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LegitimateWhile802 on June 6, 2025 11:20 am I’d ride it. You could also get a seat post without setback if you’re concerned. It would also look nicer.
BroadFollowing2023 on June 6, 2025 11:21 am I’ve wondered this, too. I had my seat too far back without realizing it and it cause a horrific creaking sound. I moved it forward and it went away.
rrumble on June 6, 2025 11:23 am It’s OK. But turn the lower part of the clamping 180° to better support the rails. https://preview.redd.it/i1prrmnika5f1.png?width=803&format=png&auto=webp&s=0b86f6e26bf36c59956f72f618b06421401fe357
TJhambone09 on June 6, 2025 11:32 am There are two rules and you look compliant with both: 1 – all clamp contact points must be on a straight section of rail – not even a hair of curved rail. 2 – the center of the clamp should still be within the rail graduations.
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I’d ride it. You could also get a seat post without setback if you’re concerned. It would also look nicer.
I’ve wondered this, too. I had my seat too far back without realizing it and it cause a horrific creaking sound. I moved it forward and it went away.
It’s OK. But turn the lower part of the clamping 180° to better support the rails.
https://preview.redd.it/i1prrmnika5f1.png?width=803&format=png&auto=webp&s=0b86f6e26bf36c59956f72f618b06421401fe357
There are two rules and you look compliant with both:
1 – all clamp contact points must be on a straight section of rail – not even a hair of curved rail.
2 – the center of the clamp should still be within the rail graduations.