Saddle recommendations?
11-05-06, 06:54 AM
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Saddle recommendations?
Can anyone recommend a saddle that will sit a little higher on the seatpost? I need about one inch extra height on a KHS-Westwood to be comfortable. The seatpost is currently on the insert limit line. Alternatively, what might the tolerance of the seatpost be? Could I safely take it one inch beyond the limit?
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11-05-06, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Shilun
Could I safely take it one inch beyond the limit?
If you like your saddle, why not just get a longer post?
11-05-06, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by pm124
If you like your saddle, why not just get a longer post?
11-05-06, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Shilun
Unfortunately, I already have the longest post that KHS make (apparently).
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11-05-06, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by juan162
Is it a standard seatpost size? If it is, you don't have to limit yourself to a KHS post.
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11-05-06, 09:03 PM
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I have had the same issue with my Westwood.
You might want to look at my previous thread on the subject at:https://www.bikeforums.net/folding-bikes/225077-long-seat-post.html
I would still like to find a 500mm post but the post I made up and discussed in the above thread (#6)seems to be doing fine.
David
You might want to look at my previous thread on the subject at:https://www.bikeforums.net/folding-bikes/225077-long-seat-post.html
I would still like to find a 500mm post but the post I made up and discussed in the above thread (#6)seems to be doing fine.
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11-06-06, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Shilun
It's 29.2.
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11-06-06, 11:09 PM
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A Brooks B-66 or narrower B-66 Champion, and a Seat Sandwich will give the height you need and be wonderously comfortable to boot.
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