Thorn Cycles Forum
Community => Non-Thorn Related => Topic started by: lewis noble on January 07, 2014, 03:04:50 PM
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Hello guys - happy pedalling in 2014
When setting up / adjusting a bike, I always found that getting the saddle angle right is about the hardest to sort out. Nose too far down and hands / wrists come under strain. Too far up, and the discomfort can be profound.
And the notches on these supposedly micro adjustable posts never seem quite right. When I do eventually get it right, I am tempted to weld the whole lot together to keep it that way!!
Years / decades ago, I had a bike where the seatpost had two securing bolts, and the angle was adjusted by loosening one, tightening the other, then securing both. What are they called?? And are they still available?? My saddle is a Thorn Velo, suits me fine.
Lewis
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My Thomson Elite seatpost operates that way and has the angles marked on it. Not cheap but good quality.
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Lewis,
If you find the notches come in just the "wrong* position, reversing the clamp (front-to-rear) can sometimes provide just the right combination to work.
The Nitto S83 is a fine 2-bolt post as well, and also not inexpensive: http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/nitto-s-83-seat-post-272-mm-prod27448/
Best,
Dan.
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Both of these will do the trick (I've used both)
VO Grand Cru http://www.freshtripe.co.uk/Freshtripe/Seats%20%26%20Seatposts.html
and
On-One twelfth MTB seat post http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/SPOOTW/on_one_twelfty_mtb_seatpost
ian
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Lewis,
If you find the notches come in just the "wrong* position, reversing the clamp (front-to-rear) can sometimes provide just the right combination to work.
The Nitto S83 is a fine 2-bolt post as well, and also not inexpensive: http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/nitto-s-83-seat-post-272-mm-prod27448/
Dan, there are of course a lot of considerably lower cost two-bolt seat posts on that SJS page. Ritchey, Easton and others which should also work quite well.
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Thanks guys, more to choose from than I thought - now I know what to look for.
I have always liked Easton products in the past, and will probably go for one of those.
Lewis
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Ordered an Easton via SJSC - the choice narrows down a bit when you look at the size you need, availability etc. Now fitted . . . . and what a difference!! Posture and angle sorted out within 20 minutes, after weeks of fiddling, so I am well pleased.
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction, everyone.
Lewis
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Hi Lewis,
Just curious - which Easton did you eventually settle on?
Sam
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Hi All,
I run a Thomson post (and stem) the best :P
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7309/9405266595_7492308989_c.jpg)
Have a Good Day :P
Pete.... ::)
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I settled for the Easton EA50 MTB. Not too expensive, and available in 350 mm x 27.2. 300mm is barely long enough for me to get the height right, and I end up on or beyond the limit line.
Seems very nicely made. No problems fitting, though I put the saddle on in my workshop / garage, the wrong way round. The nose in the air surprised me, and attracted ribald comments from neighbours, then I worked it out.
So I am happy.
Lewis
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Hi All,
I run a Thomson post (and stem) the best :P
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7309/9405266595_7492308989_c.jpg)
Have a Good Day :P
Pete.... ::)
Hi Pete
That sleeve you've got over the seatpost/collar/seat tube looks interesting, is it waterproof? If so, where would one get such a thing?
Incidentally, I bought a Thomson seatpost a couple of weeks ago, and I like it so much I bought a second one for another bike. ;D
Jim
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Looks like a section of inner tube.
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Looks like a section of inner tube.
I think you're right rual, thanks.
Jim
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Looks like a section of inner tube.
Yes your right :D
Why do I have it on?
Pete :o
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Yes your right :D
Why do I have it on?
Pete :o
To keep water out of the seat tube and possibly show any seat post slippage??
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To keep water out of the seat tube and possibly show any seat post slippage??
Hi Chris M,
TO keep water and dirt out, plus to help stop anyone remove my seatpost.
It will not slip :)
Pete 8)
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Hi Pete
That sleeve you've got over the seatpost/collar/seat tube looks interesting, is it waterproof? If so, where would one get such a thing?
Incidentally, I bought a Thomson seatpost a couple of weeks ago, and I like it so much I bought a second one for another bike. ;D
Jim
What makes a good seatpost? I've got the standard Thorn one and have no idea why I'd change it.
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What makes a good seatpost? I've got the standard Thorn one and have no idea why I'd change it.
Hi Well,
1st, Strong
2nd, Light
3rd, Easy to adjust
4th, Design
5th, Well Build
So I mean a Thorn seatpost is very strong, Not Light and hard to level But is of low cost!
A Thomson is Very Very Strong, Light (there is lighter But not as Strong), of very good Design, Very Well Made (Made in the USA), Easy to level.
But it comes with a high price :o
Pete 8)