I'm thinking of getting a setback (layback) version of the Thomson elite. I already have the normal Thomson Elite but my LBS said i can change it if i wanted.

Basically i am trying to give myself a bit more room in the cockpit as my Giant has got a pretty short top tub.

What i want to know is, is the the setback (layback) version as good as the normal version? is it just as strong?

Opinions plz

yup mines been fine

wicked - cheers dan. I thought that it looks like its been in an accident with its bend tube. Does that look odd? or does it look ok?

looks fine to me

mines only 220mm long with about 100mm exposed as its on my 4x bike

i only sit on the thing when bumbling around

lol.

Righto. It gives 16mm layback which shoud be fine i reckon for me NRS.

I've got one on my Giant and its spot on. The anodising is still there too - you can't put it down as far as a straight one though, if you're concerned about the family jewels.

thats a very good point Vestan. I like a high seatpost anyway as i go for a slightly smaller frame to cut down weight lol.