-Increased set-back for correct fit and saddle support
-1-piece mast and head is super-durable
-CNC machined from 3-D Forged AL2014
-Directionally butted shaft (thicker wall fore-aft)
-Lightweight for road & ATB but freeride-strong
-DATA™ (Dual Adjust Tilt Angle) security system
-M5 chromoly and stainless steel hardware
-L350mm x Ø27.2, 29.4, 31.6mm
-250~265 grams
I had it on my all-mountain fully, now it is in my too-short Singlespeeder.
Bottom Line:
If your seattube is too steep, this is the way to go to get the seat back.
But dont expect too much of that post, I would rank it like a Ritchey Pro (which doesnt have that setback).
The anodising will wear off soon and the tiny screws will break after a while, so keep replacement screws ready.
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Submitted by
Stefan
a Cross Country Rider
from Montreal, Canada Date Reviewed: August 3, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Muju Mountain, Korea
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Lite, strong, great setback and cheap.
Weaknesses:
That ugly red plastic thingy... it turns an ugly pink with exposure.
Similar Products Used:
Thomson
Bike Setup:
caad3, xt, lx, avid7...
Bottom Line:
I did 2000 km of cyclotouring with 20kilos hanging with clamp on rack. No problems what's so ever. Did 1000 km with a Thomson (and only 10 kg) and the thing kinked.
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Submitted by
Caroline
a Downhiller
from Slough Date Reviewed: June 12, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Mynydd Du
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Blagged off a friend
Strengths:
It holds the saddle up... It's black... it's long enough... it was free!
Weaknesses:
The anodising is rubbish. The cradle adjustment is very coarse. The allen key has to be done up by He-Man to stop nose-up amusement on rides. It weighs a tonne, too, if you care.
It's cheap and it holds your saddle in place, as long as you're not too fussy about the angle you want it at, and you've got the forearms of Popeye!
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Submitted by
Bob
a Cross Country Rider
from Boca Raton, FL, USA Date Reviewed: October 11, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Rocky Hill Ranch, Smithville, TX
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
BlueSky Cycles
Strengths:
Light, infinite angle adjustment like Thomson, does not creak, price for performance is excellent
Weaknesses:
None that I can tell
Similar Products Used:
Race Face Evolve, Bontrager, Salsa Shaft
Bike Setup:
Salsa Caballero, XT F&R derailleurs, SRAM Rocket trigger shifters, Answer Pro Taper lo-rise bars, Race Face Evolve stem, Race Face Prodigy crankset, Ritchey Logic V3 pedals, Marzocchi MX Pro ETA fork, Avid BB-7 Mech. Discs, Aztec rotors, XT hubs/SUN RhinoLite rims/14 ga DT spokes, Aztec brake pads, WTB Wierwolf Kevlar 2.1 tires (or Panaracer Trailblaster for the drier stuff) Avid SD7 levers, Pedro's Dice Vice Grips, Specialized Avatar Gel saddle, FSA Orbit XL II headset, FSA Platinum Pro ISIS BB.
Bottom Line:
The Race Face I originally bought for this build had two major flaws; the angle adjustment was not fine enough with it's toothed system making for an uncomfortable riding position and I had to grease it literally every ride to prevent creaking. The FSA solved both problems nicely. It's quiet (I hate squeeking components of any kind) and the infinite angle adjustment has improved the comfort factor tremendously. In addition, it's a bit lighter than the Race Face. Great value for the dollar - equivalent function to the Thomson at a lower price point. The FSA products I've recently tried have been excellent. Those good experiences persuaded me to try this one. It works well for me. I'm a 195 lb. cross country rider not into huge drops but will jump off 2-3 foot ridges on occassion.
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