Submitted by
Laila Mnyusiwalla
a Racer
from Toronto Date Reviewed: April 29, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Looks, finish
Weaknesses:
strength
Similar Products Used:
noname brands and syncros
Bottom Line:
It cracked where the head is inserted into the tube after a year of light cross country riding under a 120lb rider. They are practically giving these away at pricepoint right now but do yourself a favour and get something you will not have to worry about.
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Submitted by
Lindsay
a Racer
from Milford, Ct Date Reviewed: March 20, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Indian Ledge
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
Colorado Cycylist
Bike Setup:
Litespeed
Bottom Line:
It would be a nice post if it didn't keep breaking. The seat post came loose from the clamp and had to be sent back. After a good deal of delay they repaired my seatpost which lasted for another year. This time the seatpost bolt broke (supposed to be real strong!) and I have yet to get a replacement from Kore despite numerous attempts.
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Submitted by
Austin G.
a Cross Country Rider
from Brewster, NY Date Reviewed: March 4, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$32.00
Purchased At:
Internet
Strengths:
None....well maybe the looks, but dont let them fool you
Weaknesses:
Everything
Bottom Line:
Within one hour, not even an hour, of using this seat post, the nut stripped and loosened up. In all my years of riding, I have never seen a seat post wear out in 45 minutes. Seat posts on KMart bikes probably last longer. If you ride roads this might be ok for you, but i wouldnt trust it. Terrible....this thing is a disgrace.
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Submitted by
CMoss
a Weekend Warrior
from New Hampsha Date Reviewed: February 11, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
cambria
Strengths:
Cool looking red, easy to adjust clamp, didnt break
Weaknesses:
none really...I guess it could be more red than the kind of off red it is...clashes with other red bike components...we cant have that
Similar Products Used:
generic, bonti,
Bike Setup:
Iron Horse with better parts than the frame deserves
Bottom Line:
Its a freaking seatpost made of metal. It doesnt break. Its worth the money. It weighs 20 grams less than some taiwanese POS. IF you like logos, buy it. I had to dispense with mine because my new Fisher has a 31.6 and its a 27.2...now I will get a Bonty and leave the same review for it.
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Submitted by
Konian
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore Date Reviewed: August 2, 2001
Favorite Trail:
undulating, usually
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
None
Weaknesses:
It twists and turns!
Similar Products Used:
Thompson Elite, Kalloy
Bike Setup:
Kona Cindercone, XT/LX drivetrain, XTR brake/shifter, etc
Bottom Line:
Sucks big time!
Went for a ride immediately after I put the post on and the clamp twisted to the left and right with every pedal stroke as I climbed the slopes! And I weigh in at around 160lbs, not exactly heavy enough to supposedly stree the post!
Got a replacement at the LBS and gave it the benefit of doubt. But the same thing happened to the replacement post on the very next ride!
LBS confirmed that it was probably due to some manufacturing defects with the batch I bought with. The way the clamp is slapped onto the post is highly suspect.
Got my refund thereafter and went back to my heavy but trusty Kalloy (which gave no problems) before finally settling on Thomson.
Count me out Kore! It's a pity there are no zero chillis here.
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Submitted by
John
a Weekend Warrior
from Trenton Date Reviewed: May 7, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$29.00
Strengths:
Lite
Weaknesses:
Alum. nut under seat stripped on first ride. Try to buy just that part.... GOOD LUCK. Had to get one made by a machinist.
Bottom Line:
Get a stainless steal nut under that seat!
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Submitted by
Crazy Bit&%
a Weekend Warrior
from Upstate NY Date Reviewed: April 9, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
The internet
Strengths:
-Light -Single-bolt clamp -Not too pricy
Weaknesses:
-BENT IT!
Similar Products Used:
Thompson(only post I use now),generic
Bike Setup:
S.C Chameleon
Bottom Line:
It was good...till it bent on a 4-foot drop a week ago.DAMMIT!
Oh well--now I got a Thompson and IT'S ALL GOOD....
