Submitted by
pabito
a Cross Country Rider
from poland
Date Reviewed: January 24, 2009
Strengths: Well done, strong , does its job
Weaknesses: weight probably? poor painting
Bottom Line:
I had to buy seatpost that w'd fit my trek 8900 frame, didnt have much money so got Bontrager Select. That was good choice, trek puts this to their frames so probably there wont be any dissapointments. and there were not. Once put into the frame didnt change its position. no strange noises coming from there, and the saddle is still where it was set. The pipe looks strong so i dont think it can break easily, also the upper part seems to be very solid.
The only weakness is painting. when i mounted my seat bag the part of inscription wiped out. the weight? what do u expected for that money? :)
Submitted by
Roger
a Cross Country Rider
from Denver CO USA
Date Reviewed: June 25, 2006
Strengths: Strong,very sturdy reliable and inexpensive. It's weight is very competitive with much more expensive seatposts.
Weaknesses: None; only the fact that the 29.2 diameter was hard to locate. I had to have it special ordered.
Bottom Line:
This is an excellent, beefy post. I replaced this post because the stock one was to short. I got the 400mm one as my seat height increased when I learned how to properly adjust my riding height. I got the bontrager post because it was the only one that went with my Fish frame (29.2 diameter) that I could find. This is a pain and doesn't leave you with many options unless you want to use a shim (which I didn't) Anyway the seat post is indescructable as I have riden hard and raced 2 times with this bike. I weigh 175 and have had no problems with this post slipping and would recommend it to anyone
Bike Setup: Gary Fish Tassahara(2003). Avid sl rim brakes and levers, XT fr and rr der. deore crank and shifters, mavic 517 rims with XT hubs, WTB speed v saddle, bontrager crowbar handlebar, odi lockjaw grips, manitou black elite forks, panracer fire XC pro rear tire and dart front specific tire.
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Submitted by
Wojtek
a Cross Country Rider
from Long Island, Ny
Date Reviewed: May 19, 2005
Weaknesses: This post is terrible... Keeps on sliding down no matter how tight the quick release is..
Bottom Line:
Its to the point that I have to readjust it at least 2 times on a 6 mile trail.. Slides down especially on bumpy downhills when your arse hits against it. Don't waste your money. Mine came with the bike but I'm looking for a replacement.
Bike Setup: 05 Gary Fisher Tassajara all stock except for WTB Mutano Raptor 2.24 tires
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Submitted by
Jeffrey Allanach
a Cross Country Rider
from Storrs, CT USA
Date Reviewed: April 8, 2005
Strengths: This seatpost is relatively easy on the eyes, light, and does not slip.
Weaknesses: CREAKING!! After the first week of riding I noticed that it was creaking pretty bad. I applied lubricants to it in hopes that it would stop, but nothing made it better. After 30 bucks worth of different kinds of lubricants I decided to give up. Long story short, I am currently looking for something better.
Submitted by
Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from So. Cal.
Date Reviewed: June 18, 2004
Strengths: looks ok, simple to adjust.
Weaknesses: Not holding seat angle not matter how hard you tighten it.
Bottom Line:
Don't buy this seatpost, the clamp slip all the time especially downhill when your butt hitting the seat. I basically have to adjust the seat angle during every ride, and the clamp is getting looser, time to find a replacement.
This a great seatpost, espeacially for the money. The two-bolt design holds the seat in place very well. The post does not squeak if you grease it properly. I ride a Thomson on my other bike, which is a better post but costs much more. 5 flammin' turds for value and 4 overall (cuz it's not quite a nice as the Thomsons).
Strengths: It's almost as light as the Thompson Elite.
Looks good after 1300 miles in 8 months and being shoved up and down in the frame so I could put the bike in a carrier bag. (Negligable scratches and the logo is still intact).
Weaknesses: It slipped down into the frame a bit the first few hundred miles and had to be repositioned, but that problem disappearred after regreasing (using Shimano Dura-Ace grease).
It used to creak a hell of a lot at first (this problem disappeared a bit after regreasing, but I never had a problem again once I started using a titanium rail saddle).
The saddle clamp wont hold the saddle's position. I suppose grease could help this, but I've never heard of anyone needing to do that.
(Note: I had a lot of tiny, annoying, but insignificant problems with my TREK 8000 until I regreased things like the post, pedals, and cranks. Now it's downright stealthy and I haven't had any problems with noise or slippage except on the post clamp--which I didn't regrease. Conclusion--must be the grease TREK is using).
Bottom Line:
My only big problem with this seatpost, and it's significant, is that the saddle rail mounting head doesn't hold it's angle. I have to adjust it absolutely every ride.
However, I do love the smooth adjustability of said-same mount. It's very precise.
Still, that hardly matters if it can't hold the saddle angle.
I'm going to replace this component with a Thompson Elite, or a carbon post if there's one good enough, and put the Bontrager on my beater bike if it fits.
Similar Products Used: I've always gone with whatever stock seatposts came with my bikes. I never had a problem with other seatposts other than weight and cosmetics, and when you take away those factors it seems like as long as the seatpost keeps your chassie in place it's alright--but comfort and rigidity are also significant factors.
Bike Setup: 2002 TREK 8000 bought stock, but made the following changes pretty quickly: Shimano 959 pedals, Shimano XT bottom bracket, XT crankset, Bontrager (Selle San Marco) Race Lite saddle with titanium rails and gel insert, plus do-dads
Strengths: Its light,looks very nice.Very strong and doesnt slip.
Weaknesses: None
Bottom Line:
Its a reaaly nice seatpost.I made a lot of km on it and its still strong.Its 31.6mm and looks very nice.Its a cheap and very good for the money you pay.Very light too.
Strengths: two bolt clamps is the best. this post works. not too heavy. black.
Weaknesses: no setback and at least in my case it's not free
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face it: it's a seatpost, so as long as it holds yer saddle in a fixed position it's good. the two bolt clamp is tried and true and i have never got an instance of slipping or loosening.
Submitted by
Ellison Smith
a Weekend Warrior
from Greenville, SC
Date Reviewed: November 11, 2002
Strengths: Strong, easy to adjust, and looks cool
Weaknesses: Can be a hassle to take off or put on a different seat
Bottom Line:
I've really enjoyed it so far. Has given me almost no trouble. Just have to make sure you tighten the bolts enough. On one ride my saddle came loose, so i just whipped out an allen wrench and tightened it up. No trouble since then.
Submitted by
Michael Morris
a Cross Country Rider
from Irvine, CA
Date Reviewed: October 29, 2002
Strengths: This is a great seatpost. It fits in that spot on the frame above the pedals, and then you tighten the thing and it stays in place.
Weaknesses: It doesn't come with a seat.
Bottom Line:
I've been riding on this seatpost for the better part of a year, and I'll tell you... when I forget the vaseline, it hurts like the dickens! It's the right shape and all, but boy can it be cold and hard! I'd recommend getting a seat like I see those other people riding with.
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