Originally Posted by
Road Fan
I need a setback seatpost 27.2 mm, 27 cm or so. I've seen two main choices lately: the V-O two-bolt Gran Cru with Long Setback for $55,
Don't buy the Velo Orange. The front saddle clamp 5mm bolt isn't big enough to have acceptable fatigue life with rider weight on the saddle and stress cycles from road vibrations.
I broke the first one in 3415 miles shrinking from 185 to 154 pounds and finished that ride standing.
I replaced it with a higher grade bolt which broke in 1690 miles dropping to 140 pounds over that distance and had my wife pick me up.
I was using a saddle with carbon rails although that was not prohibited.