Integrated seatpost cut too short. Options?

XtotheZ · 22-07-2014 09:57PM #1

Ive been given bike to get me back racing while the insurance guys fap about but the integrated seatpost was cut too short for me. I need another inch or 2 for a quick check, i know the seat clamp can be raised slightly but is there anything else? Im very flexible and can take a harsh position so i was thinking of jacking the saddle back as far as itll go but is there anything else. Higher Saddle? Any ideas welcome

Zyzz · 22-07-2014 10:11PM

I think if you take the clamp off the seat post and then buy a new bike.

couerdelion · 22-07-2014 10:15PM

Seat post topper?

XtotheZ · 22-07-2014 10:15PM

Zyzz wrote: »

I think if you take the clamp off the seat post and then buy a new bike.

I probably should of specified thats not an option and probably obviously not an option however someone always has to say it

Inquitus · 22-07-2014 10:17PM

Longer cranks?

XtotheZ · 22-07-2014 10:18PM

couerdelion wrote: »

Seat post topper?

hmmmmm that looks like it could work, thanks.

Daroxtar · 22-07-2014 10:18PM

What type of bike? I know the Wilier cento uno has a seatpost thats internal diameter is 31.6 so you can put on a collar and slip a regular seatpost into it. Is this an option?

XtotheZ · 22-07-2014 10:21PM

Daroxtar wrote: »

What type of bike? I know the Wilier cento uno has a seatpost thats internal diameter is 31.6 so you can put on a collar and slip a regular seatpost into it. Is this an option?

Auld an post principia, not very common.

Re: Longer cranks, never thought of that. Good idea but they would want to be very long though to compensate i suppose

XtotheZ · 22-07-2014 10:46PM

couerdelion wrote: »

Seat post topper?

does anyone have a link to purchase this? Preferrably so I can get it within a few days

H.E. Pennypacker · 23-07-2014 05:35AM

XtotheZ wrote: »

does anyone have a link to purchase this? Preferrably so I can get it within a few days

Never dealt with them but everyone else seems to be out of stock:

http://www.acycles.co.uk/ritchey-wcs-stubby-1-bolt-mast-topper-wet-black-3037.html

XtotheZ · 23-07-2014 08:22AM

H.E. Pennypacker wrote: »

Never dealt with them but everyone else seems to be out of stock:

http://www.acycles.co.uk/ritchey-wcs-stubby-1-bolt-mast-topper-wet-black-3037.html

Thats great, thanks. I couldnt find anythinf on any of the usual websites.

What do the dimensions refer to? the 30.25mm for example

Thanks

H.E. Pennypacker · 23-07-2014 08:58AM

XtotheZ wrote: »

Thats great, thanks. I couldnt find anythinf on any of the usual websites.

What do the dimensions refer to? the 30.25mm for example

Thanks

I think that its the diameter of your existing seatpost. Here's another more expensive but lighter one with a 27.6mm option:

http://www.bike24.com/p229503.html

XtotheZ · 23-07-2014 09:03AM

Ok thanks, the manual says its a 31.6mm seatpost, although im not sure is that the isp or normal. Ill ring the guy im getting it off today
Thanks

letape · 23-07-2014 09:11AM

Depending on the bike you may be able to get an alternative, longer seat mast top. I know scott sell one that can give another 2cm or so - i.e. 35mm of adjustment versus the normal 15mm.

Another brand seat mast top may also give additional height.

I have also read that you can cut the integrated seat post down to normal length, include a cut at the rear and then fit a normal seatpost collar and seat post.

XtotheZ · 23-07-2014 09:15AM

letape wrote: »

Depending on the bike you may be able to get an alternative, longer seat mast top. I know scott sell one that can give another 2cm or so - i.e. 35mm of adjustment versus the normal 15mm.

Another brand seat mast top may also give additional height.

I have also read that you can cut the integrated seat post down to normal length, include a cut at the rear and then fit a normal seatpost collar and seat post.

i heard that about last one alright but im not too fond of cutting carbon.

I think i know what im looking for anyway and sure if it has to be left for the weekend so be it.

Cee-Jay-Cee · 23-07-2014 09:17AM

XtotheZ wrote: »

Auld an post principia, not very common.

Re: Longer cranks, never thought of that. Good idea but they would want to be very long though to compensate i suppose

Longer cranks wouldn't work because at the top of the pedal stroke your leg/knee would be very high due to the low saddle

Integrated seatpost cut too short. Options?

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