Looking into getting a new seat post. after the previous posts (no pun intended) on here, i think a thompson elite one.
The post that came with my specialized epic does not look like a layback post in the least, and I would like the same riding posistion.
However it seems to lay back more than the totally no lay backness of the Thompson post.
I assume that such differences can be ignored and compensated for in the shifting of the saddle?
I would just like confirmation before i end up spending money to ruin the way she feels.

Layback can be as much as an inch in some cases, too much to compensate for without having the saddle at the extremes of the rails. IMHO i'd stick with an in-line one if you are happy with the position.

(BTW - is there a better seatpost than a Thomson!?)

It can alter rear wheel feel and traction aparently, as well as climbing stretch obviously.

I was once told that an inch can make a lot of difference. Or was that an entirely different conversation.....? :o.

Extralite say...

"We strongly believe that the optimal riding position (especially on full suspended bikes) requires an in-line seatpost.

Only this layout can provide optimal weight distribution over both wheels that translates in proper cornering ability and good climbing traction."

Thankee,

an inline thomson elite it is,

now for a new saddle... ummm

Mike, I am not arguing with what Extralite say as the best would alsways be the correct size frame so that the saddle is in the middle and the seatpost is inline. However I fail to see the mechanical difference of a seat on inline post pushed right back and a layback post with the seat in the middle. Mechanically as regards cornering and climbing traction they are identical (I admit the physics on the seatpost are dfferent!)