[9W6VX]

I have a 04 Stump Jumper Pro FSR and am contemplating changing my seat post to a Thomson. I fell down yesterday and the saddle was crooked as the seatpost's washer at the bolt got twisted. I am now looking at a more robust seatpost! I fixed the problem later at home by straightening out the twisted washer!

Question 1:

What's the seatpost diameter for the 04 Stumpy Pro FSR?

Question 2:

Is Thomson seatpost regarded as one of the best or better ones in the market? Quality and robustness takes precedence over weight here. What other seatpost is recommended and comes with a high price/performance ratio?

Question 3:

The original seatpost is the set back version which I believe is made by Ritchey even though it has no logo on it. Do I need to buy a setback seatpost or just get a straight one?


Many thanks mates and best 73's.

 

[mward]

Look on the seatpost, it tells the diameter. (30.9, for future reference).

I doubt you could find a stronger seatpost than a thompson. Occasionally things get bent in wrecks. If the seatpost itself is still sound, I'd continue riding it.

The original is a kalloy. Why not use that if you want to stop using the Thompson.

Setback is a matter of preference. I use them but run my seats all the way forward sort of negating the setback. I don't like to ride that far behind my pedals.

73 is not pluralized because it's like saying "Best Regardses"

 

[9W6VX]

Look on the seatpost, it tells the diameter. (30.9, for future reference).

I doubt you could find a stronger seatpost than a thompson. Occasionally things get bent in wrecks. If the seatpost itself is still sound, I'd continue riding it.

The original is a kalloy. Why not use that if you want to stop using the Thompson.

Setback is a matter of preference. I use them but run my seats all the way forward sort of negating the setback. I don't like to ride that far behind my pedals.

73 is not pluralized because it's like saying "Best Regardses"

30.9mm it is then mate. Never heard of KALLOY. I thought it was a Ritchey but nevertheless Thomson products are highly regarded and will change to a Thomson once the seatpost gives me some more problems. In the meantime, the original is fine after making some minor repairs!

I too run my saddle all the way forward.

QSL on 73 then! Shall I just sign as 88 then mate?

Are you a ham too?

 

[mward]

Haha well 88 would probably be inappropriate in this case.

Yes I'm a ham, newly minted, you might say. I just passed my tech exam about a month ago and am working on morse now but don't have a lot of time to devote to it. My fiance, her father and mother are all hams. He told me I had to get my ticket to marry his daughter, and since it was one of those things I meant to do 'someday' anyhow, I did. The problem is trying to justify spending money on radio equipment when I really want to spend it on bikes.

I didn't understand your post. I thought you already had a thomson. They're very solid. I run an easton ec70 which seems excellent as well. Some people report problems with them but I have had none besides some infrequent slipping. (Cured by rubbing chalk on the post). The kalloy you have is not a bad post, just very heavy. I have one on one of my bikes.

73.

 

[9W6VX]

Haha well 88 would probably be inappropriate in this case.

Yes I'm a ham, newly minted, you might say. I just passed my tech exam about a month ago and am working on morse now but don't have a lot of time to devote to it. My fiance, her father and mother are all hams. He told me I had to get my ticket to marry his daughter, and since it was one of those things I meant to do 'someday' anyhow, I did. The problem is trying to justify spending money on radio equipment when I really want to spend it on bikes.

I didn't understand your post. I thought you already had a thomson. They're very solid. I run an easton ec70 which seems excellent as well. Some people report problems with them but I have had none besides some infrequent slipping. (Cured by rubbing chalk on the post). The kalloy you have is not a bad post, just very heavy. I have one on one of my bikes.

73.

Congratulations on getting your ticket to the ham world! You engaged to a ham family? Well, at least you made one of your father out-law's criteria to marry his daughter!

No, I don't have a Thomson seatpost on my Stumpy, just the original that came along with the bike.

Take care fellow ham and you better marry that girl that you sacrificed yourself to!ha..ha...

88's mate!