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Submitted by
Brian
a Racer
from Yakima, WA Date Reviewed: March 29, 2001
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$90.00
Strengths:
Light and stiff
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Syncros, easton
Bottom Line:
After the head came lose and broke on my last post , I went with the Kore Elite post. Been riding it for over two years now. I just changed out the old bolt for a new one. I learned that from my last post. Bolts fatique. Best choice I ever made for my rig. Soo easy to set up, micro adjustment,no stickers to peel off, bead blast finish so it doesn't slip!
Keep up the great products Kore!
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Submitted by
Simon
a Cross Country Rider
from London Date Reviewed: March 23, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Strengths:
Light Cool looking Well made
Weaknesses:
had to shim it to 30.8
Bottom Line:
Giant having 30.8 as a seatpost size is a real pain - I had to shim from 27.2 and it nearly put me off this post. I'm glad it didn;t because the post is light, strong, and takes more buzz out of trails than other posts I've tried. In addition to this it (in black /silver logo) looks so cool on the bike. I knew I could trust Kore from my Kore lightbar II, and despite abuse, I was right. It seems to be discounted in the UK a bit at the moment, and better than new 'budget' alternatives such as the Raceface isis post, despite the Raceface name. Certainly a lot better bet than the Easton 50, with a much better micro adjust and strong single bolt clamp.
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Submitted by
Rob
a
from Louisville Date Reviewed: February 9, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Inlaws Farm
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Good craftmanship, and pimp appeal.
Weaknesses:
None so far.
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager, & Dean.
Bike Setup:
Spooky PitBoss,RaceFace NextLP,BB,HSet. Kore Elite stem,Riserbar. XT Drivetrain. Marzoc Xfly 100. Mavic & King spinners
Bottom Line:
Nice post, and looks good too. Has had some hard hits and keeps on hanging in there. This post has held up for me and i would recomend it to anyone.
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Submitted by
mike
a
from San Diego Ca USA Date Reviewed: December 21, 2000
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
strong, flawless design
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
thompson
Bottom Line:
I knew I picked the right choice with Kore. Kore has been around longer than most of those other seatpost makers. I have had the Elite post with the ea70 tube for over 3 years without a problem. This post cant be beat and has a nice micro adjustment especially nice if you change it from one bike to another.
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Submitted by
Lance
a Racer
from Chandler AZ Date Reviewed: October 10, 2000
Favorite Trail:
ben's scoop,divers singletrack
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
everything you want in a post. Single big Ti bolt, no two bolt hassles.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Thompson, raceface
Bottom Line:
Let see im 6'-4" 201lbs, ride everyday, two days with a minimum of 25 miles each day. I had a thompson post on one of my rigs, it fell apart, never go back to a two bolt system. I have had my kore Elite post for close to three years on my main squeez, and its been flawless! I bought it for $90, so I dont know were they got $143, must be canadian money. I will buy another Kore post. Killer stems too!
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Submitted by
March
a Downhiller
from San Marco Date Reviewed: September 9, 2000
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Bottom Line:
I been using the Elite post for over two years. Its the most comfortable post I have ridden. Micro adjustment too! I tried one other post that had the two whimpy bolt system, one of the bolts broke and sent me flying-ouch.
The elite has rub proof logos and is 400mm long, It cant be beat!
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Submitted by
Dave
a Cross Country Rider
from Freehold, NJ Date Reviewed: August 6, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Chimney Rock
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
low weight, available in long lengths, finish holds up well
Weaknesses:
single bolt clamp, high price
Similar Products Used:
control tech, rock shox suspension,and some no-name steel
Bike Setup:
cannondale hard tail, also a super v100
Bottom Line:
I have used Kore stems for a while and never had a compliant. I needed to replace the control tech post, and thought this would be a good choice. The problem is the clamp will not hold the saddle. Seems after every ride the position has migrated towards the rear. I have tried 3 saddles, SDG and two WTB. It's always tightened to spec using a snap-on torque wrench. When I spoke with Kore they denied any problems, they said it was the seat rails were undersized. I do not want to bash this product, it's high quality and finished nicely. Kore should look into a 2 bolt design. I have a 2 bolt rock shox, used 3 months, on my hard tail and never had it change position. If only Thomsen would make an offset post in 350 mm! 3 flammers for the high quality, 1 flammer for the fact that it can't do the only thing I need it for, secure the saddle!
