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GrantB
a Cross Country Rider
from Macon, GaDate Reviewed: January 1, 2012
Strengths: WeightWeaknesses: Clamp mechanism.Bottom Line: First it creaked. Cleaned the rails, paid super attention to the torque of the bolts. Then the seat shifted rearward on every ride. Loosened the bolts, retightened to torque spec again. I got the seat to stay put, but then yesterday I snapped the front bolt in the middle of a ride. I only stuck with it this long because it came stock on a new bike. Lke the rider below, I most likely will return to a Thomson.
Favorite Trail: Arrowhead Park
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: Thomson
Bike Setup: Hard tail
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eastman115
a Weekend Warrior
from CanadaDate Reviewed: May 23, 2011
Strengths: Light.Weaknesses: Saddle slides, front micro adjust bolt difficult to get at.Bottom Line: This post came as original equipment on my bike. Right from the start it didn't grip the rails firmly enough and the saddle slid backward. The micro adjust bolt at the front is difficult to get at. I've had enough and am ordering a Thomson.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: OEM
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Mr. Holmes
a Cross Country Rider
from upstate New YorkDate Reviewed: April 7, 2010
Strengths: Light, strong, stiff, 2 bolt adjustabilityWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: This seat post is very light and stiff. It is noticeably more stiff than my old EA30 seat post.
Looks good and adjusts easily and precisely. "Nuff said.
And I agree, there are a lot of Easton haters here. I've always had a good experience with Easton's products.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: jensonUSA
Similar Products Used: EA30
Bike Setup: Easton EA70 monkeybars 30mm rise, Ritchey Wcs-Sl Bar Ends, Easton EA50 stem, Easton EA70 seatpost with 2 bolts for adjustment. Lizard Skin chain stay protector, Shimano pedals, Shimano LX crank set, Cateye Enduro 8 computer
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Montrose Blur
a Cross Country Rider
from Montrose CADate Reviewed: February 5, 2010
Strengths: Light, strong, superior to older design.Weaknesses: None so farBottom Line: Lots of Easton Haters in here. I purchased the 2010 version of this post. Two bolt design is improved from the old design and is much stronger and easier to adjust. Perfect fit and finish, low key artwork, adjustment lines on the tube, lightweight and a 5 yr warranty, what else do you need? I run Easton wheels and handlebars as well and am very impressed with their products, fit, finish and pricing.... well, the wheels were a little much (Havoc AM)
Favorite Trail: Chantry/Zion
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$79.00
Purchased At: Pricepoint
Similar Products Used: Easton EA50
Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Blur LT2
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Ignatius Rielly
a Weekend Warrior
from Alexandria, VADate Reviewed: September 1, 2009
Bottom Line: I'm not pleased with the Easton EA-70 seatpost.I wanted to upgrade the seatpost that came with my mtb (GT Avalanche) with a lightweight and higher quality seatpost, so I purchased the EA-70. The pivot on the EA-70 wore out after a couple years of occasional riding, whereas the less-expensive post that came with my GT lasted 4 hard-riding college years (go Hokies!).
A poor investment ($75 wasted). Before I buy again another seatpost I will do my research.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$75.00
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Nat
a Cross Country Rider
from AustraliaDate Reviewed: September 22, 2007
Strengths: looks nice,has markings on the back so you can see what height your at .Weaknesses: As you will see with the rest of the reviews .I had this seat post 3 months and snapped it jumping my single speed off a gutter(nothing out of the ordinary) . not happy jan .Admittedly I am pretty hard on the gear but not on this occasion .Bottom Line: Because the bike industry doesn t have the same quality control procedures with the manufacturing of composites that the Aircraft Industry has , It becomes a bit of a lottery as to wether a part will last and how long it will last for .The characteristics of carbon give no indication of an impending failure as alloy or steel does .I have gone back to quality alloy seat post. I tried to save the weight and paid the price . If your a weight weenie and your building a superlight race weapon this might be your thing ....but no hucking .....
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: nowra
Similar Products Used: any carbon seat post .
Bike Setup: currently minus ea70 carbon seat post .
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Sanj
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto, CanadaDate Reviewed: June 26, 2007
Strengths: light, takes a beatingWeaknesses: single bolt clamp absolutely sucksBottom Line: i've busted my collarbone riding, complete 180'd the bike and the seatpost didn't break. however, just recently ollied the bike from a 3 foot skinny and bent the seatpost. i'm 160lbs and i'm impressed that i didn't crack the seatpost and end up with it in my a**!!!! could use a dual-bolt clamp since some of my accidents have caused the clamp to strip and my seat sits on an off angle.
Favorite Trail: Albion Hills, Bolton, Ontario
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: came stock on bike
Similar Products Used: none for mountain, only road.
Bike Setup: xc hardtail
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Ben
a Downhiller
from Oakland CADate Reviewed: June 5, 2007
Strengths: As .1 lbs heavier than its carbon twin yet a ton stronger. Clamping mechanism works well. All those people below just have to tighten it more. Never creaks (PUT SOME GREASE ON IT!)Weaknesses: Only that the decals wear easily but if your seat is clamped that low in your tube where it hits the decals, you probably need a smaller frame. Works Great!Bottom Line: BUY. GOOD PRICE. WORTH IT!!!!
