Reverb with offset seatpost on boardman?
mtb_monkey2
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I have a Team FS Boardman and after a big off last week I found out today my seatpost is a bit bent.
Good excuse to get a reverb or so I thought. I have searched around for info and am not that technical but the seatpost and downtube on the boardman is not inline but it's raked back a bit and because of this the seatpost is offset (hope I got that all correct).
From looking around plenty of people fit reverbs but wont that just push the saddle much further forward than its current position if so It wont be comfortable.
Any advice welcome please.
Good excuse to get a reverb or so I thought. I have searched around for info and am not that technical but the seatpost and downtube on the boardman is not inline but it's raked back a bit and because of this the seatpost is offset (hope I got that all correct).
From looking around plenty of people fit reverbs but wont that just push the saddle much further forward than its current position if so It wont be comfortable.
Any advice welcome please.
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Can you allow for that offset by sliding the saddle back on its rails if you fit an Inline post?Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350
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Didn't think it was possible. Here is the current set up
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That is a stupid amount of layback. You won't get a dropper post to match that.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350
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That is a stupid amount of layback. You won't get a dropper post to match that.
The post Is bent though which is why I am asking and its bent in the layback position.
I have attached some other photos but its gone to the moderators as it thinks its spam?? when that gets approved it might make more sense,0 -
Two unrelated issues. It's bent.
It has a hell of a lot of layback. Looks like 30mm+, which is unusual.
It may have bent because the saddle is so far back, extra leverage and that.
If you really need the saddle that far back then you'll struggle with a dropper. However if that just where it came set up you'll probably be fine with a dropper and pushing the saddle back on its rails.0 -
Two unrelated issues. It's bent.
It has a hell of a lot of layback. Looks like 30mm+, which is unusual.
It may have bent because the saddle is so far back, extra leverage and that.
If you really need the saddle that far back then you'll struggle with a dropper. However if that just where it came set up you'll probably be fine with a dropper and pushing the saddle back on its rails.
Thanks, that makes a lot of sense. I think you are right and I could move the saddle forward a bit. It does look in the picture like its bent because the weight is clearly behind the post. Do you think it will be a big difference having an inline reverb compared to the offset post or is it hardly noticeable. Just don't want to spend the money and it be way off?0 -
Buy a cheap second hand inline post off Ebay, try it and sell it again.
Or keep it as a spare for when the Reverb breaks.I don't do smileys.
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He means inline, not online, for clarity.0
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Thank you, now edited.
Reason - insufficient coffee, now rectified.I don't do smileys.
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Not a Reverb but the Decathlon dropper has a 20mm setback to it.Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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Not a Reverb but the Decathlon dropper has a 20mm setback to it.
Although sadly there's no stock of it anywhere as far as I can find. Should have ordered it the first time, but no, I let my sensible side out. That won't be happening again...0 -
Oxford still had a few about 3 weeks back (guess where mine came from!).Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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I've just recently put a reverb on the same bike and didn't notice any difference in position of the saddle but of course it all depends on your preference, maybe find a local shop that stocks them and see if you can try it out.0
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Thanks Guys,
Have moved the saddle forward as that wasn't helping and will get a new post first to try an inline post and then a reverb. I think it will be fine as I moved the saddle all the way forward and its not a massive difference in my riding position.
Thanks for your help.0 -
why do you use that much setback? is it because of frame construction or personal preference?“I am a humanist, which means, in part, that I have tried to behave decently without expectations of rewards or punishments after I am dead.”
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The post came with the bike so its offset anyway but I changed the saddle a couple of weeks ago and just put it on without really setting it up properly which is why its positioning isn't great.
User error basically.
I have now fitted the btwin dropper this morning which seems excellent, its an inline post and the saddle has been positioned with some through this time. I have done a test ride and its comfortable and the riding position is good.
Job done. thanks all.0
