> I'm riding a mid-1970's Masi Gran Criterium (the same B-7819 that was
> in one
> of the catalogs) and I can't seem to slide my saddle back enough.
> The rail
> design of the Brooks doesn't allow it to slide back as far as other
> brands.
> I've modified (with the help of a bench grinder) the clamps on a
> Nuovo Record
> seatpost and it works to some degree, but am not entirely satisfied
> with the
> results. Is there another post available that has more setback and
> won't
> look terribly out of place on the bike?
The CLB post (sold by wallbike.com) is nice looking, and has lots of setback. Because of the sculpted/aero shape, however, you need to have at least 100mm of 'post exposed (top of seat lug to saddle rails).
For exactly this reason, I'm spec'ing my next frame with a 71-degree seat tube angle. ClassicBikeContent: many of the Taylor frames and early Raleigh RRA's had 71s/73h angles.
===== M. Chandler / JustRidingAlong@yahoo.com Superior, Colorado
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