You could spend a bit more money and get a Moots set back post that achieves the position with a gradual curve if you don't like the aesthetics of the Thompson. I have a Thompson post and stem on my Mt. bike, Syncros stem and post on one road bike, Thompson post and 3T on the other road bike. You have not mentioned budget. And if I may be so bold as to ask, WHY did you buy a saddle with carbon rails? Please don't say to save weight. This is an area where you want tight clamping with no thought towards failure.