Lay back post

[Milzy]

I’ve seen a lay back style post for my classic build. I usually like inline. I suppose the frame is on the small side so it may be a good thing to get this post. I can always move it forwards if needed. Also lay back should flex more for comfort.
What do you like best inline or laybacks?

 

[MichaelW2]

My lower leg is proportionally long so I need my saddle foward. Inline works in any standard geometry med frame.

 

[Sharky]

Have both, but prefer the in-line, having two adjusting bolts to allow micro adjustments of the saddle tilt.

 

[wafter]

I have Kalloy 10mm setback jobs on a number of bikes; which you often find rebranded as OEM fitment. They're nice posts with the controlled, infinite adjustment that @Sharky describes.

Despite the rear-bias I still run the saddle at its max rearward displacement and sometimes find myself hanging off the back of the saddle thanks to my apparently freakishly long legs.. so in an ideal world I'd have more rearward offset although I'm not aware of anything that offers this.

 

[fossyant]

Prefer layback posts as it puts my saddle where I need it. My saddles are usually maximum rearwards position anyway.

 

[fossyant]

These are nice posts. Used for my Ribble 653 refurb. Not quite as nice as the best bike's Dura Ace Aero post, but for £13...
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/seat-po...st-with-micro-adjust-top-silver-218-x-272-mm/

 

[rogerzilla]

You use a layback post if you need it, i.e. if you can't get your saddle far enough back for best biomechanical performance with an inline post. They are pretty much obligatory with Brooks saddles, as Brooks rails are short and offer little adjustment. Also, anything made recently tends to have a 73° seat angle; older frames could be 71° or 72°, which is like 10-20mm of layback.

I like setback of at least 85mm, preferably 95mm, so all my bikes have layback posts.