Thanks again for all the opinions! We have what I hope is a solution.
The Thudbuster did not supply enough setback, and a Velo Orange setback post didn't fit the bike. The store owner came up with a ridiculously long setback post that his employees had no idea existed -- it gives what looks like 100mm of range. No one seemed to know where it came from, but I am glad he had it!
I still haven't gotten the adjustments exactly right, a process is complicated by the fact that it can be hard to tell when discomfort is due to my body getting accustomed to longer rides vs. positioning. (I am hoping I am not one of those who ends up not liking leather saddles...it looks gorgeous on the bike!) In any case, if I can't get the positioning right...it's not going to be because of limitations of the seatpost!
Originally Posted by
Darth Lefty
"I'll humor you, honey, by riding along on your contraption, but I'm not really enjoying it."
And Darth Lefty, in case it wasn't clear just by me being here -- I am not doing this just to humor my honey.
It does sound like that happens in many cases, which is too bad. But 1) I adore this bike! And 2) Given our differences in strength and in cycling ability, a tandem is a great way to enjoy longer rides and trips together.