How much seat post do you have showing???

bagz3
bagz3 Posts: 253
edited November 2013 in Road general
Just curious to know how i compare to others.

I currently have 17cm of seat post showing, which i think is a little bit excessive, especially when i'm wanting my next bike to have a smaller frame!!!! (shorter top tube)

So how does everyone else compare?
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  • diamonddog
    diamonddog Posts: 3,426
    IMO on a compact frame with sloping top tube that doesn't sound excessive, mine is around the same maybe a bit more. :)
  • markhewitt1978
    markhewitt1978 Posts: 7,614
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    Not much, I would prefer more so I can attach lights etc.

    bagz3 - this thread is meaningless without pictures ;)
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    It's not a competition. If it was I'd buy a frame with a radically sloping top tube and 2 sizes too small. That would however mean a massive saddle to bar drop, and I doubt I'd be very comfortable.

    My frames have sloping top tubes and despite the fact one is a 52 and the other is a 54 both have about 15cm of seat post showing. Saddle to bar drop is also about 10cm on both. I'm a not very bendy 56 year old
  • BrandonA
    BrandonA Posts: 553
    10cm
  • diamonddog
    diamonddog Posts: 3,426
    bagz3 wrote:
    Just curious to know how i compare to others.

    I currently have 17cm of seat post showing, which i think is a little bit excessive, especially when i'm wanting my next bike to have a smaller frame!!!! (shorter top tube)

    So how does everyone else compare?
    On your next bike look at frames with standard geometry, then the amount of seat tube showing would decrease.
  • mpatts
    mpatts Posts: 1,010
    You are allowed lots of seat post OR lots of steerer. Otherwise it's too slutty.
    Insert bike here:
  • bagz3
    bagz3 Posts: 253
    Not too sure anyone mentioned it was a competition keef66? but you make a good point about the sloping top tube to consider.

    The bikes ive been looking at have a shorter stack too, so will add to the saddle to bar drop i guess. :?
    It really is money for nothing
  • bagz3
    bagz3 Posts: 253
    diamonddog wrote:
    bagz3 wrote:
    Just curious to know how i compare to others.

    I currently have 17cm of seat post showing, which i think is a little bit excessive, especially when i'm wanting my next bike to have a smaller frame!!!! (shorter top tube)

    So how does everyone else compare?
    On your next bike look at frames with standard geometry, then the amount of seat tube showing would decrease.

    Sorry, diamonddog, what do you mean by "standard" geometry?
    It really is money for nothing
  • markhewitt1978
    markhewitt1978 Posts: 7,614
    bagz3 wrote:
    Sorry, diamonddog, what do you mean by "standard" geometry?

    With a straight rather than sloping top tube, which would indeed mean less seatpost showing.
  • bagz3
    bagz3 Posts: 253
    markhewitt1978 wrote:
    bagz3 wrote:
    Sorry, diamonddog, what do you mean by "standard" geometry?

    With a straight rather than sloping top tube, which would indeed mean less seatpost showing.

    Ahhh i see thanks.

    i guess this only obvious when geometry charts give the top tube length AND the horizontal top tube length.....
    It really is money for nothing
  • tomisitt
    tomisitt Posts: 257
    This much (19cm):

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    Yes, I am quite simian in my proportions
  • Tom Dean
    Tom Dean Posts: 1,723
    Clamp to saddle rails is 21cm. This is not an issue, regardless of frame geometry.
  • Tom Dean
    Tom Dean Posts: 1,723
    tomisitt wrote:
    Yes, I am quite simian in my proportions
    You're the opposite surely?!
  • tomisitt
    tomisitt Posts: 257
    Short body, long arms and legs...bit like an orangutan
  • trek_dan
    trek_dan Posts: 1,366
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    Loads. But it is a compact geometry frame.
  • denniskwok
    denniskwok Posts: 339
    This much - I'm 163cm tall on a 48cm Cayo Evo.

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  • declan1
    declan1 Posts: 2,470
    This is mine. 60cm frame, I'm 186cm tall with 92cm inseam.

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    Road - Dolan Preffisio
    MTB - On-One Inbred

    I have no idea what's going on here.
  • overlord2
    overlord2 Posts: 339
    bagz3 wrote:
    Just curious to know how i compare to others.

    I currently have 17cm of seat post showing, which i think is a little bit excessive, especially when i'm wanting my next bike to have a smaller frame!!!! (shorter top tube)

    So how does everyone else compare?

