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2014-07-25 11:52 AM

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Subject: Educate me on Seat posts
I am in need or a new seat post for my road bike. I picked up a new saddle with a typical two rail setup which is different than the one I currently have. So here are my questions accepting that I don't know what I don't know:

1. The seat post on the bike now is 31.6 mm. But I see the lengths differ quite a bit. How do you decide on the proper length?
2. Some seat posts say they are for a mountain bike. What is the difference between two different models the same size if one is for a mountain bike and one for a road bike?
3. I see prices all over the place. What is worth paying for and what is not?
4. What didn't I ask that I should have?

Thanks in advance.


2014-07-25 1:34 PM
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You want to make sure that the new seatpost will be able to put your saddle where it needs to be - length and setback (or no setback), are the things to look for. Make sure it's long enough that the minimum insertion line is inside the frame when it's adjusted to put your saddle at the right height, and that the  clamp is close to underneath where your weight is centered on the saddle. Prices usually reflect weight (inversely proportional), and quality (directly proportional), and in some cases name recognition. 

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