Saddle With Long Rails...
12-23-07, 01:57 PM
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Saddle With Long Rails...
As a follow up to my geometry question which puts me 1.24 cm further back on a 73 degree seat tube vs. a 74 degree seat tube...
Which saddles have long rails...
I use a non-setback seatpost with a Fizik Arione and still have the saddle almost all the way forward on my 74 degree seat tube...
Is there a saddle with longer rails that can get me further forward or is there a seatpost with a smaller clamp that can do the same job....
***I edited after Dubbayoo to include the Arione...
Which saddles have long rails...
I use a non-setback seatpost with a Fizik Arione and still have the saddle almost all the way forward on my 74 degree seat tube...
Is there a saddle with longer rails that can get me further forward or is there a seatpost with a smaller clamp that can do the same job....
***I edited after Dubbayoo to include the Arione...
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12-23-07, 02:02 PM
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I don't know why I need to be so far forward....
I have a long inseam 32.13" (81.6 cm) but I am only 5' 7" (170.2 cm)...
I ride at KOPS...
If I get to far behind, I develop knee pain...
I guess I have long tibia and short femurs...
I have a long inseam 32.13" (81.6 cm) but I am only 5' 7" (170.2 cm)...
I ride at KOPS...
If I get to far behind, I develop knee pain...
I guess I have long tibia and short femurs...
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12-23-07, 02:24 PM
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Are you looking at a Cervelo? I'm not aware of any other frames in your size that would have a 73 ST. They don't vary angles with size, which I don't really get. It must save them money, although with the prices they charge...
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As a follow up to my geometry question which puts me 1.24 cm further back on a 73 degree seat tube vs. a 74 degree seat tube...
Which saddles have long rails...
I use a non-setback seatpost with a Fizik Arione and still have the saddle almost all the way forward on my 74 degree seat tube...
Is there a saddle with longer rails that can get me further forward or is there a seatpost with a smaller clamp that can do the same job....
***I edited after Dubbayoo to include the Arione...
Which saddles have long rails...
I use a non-setback seatpost with a Fizik Arione and still have the saddle almost all the way forward on my 74 degree seat tube...
Is there a saddle with longer rails that can get me further forward or is there a seatpost with a smaller clamp that can do the same job....
***I edited after Dubbayoo to include the Arione...
Sorry but the Arione has some of the longest rails out there. Maybe you need a custom frame if with zero setback and an Arione all the way forward on a 73* frame is still not far enough forward.
Maybe get a setback post and turn it around.
12-23-07, 02:44 PM
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My guess is you're going with a 54-56cm frame to accommodate your legs. I would stick to a 52cm and run a longer post. You can easily find 74.5 degree ST's in a 52cm. That would move you not quite 2cm forward of a 73 degree.
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12-23-07, 04:00 PM
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I ordered a RS a couple of months ago but it will not be delivered until March...
I guess I should have tested one but the closest dealer is about an hour and change away...
If it doesn't fit...
Keep your eye open for new Cervelo for sale...
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