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What is the most common seatpost diameter?

What is the most common seatpost diameter?

27.2mm
While there are any number of post diameters out there, most modern road and MTB bike frames accept a seatpost of either 27.2mm in diameter (‘standard’), 30.9 or 31.6mm (‘oversize’).

How do I know the diameter of my seatpost?

To find out the diameter of your seatpost, you must remove the seatpost from the bicycle frame and look for the size, which is stamped just below the “Minimum Insert” line toward the bottom. The number will be a three-digit number (such as 26.8 or 27.2 or 31.6).

How do I choose a seatpost setback?

Straight and Setback Seatposts The amount of setback or offset is best determined through a basic bike fit at a participating bike shop. They will look at the relationship between your knee and pedal axle, as well as your hip angle/mobility and will determine how far you should sit behind your crankset.

What material is the elite set back Thomson seatpost made of?

The Elite Set Back Thomson Seatpost has a post and cradle which are machined from one piece of 7000 aluminum. Post and cradle are machined from one … read more

How do I know what size seat post I Need?

The seatpost diameter must match to the seat tube diamater of your frame. If replacing a seatpost, you can usually find this measurement etched near the bottom of your current post. Extra-long carbon fiber tube with 6061 aluminum cradle and CrMo bolts Tested to highest standards, with carbon reinforcement rings to prevent … read more

What is the offer code for a carbon bladed seatpost?

Special clearance pricing may apply – use offer code H12K0 This unique Carbon bladed seatpost effectively changes a 73 degree seat tube angle frame … read more The Elite Set Back Thomson Seatpost has a post and cradle which are machined from one piece of 7000 aluminum. Post and cradle are machined from one … read more

What is shockstop suspension seatpost?

The patent-pending ShockStop Suspension Seatpost provides 35mm of tunable, ultra-responsive suspension travel for the ultimate bump-eating comfort. The … read more