Brooks saddle on Thomspn setback seatpost
07-06-10, 04:24 PM
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Brooks saddle on Thomspn setback seatpost
I've heard that putting a Brooks saddle on a Thomson seatpost can be a pain (in more ways than one)...even on a setback model. I currently have a B17 on a Nitto setback and don't have a problem. Is there really that much difference?
07-06-10, 04:59 PM
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Just getting the clamp parts on a Thomson correctly oriented can be a challenge for some saddles. If that's the problem it exists for more saddles than Brooks.
What has your problem been?
What has your problem been?
07-06-10, 06:11 PM
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I haven't decided what post I want. I wouldn't be replacing my Nitto actually. I'd keep it on my touring/commuter bike, but I'm thinking about building up a more road/race-oriented bike. I'd like a classic look that also takes performance into account. The Thomson appealed to me because: A) it's light and B) it's made in the US. I certainly haven't ruled out a Nitto. Just exploring my options.
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I just put a Thomson setback post on my mountain bike (Salsa El Mariachi 29'er w/ a Brooks Champion Flyer (Sprung B-17). No issues to speak of. YMMV.
07-06-10, 07:35 PM
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I've got a Thomson zero-setback clamped to a B-17 Special, no problems. Make that two, the other to a B-17 Standard, no problems.
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I haven't decided what post I want. I wouldn't be replacing my Nitto actually. I'd keep it on my touring/commuter bike, but I'm thinking about building up a more road/race-oriented bike. I'd like a classic look that also takes performance into account. The Thomson appealed to me because: A) it's light and B) it's made in the US. I certainly haven't ruled out a Nitto. Just exploring my options.
As far as vintage integrity, if you are trying to create a great riding bike, a Thomson post is a great choice. But except for weight, I don't think it offers anything beyond what a two-bolt Campy Record post offers. If you want nearly the same benefits and maintain vintage integrity, then look for a Campy Two-bolt record post, at least if that's the right choice for your vintage and brand.
I've build great riders and bikes with vintage integrity. Just make the bike what you need it to be - that's your choice alone.
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I have both a Nitto and a Thomson on different bikes. The Nitto, while gorgeous indeed, suffers from very difficult adjustment (almost impossible to make consistent changes in minute increments). Once you loosen the bolt enough to move the saddle, you lose the original position reference completely. The Thomson on the other hand, is one of the most elegant solutions to seatpost design ever. The precise adjustment is a godsend, and allows the rider to make adjustments in a very accurate, controlled, incremental manner. The degree marking system on the side is actually quite useful for helping you dial in your position.
If I could only buy one seatpost and use it on all my bikes it'd be a Thomson.
If I could only buy one seatpost and use it on all my bikes it'd be a Thomson.
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I had a Thompson setback and a Brooks B17 on my Serotta and it worked quite well
together. The seatpost made up for the limited range of position on the Brooks.
As stated above it can be a bit of a pain to set up.
On a pure C&V bike I don't really like the angle in the middle of the seatpost though, I think
there could have been a more elegant solution but I'm a bit of a retrogrouch so what'd you expect?
marty
together. The seatpost made up for the limited range of position on the Brooks.
As stated above it can be a bit of a pain to set up.
On a pure C&V bike I don't really like the angle in the middle of the seatpost though, I think
there could have been a more elegant solution but I'm a bit of a retrogrouch so what'd you expect?
marty
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(Not trying to be disagreeable, I just didn't want anyone to get the impression that Thomson invented the two-bolt post. They've been around for ages.)
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