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Submitted by
Kenneth Allen
a Racer
from Chattanooga, TN, USA Date Reviewed: May 11, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Rich Mountain, GA
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
light weight
Weaknesses:
poor reliablility
Similar Products Used:
Thompson Elite
Bike Setup:
'99 Homegrown Factory Pro
Bottom Line:
I've been a mountain biker for 5 years, 3 racing as an expert and I have never had a product, or service on a product, that was as poor as this one. The first time the seat post broke at the collar, the second time it came it unglued, the third time the bolt which holds the thing together broke. The post has spent more time at the manufacture than on my bike. The last time it broke was during a race and since I didn't stop to gater up the parts the company refuses to warranty the thing--the first two times there was about a two month turn around. It really doesn't matter though I wouldn't put it back on the bike anyway. I should have learned my lesson the first time. Save your money by the Thompson.
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Submitted by
Drew
a Downhiller
from Boston Date Reviewed: May 2, 2000
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
looks
Weaknesses:
that's just it...it's weak. I've snapped 5 bolts and finally the post itself. Don't use this post if you planning on dropping anything over 3 feet or if you wiegh over 150.
Bike Setup:
Ellsworth Truth will all the candy.
Bottom Line:
Don't waste your time with cheesy single bolt action posts.
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Submitted by
Brian Cateires
a Downhiller
from Woodinville,Wa Date Reviewed: January 20, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Who's run
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Strong post, no stickers
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Syncros
Bike Setup:
SDG saddle
Bottom Line:
My post has been the most reliable part on my bike besides the Kore stem I have. No problems with the post. Took the ti bolt out and replaced it with a steel one to avoid breaking it.-cool bolt! I will keep it in my showcase. I liked how easy this post was when changing saddles. Very nice comfortable feel. Nice artwork for the logos that dont scratch off. I would by a kore elite post again
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Submitted by
tbone
a Cross-Country Rider
from asia Date Reviewed: January 3, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Stiffness, strength
Weaknesses:
titanium bolt, black color
Similar Products Used:
icon, syncros, specialized
Bike Setup:
litespeed tsali, spec comp saddle
Bottom Line:
First the bad news: After a month of riding the titanium bolt snapped (76kg or about 170lbs)and the seat post almost disappeared inside of me. The good news is that I got a killer workout riding the last 10 miles riding without a seat and the local Kore rep replaced the bolt with a more reliable steel bolt upon my request. Since then with the exception of the black color beginning to fade it has performed flawlessly.
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Submitted by
Mud Bug
a Cross-Country Rider
from Houston Date Reviewed: December 21, 1999
Favorite Trail:
They closed it
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Light wieght. Nice and springy. Good Looks.
Weaknesses:
Ti bolt is touchy. limeted adjustability.
Bike Setup:
Ancient C'dale Delta suspension (Headshock)
Bottom Line:
Buying this post made a HUGE difference in the ride of my bike, really took the sting out of the oversized aluminum. The head has a half inch of lay back. Seat tilt is accomplished with large serrations (too large actualy, they should have cut the two halves differently), the clamping area is kinda small, which allows the seat to slide back, unless you get the bolt really tight. Be sure to use anti-sieze on the threads or it might freeze up. I have had some problems with mine, but I will get another one in a year or so.
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Submitted by
Jay Hanson
a Weekend Warrior
from Colorado Sp[rings Date Reviewed: November 11, 1999
Favorite Trail:
anything Perg
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Wont bend, stays put
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
control tech
Bottom Line:
The kore elite post that i purchased over two years ago came with a nice black finish, cool logos and a single TI bolt. It has a fine adjustment that sets up with ease! nice design
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Submitted by
James Ward
a Downhiller
from San Diego, CA, USA Date Reviewed: October 15, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Torrey's secret
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Single bolt installation,solid feel
Similar Products Used:
raceface
Bottom Line:
Hey Paree, laurent-last reveiw, try staying off your seat when jumping, if you jump? I have used my Elite post for a year plus without one single problem, killer looks too.
