Can I get more saddle setback?
01-12-16 | 12:29 PM
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Can I get more saddle setback?
I built this bike a few months ago and in general the fit feels good. But I feel like I would like to be a little further behind the bottom bracket than I currently am. I am using a setback post that came with my frame and I have my saddle on the furthest back position.
I don't actually know the setback of the seat post I have but I was wondering what the biggest setback post I can get is?
I don't actually know the setback of the seat post I have but I was wondering what the biggest setback post I can get is?
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01-12-16 | 12:53 PM
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Usually setback posts are 25mm. To get more is hard. FSA makes or made a couple with 32mm or more. Rivendell sells a pricey Nitto 40mm that wouldn't look right on that bike. Look Ergopost has adjustable setback to 40 mm, see eBay. There are some less common seatposts with even more.
If you flatten the saddle, you may find yourself sitting a bit further back on it.
Edit: FSA K-Force carbon post has a 32 mm version. Pretty darn expensive, like >$130 new. Might find on used on eBay. Look Ergoposts are going for >$100 on eBay. Those are the only ones I can think of that would look right on that bike.
If you flatten the saddle, you may find yourself sitting a bit further back on it.
Edit: FSA K-Force carbon post has a 32 mm version. Pretty darn expensive, like >$130 new. Might find on used on eBay. Look Ergoposts are going for >$100 on eBay. Those are the only ones I can think of that would look right on that bike.
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01-12-16 | 01:18 PM
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looking at your choice of bikes you wont like a Nitto Chromoly one.. they're for less post out of the frame anyhow..
Selle Anatomica saddle rails are much longer than the average , to move the seat back on other posts.. like your existing one..
do you have better than 6" of post in the frame? too little and you break the frame..
Selle Anatomica saddle rails are much longer than the average , to move the seat back on other posts.. like your existing one..
do you have better than 6" of post in the frame? too little and you break the frame..
01-12-16 | 01:32 PM
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Thanks. The seatpost is very long so I do have 6" inserted. I like all kinds of bikes but yes on this carbon racer I don't want a chromo or even alloy post. I'll level out the saddle and maybe look into one with longer rails
01-19-16 | 01:30 PM
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I've got an FSA 32mm setback CF seatpost on one of my bikes. I'm certainly no expert in seatposts, but that bike is a 'true' race bike and has a 'smooth' ride, much smoother than an alloy frame/post with the exact same saddle.
The seatpost comes in various color schemes, so it's at least worth looking into.
The seatpost comes in various color schemes, so it's at least worth looking into.
