[RBW] Re: Looking for a zero offset Thomson seatpost

2020-05-20 Thread John G.
This is all really interesting info. I just recently replaced an old Dura Ace seatpost on my Roadeo with a Thomson Masterpiece zero offset seatpost that I had laying around. My Berthoud saddle is as far back as it could go. The position hasn't bothered me so far, which surprises me a bit. I'm no

[RBW] Re: Looking for a zero offset Thomson seatpost

2020-05-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
Regarding Steve Hogg's approach: "Let’s not forget Steve Hogg (IBFI): https://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/bikefit/2011/05/seat-set-back-for-road-bikes/ " That approach is essentially identical to how I approached bike fitting. I was not a KOPS zealot. The longer and lower your body would allo

[RBW] Re: Looking for a zero offset Thomson seatpost

2020-05-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
Fryfam pointed out: "Probably worth noting that not everyone feels the same about zero setback: http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-seatpost-setback-and-related-matters.html " There are several major qualifiers there, and the linked article discusses it appropriately and in context. That

[RBW] Re: Looking for a zero offset Thomson seatpost

2020-05-20 Thread Fryfam
Appreciate hearing about your experience, Bill. If looking for a cheapo post for the sake of experimentation there's always Origin8. Probably worth noting that not everyone feels the same about zero setback: http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-seatpost-setback-and-related-matters.html Anal

[RBW] Re: Looking for a zero offset Thomson seatpost

2020-05-20 Thread Bill Lindsay
This is obvious and self-evident to a lot of people, but is counter-intuitive to a lot of people: slamming your saddle forward to fix a reach problem will often make your problem worse rather than better. If your bars are too far away, and you are 'hunched over' too much, slamming your saddle

[RBW] Re: Looking for a zero offset Thomson seatpost

2020-05-18 Thread Fryfam
Just did, let me know if my PM fails to arrive On Monday, May 18, 2020 at 10:52:08 PM UTC-7, Clayton Scott wrote: > > I think I do. It would be black though. PM me your contact if of interest. > > Clayton Scott > HbG, CA > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro