Exposed Seat Post Length

[figbat]

Dare I say it, there is also something of a ‘fashion’, or expectation that more seatpost somehow looks better or demonstrates some kind of advanced capability. After all, the pro’s on telly often have a lot of seatpost showing.

To me the main issue is the rocking pelvis; that seat is too high. However to point this out would be risking an unwanted reaction; some would take this as a slight on their knowledge or preference.

 

[cyberknight]

Dare I say it, there is also something of a ‘fashion’, or expectation that more seatpost somehow looks better or demonstrates some kind of advanced capability. After all, the pro’s on telly often have a lot of seatpost showing.

To me the main issue is the rocking pelvis; that seat is too high. However to point this out would be risking an unwanted reaction; some would take this as a slight on their knowledge or preference.

the pros do tend to ride smaller bikes than recommended to the general public with massive stems for stiffer frames and to get more aero , a position most of the public couldnt hold for too long !
I agree about that a lot of people seem to have their saddle a bit higher than they should as when people start they are told the saddle is to low and overcompensate .
On the opposite end of the spectrum a guy who rides with the club has his saddle way too low and apparently he has had a bike fit ! , we have tried telling him there are good and bad fitters but hes adamant that its right although we have convinced him to put it up 5 mm but i reckon it could go up about 5 cm .

 

[Webbo2]

I see more folk with too low saddles rather too high. Unless they’ve had a career as a stunt double for John Wayne.😉

 

[ColinJ]

I see more folk with too low saddles rather too high. Unless they’ve had a career as a stunt double for John Wayne.😉

I see a lot of those too, but say nothing.

Also, riders struggling with very low/very high cadence on bikes with lots of unused gears. Less than about 20 rpm or more than about 120 rpm. Either their gears don't work, or they don't have a clue what they are for (or maybe even how the shifters work?).

 

[si_c]

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Thread mix up?

 

[classic33]

Thread mix up?

Sorted now.
I started it in the correct thread.

 

[PaulSB]

Well the seat post gave up before the frame. It snapped today. Rider is unhurt but unhappy.

 

[si_c]

Well the seat post gave up before the frame. It snapped today. Rider is unhurt but unhappy.

A painful lesson sadly, hopefully they learn from it.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Typical seat posts are 300 or 350mm. Sounds like there was very little inserted in frame, and not within safe limit marked on posts.

 

[biggs682]

Well the seat post gave up before the frame. It snapped today. Rider is unhurt but unhappy.

So new bike or seat post

 

[Legs]

I'm 6'5", and this is plenty enough seatpin for me:

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Am I going to be the first to say "WTF is going on with that stem/steerer!?!?"

 

[midlandsgrimpeur]

I see more folk with too low saddles rather too high. Unless they’ve had a career as a stunt double for John Wayne.😉

It's usually kids whose parents have bought them a bike 2 sizes too big so they can 'grow into it' that I see with the saddle too low!

 

[Paulus]

Am I going to be the first to say "WTF is going on with that stem/steerer!?!?"

Like the seat post, there is not much of it in the frame.

 

[midlandsgrimpeur]

the pros do tend to ride smaller bikes than recommended to the general public with massive stems for stiffer frames and to get more aero , a position most of the public couldnt hold for too long !
I agree about that a lot of people seem to have their saddle a bit higher than they should as when people start they are told the saddle is to low and overcompensate .
On the opposite end of the spectrum a guy who rides with the club has his saddle way too low and apparently he has had a bike fit ! , we have tried telling him there are good and bad fitters but hes adamant that its right although we have convinced him to put it up 5 mm but i reckon it could go up about 5 cm .

A lot of amateurs try and replicate it. My LBS had a guy wanting to buy the exact same model and size Colnago as Pogacar, in spite of the fact this guy was about 3 inches taller and Pog undoutedly rides a smaller frame than his height would suggest.

This guy just would not accept it would be about 3 sizes too small. Fortunately the guys in the shop are pretty stand up sorts and refused to sell it to him when they could have taken his money.

 

[wafter]

Well the seat post gave up before the frame. It snapped today. Rider is unhurt but unhappy.

Awkward situation really, if it's a problem of their own making and nobody more knowledgeable had a word for fear of causing offence...