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Submitted by
Laurent
a Racer
from Paris, France Date Reviewed: August 24, 1999
Favorite Trail:
French Alps and Moab, Ut
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Looks and weight
Weaknesses:
Crappy single-bolt clamp
Bottom Line:
Easton tubing is great for weight and comfort.. But this shitty clamp doesn't do it for a 82 kg/180 lb XC racer on real all-terrain courses. Lasts no more than a month before your seat tries to find its own way... to heaven. I also broke the replacement they gave me. Then my dealer stopped the brand, they gave me a TITEC Aluminum, works great thank you.
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Submitted by
Cooltop
a Cross-Country Rider
from D.C. Date Reviewed: June 8, 1999
Favorite Trail:
the world!
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
One bolt clamp design
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
Ritchey
Bike Setup:
C'dale Raven hooked up to the max
Bottom Line:
I'm ain't but a buck 60 so I won't talk about the strength of the post when other much heavier riders have already reported many good things after years of use. I just got my blue post for $69 from Cambria and was a pleased with the look of the post as much as I was with the look of the KORE Elite post. KORE makes good stuff. FIVE Peppers because it has a reasonable weight and very cool slight layback clamp!
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Submitted by
Bob King
a Racer
from Oceanside, Ca. Date Reviewed: April 29, 1999
Favorite Trail:
whiting ranch
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
very Stiff, Easy Micro adjusting with one bolt, killer looks, no stickers
Weaknesses:
price
Similar Products Used:
Syncros, raceface
Bike Setup:
mongoose,Sids
Bottom Line:
Ive used the elite post on two bikes over a two year span, it mounts up very easy with one bolt unlike other posts with the two bolt version. has nice shootpeened finish to prevent slipage. Great buy for my bike eventhough its a bit pricey, but then again you get what you pay for.
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Submitted by
jammin jay
a Downhiller
from Durango CO. Date Reviewed: March 29, 1999
Favorite Trail:
anything above sealevel
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
everthing you want in a post
Weaknesses:
pricey
Similar Products Used:
syncros,thompson
Bike Setup:
Turner, white brothers
Bottom Line:
I have tried the other post and had one of them crack on me. I spent the same amount of money but got a much better post going with Kore.I have it maxed out and its bullit proof
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Submitted by
MrYuck
a cross-country rider
from Kansas Date Reviewed: March 8, 1999
Bottom Line:
I bagged on their handle bars, but I have nothing but praise for the seat posts This one has handled 250lbs of hard hammerin' for almost 2yrs, @ 6'1, havn'nt had to stretch it out, but I would recommend it to taller riders, for the strength, and durability.
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Submitted by
BIG Chris
a downhiller
from Date Reviewed: March 6, 1999
Bottom Line:
Lets see 50 words huh! ya cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool you know mac? been riden mine for two years, thats longer than anything else on my rig, without a single problem! getit
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Submitted by
BJ
a downhiller
from LA Date Reviewed: March 1, 1999
Bottom Line:
This post rocks, kore has the sweetist design with nohassle adjustment. one Titanium bolt ties this elite post together and secure even on fast, hard decents. Great buy, oh and looks killer!
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Submitted by
Jerry Matsuda
a downhiller
from San Carlos, Ca. Date Reviewed: February 25, 1999
Bottom Line:
I use the Elite post for over two years and it has not ever slipped or bent like the other post I used. This one stays put and is very stiff considering I weigh 215 at 6'4. I herd kore came out with an even longer one than my 360mm lenght. I will be looking for this post
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Submitted by
Jamie
a cross-country rider
from Boston Date Reviewed: February 9, 1999
Bottom Line:
Not too bad for a $60 post but you really should stick to two bolt designs only, the KORE like all single bolt posts will eventually slip, and wear out the serrations making it an aluminum paperweight. Also if you use a big saddle like Tiogas they are MUCH stiffer at the clamp:)
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Submitted by
Jeff Haddy
a downhiller
from provo, utah Date Reviewed: February 8, 1999
Bottom Line:
I have the elite post2 and its incredable! I weigh 230lb and at 6'5, I use up all of the 380 lenght. this post is pounded at least twice a week and I have just about broken every other brand out there, but this one is built tuff. thanks kore
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Submitted by
John Ward
a cross-country rider
from LA Date Reviewed: January 21, 1999
Bottom Line:
I have the elite stem as well and also the Elite post which equals the quality of the stem. Its a perfect match with the laser logos engraved and looks sweet on my bike. The post is stiff with an Easton tube and has a single bolt adjuster which I like. Nice and rugged, just what I wanted!
