Layback Seatpost

[letmetalktomark]

Anyone on here use on of these?

Been looking at at Thomson for a little extra room in the TT but wondered if they do actually achieve this?

Also do they look weird :?

Not that I’m concerned about aesthetics.............. :roll: :roll:

Cheers folks

Mark

 

[scant]

i use layback thomsons & they work fine. more specific info on their site re amount of layback. www.lhthomson.com

i've got a 31.6mm layback bonty post, 395mm long i'm selling for £9posted if thats of any use?

 

[letmetalktomark]

Cheers Mike but I'm after a 27.2

Does it actually make a difference in fit or is the layback minimal?

 

[scant]

Cheers Mike but I'm after a 27.2

Does it actually make a difference in fit or is the layback minimal?

due to my weird body shape :shock: I cant ride inline. yes it deffo makes a difference! try before you buy!

 

[letmetalktomark]

Thank you Mike

I like a compact fit but I’m 6’ 3’’ or so, so on my 19’’ frames it isn’t to bad but my 18’’ tis a bit cramped.

I’ll give the Thomson layback a try

 

[Anthony]

Here's an example of one that appears to achieve very little if not nothing. A layback Thompson with the saddle only half way back on the rails = the same position as you could achieve with a straight post. And looks a bit weird IMO.

 

[scant]

Here's an example of one that appears to achieve very little if not nothing. A layback Thompson with the saddle only half way back on the rails = the same position as you could achieve with a straight post. And looks a bit weird IMO.

they need a bigger frame not a layback post!

 

[rody]

Keep in mind that while a layback post does in fact increase the effective top tube distance, it also will;

- decrease the effective seat angle which can turn up in some sub patella pain

- place more weight over the rear axel, lightening the balance point of the front end.

For most, it's a simple fix for a frame that is a tad too small.

cheers,

rody

 

[Russell]

We can't all afford bespoke frames Rody which unfortunately means we have a choice of 'small', 'medium' or 'large' when we buy our bikes these days. A layback post is an ideal answer to tailoring the nearest fit 'production' bike to your body, along with changing stem length/rise.

 

[rody]

Russel,

I totally agree. The secrete to fitting manufactured frames is component choice, of which, a layback post can be beneficial.

I was just insuring that all the considerations are taken into account for the OP, as I've had many shop experiences where people have thought a single change would be the magic bullet just to be dissalusioned later.

Personally, I tread these forums because I too love the classic rides of this sports birth. Part of that is accepting that you have to do some creative fitting to get the best comfort and performance out of them. I've never tried to push a custom only format, or even pursued custom customers here. But there is a certain pleasure in having a bike that fits and performs well, regardless how you achieve it

cheers,

rody