Forged from 6061 aluminum, the seatpost head is incredibly strong & fatigue resistant. Patented head design is lightweight & distributes loads more efficiently than conventional seatpost head designs. Offers unprecedented adjustability - with infinite tilt adjustment completely independent from the fore/aft adjustment. The head accommodates 7mm & 8mm rails while providing 35mm of rail support. Oval tubing optimizes strength to weight ratio & provides consistently high strength throughout the length of the tube allowing you to clamp the post down at any height.
Submitted by
Tweezak
a Cross Country Rider
from Oregon, US Date Reviewed: August 2, 2009
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At:
Full Cycles
Strengths:
It was given to me with a frame I bought. It had been installed on another bike but never ridden. I like the separate angle and clamp setup. Nice design.
Weaknesses:
Flexy. I can look down and see it bowing.
Bike Setup:
Salsa Moto Rapido
Bottom Line:
Maybe in something other than 27.2 this seatpost would be fine but I just can't trust it. Just pedaling around in my street after setting up my new frame I can see it bowing. I only weigh 178 and I'm not over extending the post. The seat tube angle is 71 deg and I have the post clamped in the middle of the saddle rails. I'll be getting a Thomson.
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Submitted by
svmike
a Weekend Warrior
from houston, tx Date Reviewed: July 24, 2009
Favorite Trail:
the dirt kind
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
super easy to make adjustments. Never had any trouble with bolts loosening or seat changing position even thought I put it through a good beating. Good value. Looks good.
Weaknesses:
I installed a new saddle the other night and found that I needed some lubricant to free up the angle adjustment. It wasn't corroded, just sticking. A quick squirt of wd-40 did the trick.
My post doesn't have the increment markings on it like the other guy posted :(
Similar Products Used:
oem junk
Bike Setup:
two wheels, handlebars, seat, peddles
Bottom Line:
great range of adjustment and great bang for the buck
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Submitted by
Dirty Mac
a Weekend Warrior
from South Florida Date Reviewed: July 4, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Dupont Forest, NC & Tsali, NC
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
OEM on Yeti 575
Strengths:
Independent adjustment of fore/aft and angle adjustment. Not a single problem in 3 years.
Weaknesses:
Might not have enough angle adjustment on seat tubes that are slacker than 71 degrees.
Similar Products Used:
Single bolt seat post
Bike Setup:
2007 Yeti 575
Bottom Line:
The thing that makes this seat post so great for me is how easy it is to adjust. The angle adjustment is marked so its really easy to see how different angles feel. The separate adjustment for fore/aft and angle allows you to make changes to one that doesn't affect the other. All adjustments stay put under all kind of stress. I haven't had to readjust the settings in three years of hard all mountain riding.
I have a fairly slack seat tube and I am close to the limit of the angle adjustment. This might become an issue if your seat tube is less than 71 degrees.
I've seen this seat post for about $30 which I think is an excellent deal.
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