How much seatpost is too much?

john · Jan 7, 2009

pete_mcc":23aj5eo1 said:
Oh, and it needs a Salsa cromo ahead stem!

Just stuck on the original steelman stem and a black seatpost - looks a bit better. Agree the fastback stays accentuate the longish post.

Anyhow will at least give it a few rides (if it ever warms up and gets dry) to see what it's like (and see if I can get used to the look - the aesthetic is important imho)

pete_mcc · Jan 8, 2009

John":3excuiwu said:
pete_mcc":3excuiwu said:

Oh, and it needs a Salsa cromo ahead stem!

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Just stuck on the original steelman stem and a black seatpost - looks a bit better. Agree the fastback stays accentuate the longish post.

Perfect! Oh and if you stick on a saddle pack that'll reduce the visible length of the post!

paul_tea · Jan 8, 2009

Will you keep the bars/brake levers at that angle? It looks like it'll be hard to pull the brakes while on the drops!

pistol13 · Jan 9, 2009

I think it looks great in both photos. Nowt to worry about there. Lovely looking machine, nice.

Panza · Feb 6, 2009

I think the frame looks a tad too small for you, since both the seatpost and the stem is elevated to such an extent.
A little larger frame with a shorter stem would make a better fit, but you have gotten it to fit in a way so it will work

Just won't be perfect

Another thing is the way it looks: From a classic standpoint it shows waay too much seatpost

barry2017 · Feb 8, 2009

Traditionally, for frames with level top tubes, yes.
That doesn't mean it's wrong though.
Do you actually like riding it set up like that?

Panza · Feb 9, 2009

chris667":15mmizr6 said:
Traditionally, for frames with level top tubes, yes.
That doesn't mean it's wrong though.
Do you actually like riding it set up like that?

No, it's not wrong

Just looks a little untraditional or something along those lines.

fredgassit · Feb 16, 2009

It's definitely too small for you, and the right size for me (seen this offered for sale on different forums over the last few months - been tempted). Therefore I think you should sell it to me for next to nowt!!

Seriously though, If it's comfortable then fine. I used to ride in a position like this all the time when I rode 8000miles a year with no problems. I was in my twenties then, now I'm easily the far side of thirty it's a no go for my neck and hands.

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