    What? A seat post isnt there for aesthetic reasons it's there so you can ride a bike. Who cares.
  • alihisgreat
    alihisgreat Posts: 3,872
    This much:

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  • Jon_1976
    Jon_1976 Posts: 690
    on my tricross (more horizontal top tube) I have hardly any post showing, about 4-5 inches with a tiny saddle to bar drop (just over an inch). it looks wrong compared to my Allez, which had a lot of post showing and a big saddle to bar drop. much prefer the tricross, it doesnt look pro at all, but i can use all the available handlebar positions with ease now. using the drops on my allez for anything longer than a few minutes was torture.
  • Human Cyclist
    Human Cyclist Posts: 17
    This much. Mostly hidden by monster saddle bag. Shhhhh. Don't tell the Velominati on me!

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    The Human Cyclist - A blog, try it, you might like it...
  • declan1
    declan1 Posts: 2,470
    Human Cyclist wrote:
    This much. Mostly hidden by monster saddle bag. Shhhhh. Don't tell the Velominati on me!

    IMAG0103.jpg

    How on earth do you stay on that saddle?!? :shock:

    Road - Dolan Preffisio
    MTB - On-One Inbred

    I have no idea what's going on here.
  • Human Cyclist
    Human Cyclist Posts: 17
    declan1 wrote:
    Human Cyclist wrote:
    How on earth do you stay on that saddle?!? :shock:

    I've used sandpaper on my seat a la the pros. No seriously, to have it any straighter results in pain in the you know where. A new saddle is on the shopping list!
    The Human Cyclist - A blog, try it, you might like it...
  • declan1
    declan1 Posts: 2,470
    Human Cyclist wrote:
    declan1 wrote:
    Human Cyclist wrote:
    How on earth do you stay on that saddle?!? :shock:

    I've used sandpaper on my seat a la the pros. No seriously, to have it any straighter results in pain in the you know where. A new saddle is on the shopping list!

    Wow - new saddle it is then!

    Road - Dolan Preffisio
    MTB - On-One Inbred

    I have no idea what's going on here.
  • ed_j
    ed_j Posts: 335
    declan1 wrote:
    Wow - new saddle it is then!

    Follow mountain biking Declan? You'd enjoy Jaroslav Kulhavy's bike...

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    Principia RSL
    Giant XTC 26"
  • declan1
    declan1 Posts: 2,470
    Ed J wrote:
    declan1 wrote:
    Wow - new saddle it is then!

    Follow mountain biking Declan? You'd enjoy Jaroslav Kulhavy's bike...

    12e180171.jpg

    Oh my.

    Road - Dolan Preffisio
    MTB - On-One Inbred

    I have no idea what's going on here.
  • rgliniany
    rgliniany Posts: 753
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    this much + 2cm as of yesterday..... really helped with the hills and getting power down.
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  • DiscoBoy
    DiscoBoy Posts: 905
    rgliniany wrote:
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    this much + 2cm as of yesterday..... really helped with the hills and getting power down.

    "Interesting" lever positioning...
    Red bikes are the fastest.
  • mfin
    mfin Posts: 6,729
    Yep, he's right, levers are wrong position, move them up round the bars about 15mm. If you are comfy with the saddle to bar drop then great, it looks in the range of 'normality'... stem's short though for the frame size, but if it's right for you hey-ho (is that a computer mount on the toptube due to no space for it on the short stem?)

    But learn to tell the difference between different wheels on your own, cos he doesn't get it.

    Saddle bag is up to you, if you need two drink bottles then fine, if not, try a storage bottle for your kit if you are allergic to carrying it in your jersey... this is if you think twice about the 'bum bag look' which I admit is one of the only practical solutions if you need two drink bottles and don't like carrying things in your pockets.
  • rgliniany
    rgliniany Posts: 753
    Good God so much info in one hit.....

    i have clipless pedals... these are on for when im using the rollers in the house.... no point chipping the tiles with cleats....

    there is a computer mount on the top tube as the sensor is on the back wheel and being wireless this is the furthest it can be along the frame.... again for roller use only as i have a garmin on the stem... not pictured above i grant you....

    the levers feel comfy for me... but being new(ish) to the whole road riding thing... what will rotating them up do for me? i might try it next time i retape the bars. the stem is a great length for my body shape.... (short back and long arms)

    mfin what do you mean about the wheels?

    i generally need two bottles as im in australia and with the 30 - 40 degree days i go riding in..... dehydration usually hits hard and fast if you are not prepared.... the bag (although massive) is needed to carry phone and car keys, so i just fling everything else in it too.... i have no issues putting things in my jersey if i wear one.. but i just would rather not....

    thanks for the constructive criticism ( i think) :lol:
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    That's The Last Time I Holiday In Thailand

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