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As per the title, I can only find Thomson seatposts in a decent length, looking ideally for 430mm ish, but a minimum of 400mm. Does anyone have any suggestions for other brands I should have a look for?
Ever wondered why there are so few options?
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FSA. 440mm IIRC
Get the right sized frame - it is easier in the long run.
Control Tech do a 400mm which looks very similar to a Thomson but a bit cheaper - got mine from CRC.
I bought a very cheap silver/brushed ally finished post from ebay the other day.... a branded raleigh one no less. I guess it depends what quality you are looking for.
Salsa Shaft was over 400mm I think. not sure if they are still available.
I've got a Control Tech. Very nice.
Brompton?
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Well fortunately Thomson are the best seatposts anyway, so unless money is an issue get the Thomson.
Get the right sized frame - it is easier in the long run.
Why does having a correctly sized frame preclude the need for 400mm seatposts?
Thanks everyone, a few more to look at there.
DruidH / Too Tall, the seatpost is for my 2nd bike which is used primarily as a jump / play bike, hence the smaller frame. It's being pressed into more XC duties as my main bike is in bit's with various items sent off for servicing. Even so I agree with Jim - why does a 400mm seatpost equal an incorrectly sized frame? Surely it depends on what type of riding you do?
Crispy. At a guess, I'd assume that the bike designers took the "type of riding" into account when they designed the frame. How many frames are designed to have seatposts > 400mm?
Brand-X at CRC, i have a 400mm + one for that exact use.
I've not had a problem with a 400mm On-One Twelfty post.
Get the right sized frame - it is easier in the long run.
My Inbreds are THE perfect size for me. A 16in frame fits 5'6" to 5'10". I'm 5'8", slap bang in the middle. With an inline post and an 80mm stem the length is spot on. Standover is perfect
A 330mm seatpost has to be set virtually slap bang on the maximum mark, maybe a tad over. So I use a 400+mm post to get more inside the frame, and specifically past the top tube/seat tube junction. That makes a lot of sense, I think you'll find.
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Get the right sized frame - it is easier in the long run.
I'm also looking for the same spec post for my PA, it's a large and fits 6'3" of me great. I've been running a 350mm post at max for 6 months but need an extra 20mm to match the pedal to seat measurement on my other bikes.
Roox S4, long, strong and purty.
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