Originally Posted by
Werkin
Yes, the post flexes at its elbow. I have two, one is under my co-rider who weighs less than 140lbs, and it flexes for her too.
On the same frame, my ST was inserted to its max with clipless pedals, the CG-R was higher than its max with clipless pedals. The CG-R currently is at 2 5/8 inches from rail to seat tube with low profile flat/platform pedals, which is near its max insertion height.
My CG-R post(s) came with an additional saddle rail clamp(s) designed for taller profile carbon rails, plus installation instructions.
Well, I got her working and road to work today.
CG-R and a carbon seat and supple tires feels very nice on a stiff aluminum frame. Bike has the responsiveness of a stiff frame, but the ride quality of a high end carbon bike. Very nice.
Thanks for the heads up about the separate clamps. I was struggling to find a solution, while you gave me the easy way out.
I don't know what is wrong with my CG-R, but it needs 5.5 inches below the seat rails to be exposed. The bike I had last year only had about 5" available, and I couldn't insert the thing deeper. There is an amost invisible black rubber coating around the top 5.5" of the seat post preventing anyone from inserting the seat post deeper. Although the Specialized CG-R would not fit on my Specialized Allez (old school non compact geometry) because of the tall seat tube, it does fit on my off brand Aluminum cyclocross bike and works well.
Thanks to your help, I'm able to use this seat post for the first time since I bought it 18 months ago.