how much is too much?
my bb to saddle height is 77cm, the seat tube is 45cm will a 350mm seat post be safe? the bike is a merlin xl compact. i'm 6'1" and the frame is a ml, the l has the same length seat tube. one guy at my lbs says its ok anoyjer says its to near the limits!! any views?
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compact frames and seat posts
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As long as the bottom of the post extends beyond the point where the bottom edge of your top-tube intersects the seat-tube, and you're not beyond the "maximum extension" mark on the post, you're good to go.
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