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Laila Mnyusiwalla
a Racer
from TorontoDate Reviewed: April 29, 2003
Strengths: Looks, finishWeaknesses: strengthBottom 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.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: noname brands and syncros
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Lindsay
a Racer
from Milford, CtDate Reviewed: March 20, 2002
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.
Favorite Trail: Indian Ledge
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Purchased At: Colorado Cycylist
Bike Setup: Litespeed
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Austin G.
a Cross Country Rider
from Brewster, NYDate Reviewed: March 4, 2002
Strengths: None....well maybe the looks, but dont let them fool youWeaknesses: EverythingBottom 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.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$32.00
Purchased At: Internet
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CMoss
a Weekend Warrior
from New HampshaDate Reviewed: February 11, 2002
Strengths: Cool looking red, easy to adjust clamp, didnt breakWeaknesses: 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 thatBottom 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.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: cambria
Similar Products Used: generic, bonti,
Bike Setup: Iron Horse with better parts than the frame deserves
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Konian
a Weekend Warrior
from SingaporeDate Reviewed: August 2, 2001
Strengths: NoneWeaknesses: It twists and turns!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.
Favorite Trail: undulating, usually
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Thompson Elite, Kalloy
Bike Setup: Kona Cindercone, XT/LX drivetrain, XTR brake/shifter, etc
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John
a Weekend Warrior
from TrentonDate Reviewed: May 7, 2001
Strengths: LiteWeaknesses: 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!
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$29.00
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Crazy Bit&%
a Weekend Warrior
from Upstate NYDate Reviewed: April 9, 2001
Strengths: -Light
-Single-bolt clamp
-Not too pricyWeaknesses: -BENT IT!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....
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: The internet
Similar Products Used: Thompson(only post I use now),generic
Bike Setup: S.C Chameleon
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Brian
a Racer
from Yakima, WADate Reviewed: March 29, 2001
Strengths: Light and stiffWeaknesses: noneBottom 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!
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$90.00
Similar Products Used: Syncros, easton
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Simon
a Cross Country Rider
from LondonDate Reviewed: March 23, 2001
Strengths: Light
Cool looking
Well madeWeaknesses: had to shim it to 30.8Bottom 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.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
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Rob
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from LouisvilleDate Reviewed: February 9, 2001
Strengths: Good craftmanship, and pimp appeal.Weaknesses: None so far.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.
Favorite Trail: Inlaws Farm
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: LBS
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
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mike
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from San Diego Ca USADate Reviewed: December 21, 2000
Strengths: strong, flawless designWeaknesses: noneBottom 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.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Similar Products Used: thompson
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Lance
a Racer
from Chandler AZDate Reviewed: October 10, 2000
Strengths: everything you want in a post. Single big Ti bolt, no two bolt hassles.Weaknesses: noneBottom 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!
Favorite Trail: ben's scoop,divers singletrack
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: Thompson, raceface
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March
a Downhiller
from San MarcoDate Reviewed: September 9, 2000
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!
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
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Dave
a Cross Country Rider
from Freehold, NJDate Reviewed: August 6, 2000
Strengths: low weight, available in long lengths, finish holds up wellWeaknesses: single bolt clamp, high priceBottom 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!
Favorite Trail: Chimney Rock
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: control tech, rock shox suspension,and some no-name steel
Bike Setup: cannondale hard tail, also a super v100
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Kenneth Allen
a Racer
from Chattanooga, TN, USADate Reviewed: May 11, 2000
Strengths: light weightWeaknesses: poor reliablilityBottom 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.
Favorite Trail: Rich Mountain, GA
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: Thompson Elite
Bike Setup: '99 Homegrown Factory Pro
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