Originally Posted by
Andy_K
My degree is in physics and math, so I've always looked at engineers as a curious species.
I'm an engineer and I analyze stuff that broke; usually lawyers and insurance companies are involved.
If someone got hurt on a bike that broke near the lug, and I saw the seat post with less than the minimum insertion... I'd expect my report would conclude "user error".
You see enough cases of user error causing damage and injuries, and you get a different perspective on pushing the limits.