Seatpost with a lot of setback???

[OakLeaf]

I need 31.6 diameter and would really like micro-adjustable tilt. The seatpost I have is the one that came stock on my Synapse and looks to have about 25 mm setback. Is there a seatpost that has more???

[blackhillsbiker]

http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/vo-grand-cru-seat-post-long-setback.html is what I have on my Dew with a Brooks saddle. I love it!!!

Deb

[OakLeaf]

That one only comes in 27.2. :( But thanks anyway...

[Becky]

Easton or Thomson come to mind, but I don't know the exact amount of setback.

[indysteel]

I'm not sure you'll like the price, but FSA's K-Force Light SB32 seatpost offers 32mm of setback and has a two-bolt clamp.

[Blueberry]

Here (http://harriscyclery.net/product/ritchey-superlogic-31.6x-400mm-carbon-post-sku-st3271-qc49.htm) is one with 30 mm offset.

Here (http://harriscyclery.net/product/fsa-k-force-light-sb32-31.6x350mm-carbon-post-sku-st0793-qc49.htm) is one with 32 mm offset.

Both carbon. I went through this when I was looking at posts for my Lynskey. Performance did have a cheap aluminum one, but they don't have it listed anymore (that's what I have because I didn't want carbon). There are also lots of folks who make custom seat posts up to 35mm setback under warranty/more outside of warranty.

[OakLeaf]

:eek::eek: I thought I was choking on the price of the saddle. :rolleyes:

Thanks. I think. :p

[blackhillsbiker]

"These polished two bolt seat posts have a generous 30.2mm of setback..." I realize you were looking for even more, but these are pretty close, and the price is good and the quality is excellent.

Deb

[Blueberry]

"These polished two bolt seat posts have a generous 30.2mm of setback..." I realize you were looking for even more, but these are pretty close, and the price is good and the quality is excellent.

Deb

I have those and love them. Sadly, though - the diameter is wrong for my Lynskey and for Oakleaf's bike....

[Grog]

I had a Thomson with a fair bit of setback and all the features you mention, not sure how much setback though. It was aluminum and not super expensive, maybe $50?

[laura*]

I had a Thomson with a fair bit of setback and all the features you mention, not sure how much setback though.

The "bent" Thomson seatposts have only 16mm of setback.

[Sylvia]

How much setback are you looking for? SR Sakae used to make a seatpost with a fairly large setback. They come up on ebay quite often. They came in various sizes. This one in the link below is a 25.4. I would think you could easily find a shim for this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/SR-Sakae-Ringyo-MTE-100-25-4-Seat-Post-Pillar-/110692912006?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19c5cfcb86

Actually come to think of it, you could shim the VO seatpost also.

[OakLeaf]

I haven't actually put a plumb line on the one I have, and Cannondale doesn't give a spec, but just sticking a ruler on it looks like about 25 mm setback. So in the range of 30 mm would be good.

I'll probably wind up with that FSA, but I need a few days to get my head around the price. :p

What's everyone's experience with shimming, especially with a carbon frame? Would that cause problems?

[Blueberry]

What's everyone's experience with shimming, especially with a carbon frame? Would that cause problems?

No personal experience - but we came really close to try to avoid custom/the performance one that's not made now. Talked to a LOT of mechanics about it - the framebuilders were OK with it - the mechanics universally thought it was a terrible idea and we would have lots of issues with it. I'm not tiny, and so do stress seatposts more - but I got the idea that it hadn't worked well for anyone plus it looks funny to me.....

[Sylvia]

I've not had any experience shimming carbon. I only ride steel, so that's a good question.

[nscrbug]

I SO wish that Cannondale would have gone with a traditional round seat post instead of the goofy teardrop-shaped one, because it really makes it difficult and limited to replace that thing!!! Grrrrrrrr. :mad: I absolutely despise my stock seat post/clamping system on my Synapse and would love to replace with something that is easier to adjust...but not many reasonably-priced choices out there when you're limited to a teardrop-shaped opening in the frame.

[blackhillsbiker]

That's a lot like those stupid proprietary electronic chargers. Never the one you need when you're looking for one. Things (like seatposts) should be more standard. It's frustrating when you have to find an unconventional replacement.

Deb