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Submitted by
Martin Shmitz
a downhiller
from Reno, Nevada Date Reviewed: January 10, 1999
Bottom Line:
I have a red Elite post by Kore. I have been riding it for two years now, which is allot longer than the last post I bought. the Kore post is sturdier and doesnt flex at all.I recommend this product to be checked out before purchasing anything else.
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Submitted by
Charles Burton
a downhiller
from Mill Valley, Ohio Date Reviewed: December 29, 1998
Bottom Line:
I am a little heavier than most riders out there (210lb) but I ride almost everyday. I have bent three other top HI END brand seatpost in the past, but the KORE POST is incredibily strong and does not bend at all! It also has a nice beefy single bolt design thats easy to install. I would say this post is a great buy.
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Submitted by
Gary
a weekend warrior
from Date Reviewed: December 11, 1998
Bottom Line:
Kore products are the best!!!!!!!!!! Iuse the Elite stem that matches my Elite post, what a nice mini gruppo!!!! Both products work excellant and I hammer them just about everyday. Ill give a high five for both products
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Submitted by
Noelina Grassy
a
from racer Date Reviewed: December 10, 1998
Bottom Line:
I race using a Kore Elite on my Mountain Cycle. The seatpost is very well designed with a single bolt application that makes installation very easy. The post is very light and the logos are very cool also. I haven't had any problems with it, and it gives me the confidence I need when racing.
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Submitted by
Brian Massey
a downhiller
from Washington state Date Reviewed: December 2, 1998
Bottom Line:
I bought the Kore Elite post last year. What a nice piece of equiptment!! I pound the post twice a week with my 205lbs 6'5' frame and there no problems at all. I like the new added lenght as well.
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Submitted by
Nick
a cross-country rider
from Daly City CA Date Reviewed: November 28, 1998
Bottom Line:
Great post for looks and weight...but the bonded post head does come loose. First it starts off as a creaking then when it gets worse you turn and your seat turns too. Luckily Kore realizes this problem and they have no problem assigning you a return authorization number so they can fix the problem. Four stars because I have to put on my stock seat post back.
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Submitted by
Mike Warden
a downhiller
from Reno NV. Date Reviewed: November 23, 1998
Bottom Line:
Best post I ever owned in my 22 years of off road riding! Its stiff, light, and looks are at the top of the list by far. This is a nice improvement over the old welded version I use to have about five years ago. this post gets five A+'s
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Submitted by
Jaid Mason
a downhiller
from San Diego, Ca. Date Reviewed: November 16, 1998
Bottom Line:
First I would like to know is why does MTBR put this responce menu at the end of the list, I feel it should be on top, less trouble. Now as for Kore, my black 26.8 post is as strong as they come, very nice looking too. It has lotsa lenght as I ride it at the minimum line. Great buy!
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Submitted by
Joe Deneson
a downhiller
from Louisiana, MO Date Reviewed: October 27, 1998
Bottom Line:
I have the new Elite Post 2 and I can say that its a very well thought out design that holds up to very riquorous riding. I have been pounding it for about a year now constintly without problems at all. This post stays put after tightening the one bolt. It has small grooves to hold the saddle in place. It has nice lettering etched into the aluminum, which is great for cleaning purposes.
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Submitted by
Don Stoffel
a cross-country rider
from Jamul CA Date Reviewed: October 18, 1998
Bottom Line:
I bought the Kore Elite(welded) because of its reputation of a quality lightweight seatpost that had a unique finish that matched my Cannondale V2000 rear triangle color. Well it is very light. It constantly tips up when I hit hard bumps. I finally got it to stop by really tightening the bolt down. After 6 rides, the bolt broke. I got a cut on my thigh and a bruise. It could have been worse. I am going with a different type seat clamp and probably a Ti post. Anybody with any good suggestions for an alternative to the Kore, please Email. This clamp design might work fine for someone who is really light or doesn't push it to hard. It could lead to injury for someone who is having the tilt problem with their seat.
