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Having a layback on a torker 280x ?

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threaders:
Hi everyone :)
I have a bit of a newbie question for you. I have all the parts for this next build (which is going to be a rider) except for the seatpost.
I was checking out other builds on the museum and this pic is pretty much what I am going for:

Just waiting on the frame and forks to come back from the powdercoaters and need to get hols of a seatpost.
I was under the impression that laybacks were for freestylers and straight posts are for racing frames? Can you run a layback on a racing frame or is this a bad idea?
I am only about 5ft 6" but am a tad fat at 12 stone :crazy2:
Any advice on this before I go and buy a post? Many thanks fellas :D

That Swan Guy:
A tad fat at 12 stone

Fook off :LolLolLolLol:

It's your bike build it how it feels right :daumenhoch:

Gnarlyscoots:
Fat at 12 stone  :2funny:

Dude, I am 5' 7" and weigh 14 stone. I ride with a layback on my Torker but, to be honest, I rarely do sit down as the plastic seats are like friggin' razor blades  :D

snoopy72:
I'm 13 1/2 stone and have a hutch layback on a mongoose frame,  I can't ride a bmx with a straight post.
just make sure that the post is a very good fit before you tighten the clamp and also in the frame  a minimum of 4 inch's  and it will be absolutely fine.

bobbbbsy:
if your knees hit or are near the stem / bars fit one if not dont.. 5 ft 6 is good size for a bmx .. i personally think laybacks and snake posts are awful but bigger people need them ..

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