Seatpost with big setback

sicknewt
sicknewt Posts: 181
edited February 2010 in Road buying advice
Hi all,

I've got a 2008 Giant FCR with the Giant carbon seatpost. From a rough measure I think it's got about 25mm of setback.

I've currently got my saddle right the way back on the rails so am thinking of getting a seatpost with more setback.

I've seen a 2008 FSA K-Force Light Carbon seatpost with 35mm setback for £70 but wondered if anyone has alternative suggestions? If they are a bit cheaper that would be cool!

I need either a 27.2 or 31.6, but I suppose I could buy a different shim too.

Ta!

Comments

  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    I have an Easton EC90(it's about 5 years old). Don't believe it's made any more but it had
    a claimed setback of 45mm, as I recall. Possibly there are some of these still floating about in one warehouse or another. Maybe a bike shop could find one for you.
  • skyd0g
    skyd0g Posts: 2,540
    Why do you have the saddle set-back so far?
    A possible alternative to look at if you're feeling cramped on the bike may be a longer handlebar stem. :?
    Cycling weakly
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Saddle setback is a function of femur length and flexibility whereas stem length i.e. reach is usually driven by your upper body dimensions - the two are independent variables. I run my saddles slammed back on the rails because it means I can use my quads more in the saddle - I have the FSA with 35mm setback. There is a Raceface MTB post with mega-setback too but it's pretty heavy.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • sicknewt
    sicknewt Posts: 181
    I tried a longer stem and was way too stretched out.

    The seating position feels right, I've done quite a lot of small adjustment over the last few weeks, so I'm hoping this is the way to go!
  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    sicknewt wrote:
    I tried a longer stem and was way too stretched out.

    The seating position feels right, I've done quite a lot of small adjustment over the last few weeks, so I'm hoping this is the way to go!

    If you still need a bigger setback I'll send you my Easton EC90 for free(seriously). Well, you can send me the postage when you get it. Mind you it's not new and has lost a bit
    of it's luster but it's not broken or defective. Not sure how exactly how to go about sending it but I'm sure I can figure it out. To be honest I've sort of lost faith in carbon posts
    and have went back to aluminum. But hey, if you want it let me know.
  • sicknewt
    sicknewt Posts: 181
    Thanks very much for the offer dennisn but I ordered the FSA post this morning, should get it tomorrow!

    Wish I'd waited a bit now but I'm sure I'll enjoy the shiny new part anyway...

    If I do need more setback I'll get back to you.
  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    sicknewt wrote:
    Thanks very much for the offer dennisn but I ordered the FSA post this morning, should get it tomorrow!

    Wish I'd waited a bit now but I'm sure I'll enjoy the shiny new part anyway...

    If I do need more setback I'll get back to you.

    No problem

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