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I'm about to buy a dropper post and had been thinking of the reverb. But I think it has 0cm set back and my current Specialized post has a little setback, standard seatpost on a Stumpjumper. I have my seat as far back as it will go on this, so if I get a reverb I think my seat could be an inch further forward.
Do you think I'd notice this difference? I've been getting a little back ache after long rides...
If so is there any way of adjusting setback on the reverb?
Or would I be better off with the Specialized Command post which also has a little setback ?
Thanks for the advice!
Why not shift your saddle forward on your current post and see how it feels before possibly making an expensive mistake?
[i]I have my seat as far back as it will go on this, so if I get a reverb I think my seat could be an inch further forward.
Do you think I'd notice this difference? I've been getting a little back ache after long rides...
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Frame too small and/or too short a TT.
Good thinking the purist!
Br - I'm 6'1 and frame is Large, I think it's a good fit but could be wrong
So you think a slightly more upright posting would increase back ache rather than reduce it?
Cheers
I'm 6'2" and found a large Spesh (06 Enduro) too short/small, even with a 100mm stem.
What stem/bars are you running?
Now ride a 20" frame, with 2" risers and a 60mm stem - saddle bang in the centre.
Frame too small and/or too short a TT.
I know that's what it sounds like but it can be a tricky compromise imo...I like longer eTT relative to my height but, as the size gets bigger, so does the seattube length which then prevents me from using a dropper post because there is not enough 'exposed' seatpost!
Not many droppers with layback though...I run Joplins on my bikes. Command Post is another as you've said. Also KS Dropzone
I had a similar problem. I'm 6'1, but short legs/long torso and arms. Most large frames are right in the seat tube but short in the top tube for me. I always end up with a layback post with the seat back. When choosing a dropper I went for a KS Dropzone that has something like 20mm of layback built in
Stem is 100mm
Bars are 70cm wide, slight rise to them...
I think current post only has 1cm offset, so it will be a v small difference
Frame too small and/or too short a TT.
Possibly. Possibly not. That's one huge generalisation.
A longer top tube will only extend your reach. It won't affect your position relative to the BB which is what saddle fwd/back positioning does.
To the OP, I have a similar issue. My Hilo doesn't have as much layback as the standard post I use but it's close enough (about 1-1.5cm difference). An inline post is noticeable (another 1-2cm forward I'd estimate).
Normal seatpost
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Dropper
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KS seatposts have a little layback.
thanks for the tips - I think I'll go for the Backlite Specialized
If you do go for the command post then don't use the noodle at the lever - it seems to stiffen up the action quite a lot. MrsP is much happier with hers now I've taken it out.
ETA - worth checking German prices too, but some shops won't ship spesh parts internationally, I'll check where hers came from.
[i]Stem is 100mm[/i]
tbh If you've the saddle as far back as it can go and a 100mm stem I'd still reckon you need a frame with a longer TT, and then shorten the stem.
I'm getting on a bit, and find as I have the seat so high (long legs) I need a decent riser to save my back.
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Thanks for the advice. It's an fsr so my understanding was that these are designed to be ridden in a more upright position?