Favorite Trail: Cinderella
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At: Hank and Frank
Similar Products Used: Aluminum stock junko, Race Face XC
Bike Setup: Bighit with 888, vanilla r, DH bike
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Will
a Racer
from Oregon, USADate Reviewed: May 28, 2007
Strengths: +Looked 'cool' at first...especially when you've got a full Easton cockpit (I know that sounds lame, but I'm not the only one who thought so...come on...)Weaknesses: -Bolt loosened on my first ride...I was riding to work!!
-The 'graphics' are just about gone!! I've had this less than 2 weeks!!
-Really on the heavy side (before I trimmed it)
-Clamping it into any shop-stand (no matter how padded it is) can seem to mess with the finish
-The setback can really mess with your riding geometry. I'm short, so I had to push the seat up super far to make it work.Bottom Line: It's a good thing I bought this with a gift certificate to REI or else I would be really upset. I don't like to feel like I'm wasting my money so I was down that this post didn't really work out.
Without trying to sound to superficial, I can't believe the 'graphics' rubbed off so soon! They feel like those waterslide decals you use for building models...
Easton 'dropped the ball' here with this latest incarnation of the EA70 series. I'm sure their focus is on all the new EC stuff and CNT business.
Buy a Thomson...you won't be sorry...
I've got one on another bike and will either do that or buy an SDG I-Beam seatpost. You can't beat their adjustability and weight. Peace.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: REI
Similar Products Used: Thomson Elite, Kalloy, Ritchey Comp, Weyless, Forte Carbon, Forte Alum, Sun Ringle, and so on...
Bike Setup: Hard-tail xc racer...use your imagination...
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Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from Essex, UKDate Reviewed: November 15, 2006
Strengths: Looks nice???Weaknesses: Single bolt adjustment - just doesn't hold the saddle in place, had to re-adjust it every 30mins on first ride out.Bottom Line: I sent it back within one week and exchanged for a Thompson Elite, there is no comparison between these.
Easton make quality products but this isn't one of them.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: CRC
Similar Products Used: Thompson Elite
Bike Setup: Banshee Scirorro, Moz Z1 Freeride, Hayes HFX9s, Saint crankset, Easton bars/stem, Deore/XT groupset etc etc
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Jay Pelletier
a Racer
from Reston VA Date Reviewed: September 16, 2006
Strengths: Stiff, holds seat well ~ Does not loosen - price is rightWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: I have the EA70 on both of my bikes ~ never failed me - Several 24hr races under their belts and heavy aggress use.
Favorite Trail: Elizabeth Furnace
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At: Performance
Similar Products Used: many stock and aluminum seat post
Bike Setup: 06' Trek Fuel 8,American Classic rims,
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Umar
a Cross Country Rider
from Petaling JayaDate Reviewed: July 4, 2006
Strengths: Relatively light and easy to adjustWeaknesses: It crackedBottom Line: I got the 31.6mm. Used it for 2 epic rides, 1 race and several weekends rides for 2 months. The shaft connecting the head is slightly smaller in diameter and there was the crack.
Currently, I'm with my generic seatpost.
I'm now looking for Thompson Elite or Bontrager Race Lite.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: Raceface XY
Bike Setup: Giant XTC, Giant NRS-G, KHS XC904R
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Peter
a Cross Country Rider
from Arlington Heights, IL, USDate Reviewed: June 10, 2006
Strengths: Looked pretty cool for the first few months before the wear started showing.Weaknesses: Weak. It broke after a year of use. The adjustment mechanism is not great.Bottom Line: Disappointing catastrophic failure. The seat flew off after I landed a minor jump along a XC trail. Granted, I probably hit the seat pretty hard, but there was no bend, no warning, just a snap and the silver head along with the attached seat flew right off the post. I don't think I will by an Easton seat post again. I guess it would probably do the job for careful XC use, but what fun is that?
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Bike Setup: SC Heckler w/ Manitou Swinger 3way and Nixon Super +, DT Swiss EX 5.1d rims, King hub, XT crank etc...
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Jared Wood
a
from Delhi, NY,USADate Reviewed: April 28, 2006
Strengths: GaugesWeaknesses: I've ridden bike my 5 times and the post has already started to creak. OH! Crap!Bottom Line: Not sure what to do about the creaking, it drives me nuts! Maybe lock tight? If this eerie sound doesn't stop, I'l have to get a new post. My frame is made of Easton Ultralite, and it rocks, so I can't get too upset.
Favorite Trail: Any Catskill Mtn Powerline
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Bike Setup: '05 Kona Kula
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Deno
a Cross Country Rider
from MichiganDate Reviewed: February 25, 2006
Strengths: Carbon fiber look with cool logo.Weaknesses: At fist I thought I was a dumbass that couldn't clamp his seat correctly but then I read the reviews here and found out others had the same problem....guess I shoulda checked here first!Bottom Line: Do not buy unless your bike hangs on the wall and you like the look of carbon fiber.
Favorite Trail: Yo Momma's
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: eBay, where else
Similar Products Used: Plenty others
Bike Setup: Homegrown hardtail, Pushed Fox f80, Mavic Crossrides, WTB Velociraptors, XT 8 speed components, Onza Ti pedals, Easton Monkey Lites, Yeti grips, Thomson seatpost, Selle Italia seat
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