How much seatpost is too much?

[john]

Oh, and it needs a Salsa cromo ahead stem!

Just stuck on the original steelman stem and a black seatpost - looks a bit better. Agree the fastback stays accentuate the longish post.

Anyhow will at least give it a few rides (if it ever warms up and gets dry) to see what it's like (and see if I can get used to the look - the aesthetic is important imho)

 

[pete_mcc]

Oh, and it needs a Salsa cromo ahead stem!

Just stuck on the original steelman stem and a black seatpost - looks a bit better. Agree the fastback stays accentuate the longish post.

Perfect! Oh and if you stick on a saddle pack that'll reduce the visible length of the post!

 

[paul_tea]

Will you keep the bars/brake levers at that angle? It looks like it'll be hard to pull the brakes while on the drops!

 

[pistol13]

I think it looks great in both photos. Nowt to worry about there. Lovely looking machine, nice.

 

[Panza]

I think the frame looks a tad too small for you, since both the seatpost and the stem is elevated to such an extent.
A little larger frame with a shorter stem would make a better fit, but you have gotten it to fit in a way so it will work Just won't be perfect
Another thing is the way it looks: From a classic standpoint it shows waay too much seatpost

 

[barry2017]

Traditionally, for frames with level top tubes, yes.
That doesn't mean it's wrong though.
Do you actually like riding it set up like that?

 

[Panza]

Traditionally, for frames with level top tubes, yes.
That doesn't mean it's wrong though.
Do you actually like riding it set up like that?

No, it's not wrong Just looks a little untraditional or something along those lines.

 

[fredgassit]

It's definitely too small for you, and the right size for me (seen this offered for sale on different forums over the last few months - been tempted). Therefore I think you should sell it to me for next to nowt!!

Seriously though, If it's comfortable then fine. I used to ride in a position like this all the time when I rode 8000miles a year with no problems. I was in my twenties then, now I'm easily the far side of thirty it's a no go for my neck and hands.