Originally Posted by
rickybails
I have the same problem. I have changed to an i-beam seatpost. This still has a setback but not quite as much but the i-beam interface allows the saddle to be pushed further forward than traditional rails. . There is a limit though - at the extreme forward position the leverage you get is too much for the saddle 'rails' and you can damage the saddle.
Thanks for the info. Does using the i-beam affect the folding mechanism, and also what size did you use? I thought the Swift seatpost was larger than most available seatposts.
My options are quite limited. I have two 406 rear wheels already so I don't want to switch to 451, and I'm also fine on 175 or 170 cranks but already on 170 on this bike. I suppose I could look into 165 but I think I'd lose more leverage than I'd want. I also don't want to switch cleat position on my shoes just for one bike.
I wish the seat angle wasn't so slack! Or the Swift came in sizes, one with a shorter main "top" tube would be good since there's 0 chance of toe overlap.
For now my solution is to run a Selle Anatomica, which has longer rails than most saddles. It's heavy but then the bike is anyway.