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lewis noble

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Seat posts
« on: January 07, 2014, 03:04:50 PM »
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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Re: Seat posts
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2014, 03:14:58 PM »
My Thomson Elite seatpost operates that way and has the angles marked on it. Not cheap but good quality.

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« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2014, 04:18:16 PM »
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/

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Re: Seat posts
« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2014, 04:32:44 PM »
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

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On-One twelfth MTB seat post http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/SPOOTW/on_one_twelfty_mtb_seatpost

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Re: Seat posts
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2014, 05:13:55 AM »
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.

lewis noble

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« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2014, 03:04:20 PM »
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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Re: Seat posts
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2014, 06:33:02 PM »
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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Re: Seat posts
« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2014, 07:09:21 PM »
Hi Lewis,

Just curious - which Easton did you eventually settle on?

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Re: Seat posts
« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2014, 08:25:16 PM »
Hi All,
I run a Thomson post (and stem) the best  :P



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« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2014, 08:58:27 PM »
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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Re: Seat posts
« Reply #10 on: January 15, 2014, 08:44:41 AM »
Hi All,
I run a Thomson post (and stem) the best  :P



Have a Good Day  :P

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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
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Re: Seat posts
« Reply #11 on: January 15, 2014, 09:29:19 AM »
Looks like a section of inner tube.

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« Reply #12 on: January 18, 2014, 08:22:10 AM »
Looks like a section of inner tube.

I think you're right rual, thanks.
Jim

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Re: Seat posts
« Reply #13 on: January 18, 2014, 09:07:18 AM »
Looks like a section of inner tube.

Yes your right  :D

Why do I have it on?

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Re: Seat posts
« Reply #14 on: January 18, 2014, 10:12:32 AM »
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??