So the Jaguar has an insignificant extra 1mm of setback over the S83. We need a 26.8 S84 which would require a new lug for the S84, or a change in diameter below the lug. I am not holding my breath for either of that developments.
Laing On Monday, April 17, 2023 at 1:53:08 PM UTC-4 Mr. Ray wrote: > Here are the specs from Nitto: > > [image: NJ-SP72.png] > [image: Nitto seatpost.png] > > On Monday, April 17, 2023 at 12:54:21 PM UTC-4 lconley wrote: > >> Looking closely at pictures of the S83 and the Jaguar, I do not believe >> that the Jaguar has more setback than the S83, let alone 50% more >> (according to the Crust Website 30mm vs. 20mm). They look equal to me. The >> forward bolt holes appear to be in the same location. >> >> [image: Seatp.JPG] >> >> Laing >> >> On Monday, April 17, 2023 at 11:49:19 AM UTC-4 andrew.s...@gmail.com >> wrote: >> >>> I found a new secondhans NJS jaguar >>> <https://crustbikes.com/collections/seat-posts/products/nitto-njs-jaguar-seatpost> >>> >>> for my hillborne on Ebay. New they’re 200 bucks, yeesh. Lots of setback, >>> super pretty. They definitely out bling my white industries hubs. >>> Randy “ooo shiny” in portland >>> >>> On Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 9:07:01 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Eric, I’m so glad you started this thread. I went through the same >>>> odyssey a few years ago and tried the IRD seatpost and it slipped like >>>> crazy. Riv took it back and stopped selling it because it was a widespread >>>> problem. I want a bit more setback on my Platy so I’m going to take Liz’s >>>> recommendation. >>>> >>>> Liz - thank you SO much! I was led to believe during my search that I >>>> was out of luck because most seatposts come in the-27-whatever size and >>>> not >>>> our uncommon 26.8. Can this seat post really work well at only $15?!? >>>> >>>> Much thanks, >>>> Leah >>>> >>>> On Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 10:42:42 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> [image: Screenshot 2023-04-12 at 10.40.34 PM.png] >>>>> >>>>> Hi all — I'm comparing 26.8 seatposts and their varying setback. I'd >>>>> like the saddle on my MB-2 to be further back. >>>>> >>>>> Does anyone have any firsthand experience with how a Thompson and >>>>> Nitto S83 compare in terms of setback? I've been searching around and >>>>> can't >>>>> find any definitive measurements. >>>>> >>>>> I'm currently running a Suntour XC Pro seatpost and it looks like >>>>> either of the above will give me more setback than I currently have. >>>>> >>>>> I've tried and very much did *not* like the IRD wayback seatpost, it >>>>> slips. Others have reported the same. Don't buy this seatpost! >>>>> >>>>> The vintage SR MTE-100 is good, solid, I run one on my Appaloosa. >>>>> Would rather try something different. Plus, they're hard to find! >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/31acae75-32c9-4d91-b14f-0fc0aa6cee29n%40googlegroups.com.
