seat post and stem replacement

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2008-08-22 7:26 PM

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Gilbert, Arizona
Subject: seat post and stem replacement

I went to get my new to me bike fitted and the fitter told me I needed to replace my current seat post, which is set back, to a zero setback post.  Is it possible to just turn around my current seat post and move the seat back?  He also told me I needed to get a shorter stem.  Should I replace just one piece at a time to see how the fit changes or just get both now.  I am completely new to biking so any information would be appreciated.  This is for a road bike.

 Also would appreciate some advice on brands or composition of these parts.  I currently have a CF 105 carbon/aluminum stem and a CF Pro carbon seat post. Thanks

 

2008-08-23 7:13 AM
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Subject: RE: seat post and stem replacement

Is your fitter trying to set you up with a "tri" fit on your road bike? 

 As long as you trust your fitter, I would do  both.  It sounds like he is trying to shorten your "cockpit" up.  I had this done for me on my last bike mostly because the frame was just a little to big.  I don't know about turning  your seatpost around.  I would think the angle of the seat clamp wouldn't allow you to set your seat properly.

 I can't help you with brands too much.  On my recent bike that I built myself, I bought a Specialized stem that has shims with it so you can adjust the stem angle.  I figured that would give me the most flexibility in dialing in that part.  It's not carbon though.  My seatpost is just a stock specialized carbon w/Zertz insert post.

 



Edited by Gregkl 2008-08-23 7:14 AM
2008-08-24 11:35 AM
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Gilbert, Arizona
Subject: RE: seat post and stem replacement
Thanks for your input.  I did look at the post and it can't be turned around.  So does anyone want to trade a non-setback seatpost for one that is setback?
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