost like an office chair? You press a lever and sit and your weight telescopes the seatpost, then when you press the lever with your weight off, a spring pushes the seat back up?
What are those called and who makes a good one? Please help if you can.
What are those called and who makes a good one? Please help if you can.
02-12-12, 12:19 PM
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I don't think that exists... Never heard of it... Maybe you want a quick release seatpost clamp?
02-12-12, 12:30 PM
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Yep, that's it. A quick Google search located several references to them and this quote from the bikepro.com site:
"Hite Rites are not made any longer. The various models sold for about $15 with the oversize clamps selling at $6 each."
Apparently another "good idea" that didn't work out in practice.
"Hite Rites are not made any longer. The various models sold for about $15 with the oversize clamps selling at $6 each."
Apparently another "good idea" that didn't work out in practice.
02-12-12, 12:34 PM
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Yep, that's it. A quick Google search located several references to them and this quote from the bikepro.com site:
"Hite Rites are not made any longer. The various models sold for about $15 with the oversize clamps selling at $6 each."
Apparently another "good idea" that didn't work out in practice.
"Hite Rites are not made any longer. The various models sold for about $15 with the oversize clamps selling at $6 each."
Apparently another "good idea" that didn't work out in practice.
There's a modern product that does that, I just don't know what it's called. My son has one on his freeride bike.
Uh - if you can find one, it's going to cost more than $15.00.
02-12-12, 12:50 PM
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hite-right is old 80's stuff .. new gear that function is controlled
from a lever on the handle bar.
faster action, is gained. for those who are in a hurry..
Rock shox sells this one https://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?id=131776
Crank brothers has another https://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?id=100429
from a lever on the handle bar.
faster action, is gained. for those who are in a hurry..
Rock shox sells this one https://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?id=131776
Crank brothers has another https://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?id=100429
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02-12-12, 05:13 PM
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I never thought Fiets would be the one to get this question. The Hite-Rite is a bit of an antique; I have one just because I think it's cool, but it's not very functional. It takes a good bit of skill to use while riding, but it looks cool and gets lots of compliments, so I'm keeping it.
The new ones actually do the job pretty well, it's just not a job that really needs to be done, especially for the price.
The new ones actually do the job pretty well, it's just not a job that really needs to be done, especially for the price.
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Yep, that's it. A quick Google search located several references to them and this quote from the bikepro.com site:
"Hite Rites are not made any longer. The various models sold for about $15 with the oversize clamps selling at $6 each."
Apparently another "good idea" that didn't work out in practice.
"Hite Rites are not made any longer. The various models sold for about $15 with the oversize clamps selling at $6 each."
Apparently another "good idea" that didn't work out in practice.
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I'm thinking the cycling equivalent of parkour; courier style on steroids. I imagine you could go a fair way down that road without even trying to show off; merely straightening your path.
It could mean a faster way through a city. I'd call that worthwhile.
02-12-12, 08:27 PM
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Why is it necessary to swing a leg over the saddle to mount the bike? Couldn't they just go over the lower top tube instead?
Don't the skinny tires have anything to do with it? I know anything is possible, I've seen the videos on youtube, but really... Trials riding is probably best done on a trials bike.
Don't the skinny tires have anything to do with it? I know anything is possible, I've seen the videos on youtube, but really... Trials riding is probably best done on a trials bike.
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I'd probably look for a bike with a step-through frame. They start at only a little bit more than a dropper and do more to solve bike mounting problems that someone with limited movement might have.
To those who wonder about the usefulness of Hite-Rites and newer droppers, they are absolutely essential to any off-roader who wants to go up the hill AND down the hill as fast as they can.
This pic of Gee Atherton sitting on his downhill rig should illustrate how inefficient a seated climb would be...
Try to ride an XC rig with a good pedalling saddle height down a hill quickly and you'll find the saddle to be in an unfortunate position. Stay in the saddle and you're likely to go over the bars.
To those who wonder about the usefulness of Hite-Rites and newer droppers, they are absolutely essential to any off-roader who wants to go up the hill AND down the hill as fast as they can.
This pic of Gee Atherton sitting on his downhill rig should illustrate how inefficient a seated climb would be...
Try to ride an XC rig with a good pedalling saddle height down a hill quickly and you'll find the saddle to be in an unfortunate position. Stay in the saddle and you're likely to go over the bars.
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02-12-12, 09:02 PM
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Old hite rights did slow down the saddle/seatpost thefts, a bit.
Lay the bike on the ground , stand over it , pick the bike up,.. problem solved.
I want it for someone who has a bit of difficulty swinging their leg over the saddle.
Last edited by fietsbob; 02-12-12 at 09:05 PM.
