aluminum post ride quality & carbon frames

[Miranda]

Maybe you already know this but you should also consider what the setback is for your seat post when considering buying another seat post. I have a Thompson masterpiece and like it a lot. But they only have two options and one is a zero setback and the other is 16mm. So whatever you buy you should make sure you have sufficient setback. I use the Thomson masterpiece with the 16mm setback. It doesn't look as nice as the zero setback version. But its good enough for this guy:

http://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/20...addle_and_post

Thx for that link! That is a great pic of a Thomson for sure. As far as I know, I should be ok with a zero set back post. But, I appreciate you pointing that out about the one lay back option length. The STA on the bike I'm considering has me going back a wee bit on the saddle rails... but I think that is all I need to get a good KOP. I went to the lbs that did the spec sheet for a fitting first. Then geeked out bike brands as close as possible to what was ideal. I let the shop pick the post. So... if the sucker doesn't work out they 'got some splain'in to do Lucy!' lol. Appreciate the input.