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Old 02-23-11 | 07:21 AM
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Im thinking i want to try a non set back seat post for my old bianchi sport. I switched over to the Specialized Romin saddle and found that i have to have it all the way foward in the clamps of my current fluted SR Laprade(?) post.

My current post has a clamp that is a bit behind the mast of the post.

I also noticed (at least in the trainer) that my knee was no longer over the pedal axel.

I have not had the chance to check it out on the road due to the constant 15 inches of snow we continually recieve

Im wondering if they make a no set back post for the older posts (26.2 I think).
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Old 02-23-11 | 07:35 AM
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Kalloy, $20-$25 depending on source.
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Old 02-23-11 | 07:42 AM
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Thomson, tune come in modern variety without setback. Or go 1920's style and mount your Laprade backwards
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Old 02-23-11 | 08:01 AM
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Thomson, tune come in modern variety without setback. Or go 1920's style and mount your Laprade backwards
I have not ruled this out I was thinking about trying it last night actually....

Thanks for the info everyone
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Old 02-23-11 | 02:39 PM
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What is the deal with the SUGINO Mighty post?



can that center pin move into either of the 2 holes making it no set back or really set back? In other words...is it adjustable?

Looks interesting.
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Old 02-23-11 | 03:01 PM
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What is the deal with the SUGINO Mighty post?



can that center pin move into either of the 2 holes making it no set back or really set back? In other words...is it adjustable?

Looks interesting.
The center pin does not move.
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Old 02-23-11 | 04:03 PM
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The center pin does not move.
......and the fore and aft holes house cam nuts (is that what they're called?) into which the bolts thread.
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Old 02-23-11 | 05:44 PM
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hmm..i dont get it. Id probably have to see one up close i guess. SO in the end.....the set back at the center hole is what you are stuck with....
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Yes.
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Old 02-23-11 | 06:44 PM
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well i did find out today that i do indeed have a 26.6 in the bike currently. Time to start hunting....

This Romin saddle sure is strange. I cant believe it mounts this far forward. The old saddle i had mounted almost dead center from what i recall and that put my knee right over the pedal axle...

Thomson are rare in this size. I see lots of 26.8 but no 26.6.....at least used. I can get one for 90+ new. Looks like it might have to be Kalloy as T-Mar stated. Some of the reviews of this post are scary but i guess you get what you pay for. I just want somthing that fits IM wondering if it just seems funny because im on a stationary trainer or if it truely needs to come forward a bit. I cant wait until it warms up
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