Seat post..

[Moonlight]

Hi guys,

I have my cleats and pedals and shoes now. But I need to highten my seat post so it's correct...however, there is no seat post left! Any ideas on an extra length seat post?

Thanks,
ML

 

[shimano]

em, go get a longer one? I bought a long black one (stop sniggering at the back) for my son (who's 6'7") from that fine (!) accessories shop beginning with H...

 

[Moonlight]

Noooo! Don't say it!

Just find it on wiggle.co.uk and link me to it!!


Tehe. Thanks for the quick reply though..

 

[shimano]

here you go:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/c/Cycle/7/Seat_Posts/

 

[shimano]

or this one gives prices for the different lengths:

http://www.cyclexpress.co.uk/categories/Bicycle_Components/Seatposts.aspx

 

[Moonlight]

Thanks Shim, so then, I'm assuming that a standard seat post is 350mm in length (I'll check mine tomorrow)...so I need to get one that is 410mm long?


Edit: this one look ok (400mm): http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Pro_LT_Alloy_Seat_Post/5360036002/

 

[008]

Don't forget to check the diameter as well.

Sorry if it's obvious... but there was a time when I thought all seatposts were a universal fit!

 

[snorri]

..so I need to get one that is 410mm long?

Go out and get a bigger bike, you know that's what you really want.

 

[shimano]

snorri, I guess moonlight has been reading the wisdom of the master:

Do not try to sit on the saddle while the bike is stopped, this is not usually possible if your saddle is properly adjusted.

http://sheldonbrown.com/starting.html

 

[Moonlight]

The Great Sheldon gives wisdom to us all.

Also, I can't afford a new bike =P

 

[bonj2]

wot snorri said (seriously.)

 

[Moonlight]

Yes, of course, but I'm a skint student, there's no way I can afford to upgrade.

 

[Over The Hill]

I got a good quality 400mm long one on ebay for £8.00 inc postage.

If you are a student then that should save you about four pints of beer on wiggle seatpost prices.

 

[Moonlight]

damn! I'm becoming too much of wiggle addict. mine has arrived now though, and it does look good.

 

[bonj2]

Yes, of course, but I'm a skint student, there's no way I can afford to upgrade.

student loan? also remember to 'do the rounds' of the banks, if you haven't already.