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Submitted by
Rick Martin
a
from downhiller Date Reviewed: October 12, 1998
Bottom Line:
I CRAVE KORE!!!!!! I have the Kore Elite post in Black, its the badest post ever made, One bolt=no hassle, and its Titanium too, who else has that? Its very light and stiff and i have been riding it for over a year and a half with no complaints- get kore you will be glad you did, I give the highest rating possible!!!!
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Submitted by
Ben Johnson
a weekend warrior
from Los Angeles Date Reviewed: September 1, 1998
Bottom Line:
I ride allot of cross country miles mostly on weekends that permit, downhilling during the week. I have a Kore aheadlite stem and a Kore Elite seatpost. In this reveiw I will add that the Elite seatpost made by Kore/easton is very durable and comes with a fine adjustment. Nice grafixs and a TI bolt. It also has a nice anodised shotpeened finish for strenght- good Thinking!
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Submitted by
Mark Fisher
a downhiller
from San Diego, Ca. Date Reviewed: June 12, 1998
Bottom Line:
Unlike Jim Canazales, the bogus reveiw from my home town that's probably from a Kore competitor that can't even spell his last name right (Gonzales), I have had absolutly no problems with my Elite Post. In fact I feel it's the best post I have ever owned in my 25 years of serious riding. It's strong, comes with a Ti bolt to save weight, and dosen't use stickers like the other post out there. So next time Jim, when ever you want to put down a reputable company like Kore, at least spell your name right. I give FIVE BIG ONES!
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Submitted by
Jim Canazales
a cross-country rider
from San Diego, CA Date Reviewed: May 15, 1998
Bottom Line:
Kore seat posts SUCK!!!! I broke two bolts and now the glue broke that holds the top on. For a hundred bucks you shoulden't have these problems. I cant even get a replacement from my dealer because they said Kore doesent have any replacements!!! I have heard that the Thompson and Syncros posts are better and cost less.
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Submitted by
Kent Worthington
a cross-country rider
from Minneapolis Minn. Date Reviewed: May 1, 1998
Bottom Line:
I am practicly the only guy that rides everyday here in my hometown. I ride even in the snow of dead winter. I have the Kore Elite Post, and I must say I am totally satisfied with the performance and stability it gives me. The rough finish is very durable, and with my 185lbs it is very stiff. I give five!
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Submitted by
Mike Detamaso
a downhiller
from Richfield, Utah Date Reviewed: April 27, 1998
Bottom Line:
I have a Elite Post and its the best post ive ever ridden. It's stiff not flexy like some of them out there and has a multiple adjustment feature built in. The clamps also clear my saddle nicely. I have the black 27.2mm x 350mm long. Easton tubing supplied the tube. Great Post!
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Submitted by
Mike Devon
a downhiller
from Durango Co. Date Reviewed: April 20, 1998
Bottom Line:
I have had the old Kore Elite welded seatpost for over two years without problems. I herd that the new version with the forged head is sweet, so I checked it out at my LBS. And it is! it utilizes the very same micro adjustment but with a stronger forged aluminum head- sweet design. This will definitly be my next purchase. Love the bead blasted finish to stop the slippage I had on other makes of seatpost. Kore knows what they are doing!
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Submitted by
Billy Ruby
a downhiller
from Los Angeles Date Reviewed: April 9, 1998
Bottom Line:
I have an Elite post size 31.6 oversize, and i must say this is the stiffest post I have ever had. I cant see how SEAN STODELLE made one slip. I couldn't if i tried. There are micro ridges to keep it from slipping. the only thing that probably went wrong with his post, is that he never interlocked the ridges when he clamped the two halves together, so he stripped them out.- no brains. This post is perfect in every respect.
