Seatpost minimum insertion

[Drago]

I'd be more worried about the leverage it places on the frame. Seen a few failures overvthecyears at the crossbar/seat tube join and it's always been hefty lads. Cthis modern fashion for smaller frames and longer seat posts does nae help.

 

[biggs682]

i was always told to try and get post to go down lower than where top tube and seat tube join area

 

[HovR]

This is why, despite assurances from two LBSs, I'm still riding in fear of
breaking the frame at the ST/TT joint.

I agree the're inexpensive when you equate to the risk of failure so will be getting a longer post.

Thanks all.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=6257

At these prices it'd be silly not to! Peace of mind even if your current setup is fine.

 

[02GF74]

i reckon i can beat that on my gary fisher, been likie that since i bought it circa 2000 and still holding strong - it is my daily ride. as ^^^^ said, manufacturer's err on the side of caution.

having said that, i have had 2 posts snap - use post - thin flimsy thing used with a shim, as per original spec, that was replaced by a supposedly unbreaka le nad very expensive control techj post that went the same way. it can be nasty and dangerous when a post snaps - the first thing you know about it is you are sitting in the ground wondering why you are not on the bike, the jagged remains of the post can gouge your leg, can potentiall by quite nasty as there is big artery there.

 

[fossyant]

, the jagged remains of the post can gouge your leg, can potentiall by quite nasty as there is big artery there.

And your sensitive bits