Forward post suggestions?

Triathlon Forum
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I need a forward-tilted seatpost (like a Thomson turned backwards). Thomson makes one in the size I need – 28.6 x 330 – but nobody seems to carry it or even have a distributor that carries it.

Anybody have a suggestion on how to get my seat another 2cm forward without buying a new frame?

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When you typed in the dimensions as 28.6 did you mean 26.8? I noticed the Thompson posts on all3sports.com but they list them as 26.8. They are obviously a Thompson dealer though, so maybe you could contact them and find out if they can order what you need. As a disclaimer … I’ve never purchased anything from them so I don’t know how they are for reliability and service.

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Yeah, I double and triple checked – it’s 28.6, which is not a very common size. I’ll check with all3sports.com. Thanks for the tip.

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A shim with the 26.8, perhaps? I did that with my Klein and haven’t had any problems with it (and it handles just fine).

Dan

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There is a better solution than a foward seatpost. Look at the M2Power module. I have one on my Trek road bike which I use for training. It also allowed me to experiment with diff. angles. I still use it and this must be the most flexible device you can use if you are seeking that perfect seat angle.

http://www.slowtwitch.com/mainheadings/prodreview/newproduct/m2racer.html

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the raceface “xy” post is good looking and cheap, light enuf and reversable. widely available. 28.6 available

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You don’t want to go too far forward on a road bike as it will throw off your handling. You might only need a neutral offset seat post. That’s what I used on a Giant TCR for about 75/76 degree effective seat angle.

I agree with postmanpat regarding the M2 Racer power module. I had one but sold it because the neutral post on the TCR worked just right. Bontranger makes a good neutral seat post.

If you insist on the forward post, Profile also makes one. Check ebay.

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You don’t want to go too far forward on a road bike as it will throw off your handling. You might only need a neutral offset seat post. That’s what I used on a Giant TCR for about 75/76 degree effective seat angle.

This is for my tribike. It’s a 75 degree frame, and I’ve been riding it at 77 for a while, and want to go to 80 and try out a more aggressive position. I might not like it, so I’m reluctant to spend a bundle. Maybe the M2 thing would be an answer.