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Submitted by
Dave the Equipment Whore
a weekend warrior
from SoCal, USA Date Reviewed: March 10, 1998
Bottom Line:
I held off reviewing this product until I had a full year's worth of durability assesment, but I'm now submitting it as a rebuttal to Sean Stodelle's review. Not meant as a you're-wrong-I'm-right type of thing (sorry Sean, I'm not trying to pick on you), but it's just that my experiences were again different.My non-OEM Kore Elite 2 seatpost has been pretty good overall. Aesthetically, it's in a class by itself, but it's not functionally perfect.First off, the seatpost is a bit flexier than what I'm used to. This is probably mostly due to the 26.8 mm size that's required for my new frameset, but I think they should have done what RaceFace did, which is to sacrifice some weight savings for a more solid seatpost. True, such flex might be welcome for a particularly harsh hardtail frame, but it isn't ideal for someone trying mask the greater inherent flex in a FS frame. Though flexing aluminum sounds like a recipe for disaster, I assure myself that I've live with other flexy Easton-tubed products (handlebars, most notably), and they've yet to fail catastrophically (knock on wood).My second gripe is that the rail clamp tilt hardware knurling(?) isn't fine enough to really fine-tune the saddle tilt. I consider myself lucky that I found an acceptable angle in which the hardware did engage. I'd probably recommend the RaceFace XY post instead to womenfriends who need a finer tilt adjustment. (I can come up with quite a few semi-lewd semi-funny jokes about that one, but I'll refrain. :))Otherwise, the seatpost is quite light, the custom Ti bolt is quite trick (13 Nm is the torque spec), installation is pretty standard, and it looks DAMN cool.4 chilies for performance, 3 chilies for price, 3.5 chilies average, but I guess I'll round up for my positive impression of Kore's service department.
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Sean Stodelle
a racer
from Yucaipa, CA Date Reviewed: March 9, 1998
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Crap! No matter how you clean or tighten it, the seat clamp will slip. It has happened to me in several races. I will be riding along, sitting on the seat, hit a small bump, and BOINK the seat is now pointing at an upward angle. It's sad when a post of this price and caliber make you pull over in the middle of the race to readjust. Over-priced, not too lite, and worthless as F--K! It's almost as crappy as their stems. (see that posting)
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Chris G.
a weekend warrior
from SF,CA Date Reviewed: January 9, 1998
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This seatpost not only looks good (I have the red one), but it is also stable. I have no problems with the seat moving around or the post not staying in place. I have had a Zoom post and a Control Tech post, both of which gave me problems with seat adjustment and tightening. The Control Tech's double clamp system gave way after a couple of seat changes (the screws would not lock anymore due to the bolts spinning). The Kore feels solid and stays put...
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Jeff Kuo
a racer
from Atlanta, GA Date Reviewed: November 18, 1997
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I have a Kore Elite 2 post and it rules! It's light, looks awesome, and holds the saddle in place ( which is a lot more than I can say for the Ringle post that I replaced).
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BC
a cross-country rider
from Canyon,Texas Date Reviewed: October 31, 1997
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I bought my seatpost about 4 months ago. I really thought KORE made sweet products until now. Last week I turned and my seat turned with me. Evidently the glue came lose where the clamp sides into the post. I am truely disappointed with this Kore Product.
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stonehipee
a cross-country rider
from moab Date Reviewed: October 22, 1997
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my wife bought this post after recomendations from the LBS and all i can say is its crap.she weighs 105 lbs and this post bent on her after only a few rides not a quality post in my book. as for looks it is a run way model but looks get you no were on the trail.ive had a syncros post for a while and have had no problems with it.and that is what she is replacing hers with.function over fashion is it and syncros lookes just as nice.
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Martin V.
a weekend warrior
from New Jersey Date Reviewed: October 3, 1997
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The finish on the thing is awesome. With products like these KORE will sure surpass everyone in terms of quality. Great Stuff!!!
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John Benson
a downhiller
from Dallas Texas Date Reviewed: October 2, 1997
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I have a KORE ELITE seatpost. What a great product. My old seatpost would not give me the correct micro adjustment location, but the Kore Elite Post put my seat dead on spot! The post is very stiff and feels great. Nice finish and all the parts have excellant machining. It is the only one I know that comes with a custom Ti Bolt. I recommend this post over anything else.
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