I think it is because a setback seatpost generally has a bit of damping:
Cheers. Interesting that the Ti moots is so abusive.
After the weekend I don't doubt that a thomson inline is fucking harsh!
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I think it is because a setback seatpost generally has a bit of damping:
![](https://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2012/12/postbar-748x282.jpg)