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Fit friendly seat post

Old 06-13-16, 04:29 AM
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Fit friendly seat post

[Edit] Thomson Elite is a two-bolt design with tilt graduations. One is on it's way...

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When I read about fitting a saddle, I see comments like "the saddle should be level, or at very slight angle (2-3 degrees), or "try moving the saddle in 5mm increments until you find what is best for you".

I have a Truvativ single bolt. Whenever I try to modify tilt, I loosen the bolt and try to gently move the saddle. EVERY TIME nothing moves at first, I loosen the bolt some more, end up hammering the saddle with my fist which suddenly moves 20 degrees or so....

There are two-bolt designs (I have the Nitto 65 on other bikes) but even though they simplify incremental changes, there is no easy way to tell is the saddle rails are parallel to the ground or tilted.

Is there a seat post with markings that would show tilt?

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Old 06-13-16, 01:37 PM
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You don't focus on the seatpost head. Use the top of the saddle to judge horizontal. It is a much longer surface. Put a long stick on it or even a carpenters level if you want to get specific about a particular angle of tilt. And even the two bolt heads have their frustrations with dialing a specific tilt. It is definitely a trial and error process.
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I agree with Leisesturm. Use the top of the saddle as a gauge, not the rails. And, yes, single bolt seatposts can be a pain to get adjusted, and you may have to compromise between very slightly nose-up and very slightly nose-down. I personally adjust my saddles slightly nose-up as it saves your hands from excessive pressure on the bars, but others prefer slightly nose-down.
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Performance has an inexpensive post that adjusts very easily:
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