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Setback or stright seatpost?

 
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cheyou

Aug 23, 08 14:02

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Setback or stright seatpost? Can't Post
how would I know if I needed a seatpost with setback or with no setback?
If using a Thompson seatpoast on a Yaqui frame . Is it my choice depending on how steep I want to ride, torso size , voodoo, math? Won't this have an effect on stem length?



Thanks Thom


1406racer

Aug 24, 08 10:49

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Re: Setback or stright seatpost? [cheyou] [In reply to] Can't Post
Sorry Tom but you have not provided nearly enough information. The Thomson's are great and help out with fitting but you most likely need a good fit session to get an answer to your question.


JasoninHalifax

Aug 24, 08 12:44

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Re: Setback or stright seatpost? [cheyou] [In reply to] Can't Post
It just depends on what your preferred seat angle is compared to the actual seat angle of the frame.

If you are getting a new Yacqui, just tell the builder if you would prefer the straight or setback version, and he'll make the frame to suit your preference.

Whether you use a straight or setback post does not affect stem length, since you'll still slide the saddle fore/aft to the same position relative to the bottom bracket & stem.

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