Frames with Integrated Seatposts
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Frames with Integrated Seatposts
Hey gang,
This year it appears at least to me that several more manufacturers are offering frames with integrated seatposts. For example, the Look 595, BH Global Concept G-2, Ridley Noah, and the Giant TCR Advanced LE are what I mean when I mention the integrated design. Certainly this has existed in TT frames for a bit, but I wonder how this will play out with respect to road bike frames. I know that cutting the post to spec is somewhat disconcerting especially if the fit is not dial in ideally, and that there are some differening approaches to that problem between, say, the 595 and G-2. Still, I have been considering a Look 585 build for a while now, but now that the 595 is starting to arrive I have to admit to re-thinking this as well.
Has anyone tried out a road frame with an integrated seatpost? If so, what are your thoughts?
Thanks.
T
This year it appears at least to me that several more manufacturers are offering frames with integrated seatposts. For example, the Look 595, BH Global Concept G-2, Ridley Noah, and the Giant TCR Advanced LE are what I mean when I mention the integrated design. Certainly this has existed in TT frames for a bit, but I wonder how this will play out with respect to road bike frames. I know that cutting the post to spec is somewhat disconcerting especially if the fit is not dial in ideally, and that there are some differening approaches to that problem between, say, the 595 and G-2. Still, I have been considering a Look 585 build for a while now, but now that the 595 is starting to arrive I have to admit to re-thinking this as well.
Has anyone tried out a road frame with an integrated seatpost? If so, what are your thoughts?
Thanks.
T
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Sounds like a terrible idea. After 100 years they've begun running out of ways to make the basic bicycle look different. This isn't the way to do it. Seat posts need to be adjustable. I would go for the older frame if I were you.
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I think most of the integrated seat post bikes have allow for about 2cm of adjustment after the post has been cut.
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Originally Posted by hmai18
I think most of the integrated seat post bikes have allow for about 2cm of adjustment after the post has been cut.
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Has to be a ***** to re-sell. Better find a buyer who has the same exact inseam as you......at least someone + or - 2cm anyway.
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Originally Posted by garysol1
Has to be a ***** to re-sell. Better find a buyer who has the same exact inseam as you......at least someone + or - 2cm anyway.