eat_raw

Clearly, I not the only one out there who has/had a frame that's too small for him
and is trying to do all he can in the way of resolution before finnally accepting the inevitable: IT'S TOO SMALL!!!

Anyone have experience with setback seatposts?

All I need is an inch or so

dirtyphotons

nothing but good experience with setbacks, you might want to try a longer stem as well.

i like bullhorns if the frame's a bit small, but you can make pretty much any bar setup work.

sivat

The biggest problem you're likely to run into is the bar height. For me, riding a 55cm when I should be on a 57-58cm, the seat is so high to get my legs in the right position, that the bars are way to low to even consider riding in drops for more than a mile.
For the setback post, it will help, as will a longer stem.

eat_raw

I'm already there:

The increased height of the seatpost required the purchase of a longer than normal stem (otherwise I'm leaning too far forward). I also don't want to use a stem with more forward extension because then my legs would be too far forward and then all the pressure would be on my knees. In other words, I've done all I can for the stem portion ----

Any suggestions on setback brands/types?

Pipebomb

Thomson setback is always a good bet ive had one for about five years with no probs and the clamp has great ability to acheive saddle positions that are impossible with other posts.

https://www.cadencecycle.com/pd_thomson_elite.cfm#
$69.99 is not a bad price at all

dutret

Assuming you bike is only a few cms too small.


How does a longer stem put your legs farther forward? If your legs are too far forward it means your seattube is too steep, and a setback is a good choice then. But that is not a factor of the bike being too small rather improper geometry for you. If the seatube is the right angle for you you should leave it alone and mess with the stem to get the right reach. You should be able to find a stem long enough and with enough rise to make the reach right.

eat_raw

let me see if I can phrase this correctly:

the reach is fine

if I drop the height of the seatpost, then all the pressure is on my knees and I feel I can't 'pedal out' --i'm cramped

let me explain further with an example:

if I sit back and pedal with no hands on my other frame (which fits), I feel the pressure on my quads

doing the same on this frame, a good deal of the pressure is further forward, on my knees


anyone have any experience with the Titec Hellbent?

Pipebomb

inst that(titec) a DH post might be kinda heavy although it does have 1.5in of setback. Moots makes the laid back($$), or you could try the fsa sl220, Easton also makes the ec70 and ec90 with 25mm setback.

ink1373

Will you really be satisfied with a bunch of cheesy stop-gap solutions on this bike? Is it going to be worth the cost of the setback post and long stem just to get a bike that fits less badly than it does now?

I say get a frame that fits, that way you never have to think about it again.

eat_raw

I agree.

Unfortunately, I really like this frame and I won't give up just yet.

I ordered the Titec Hellbent (a bit heavy but as best as I can determine it has the most pronounced setback).

I appreciate the comments

explody pup

Current frame is about 58.5 c-c. I should be on a 60 or a 61. Just enough to put too much pressure on the hands/wrists. My recent frustration has been trying to find a budget 60-61 c-c frame. Almost everyone lists c-t. The worst offender, one which I was about ready to whip out the debit card since it was on sale for a really good price, was about 56.5 c-c on their "size 60" frame. Made me sad. I'm not about to sink any more money into this frame.

Surferbruce

easton posts are great. they have 25mm setback and if you're currently on a zero setback seatpost 2.5cm will help a lot. find a used ea50 or ea70 on ebay and you should be good to go. a saddle with long rails wil help too.