Unique, lateral two-bolt design provides optimum clamping action. Wide top clamp cradle gently hugs lightweight saddle rails. Ultra-low profile top provides excellent post to saddle clearance. 2014 T-6 cold forged head is press fit into precision machined 7075 tube.
Submitted by
creekchubb
a Cross Country Rider
from Omaha, ne, USA Date Reviewed: June 22, 2009
Favorite Trail:
l and c, manawa, tranq
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
looks real nice, probably a good post if I was lighter.
Weaknesses:
The saddle keeps tilting back, and I bent it after 14 monthes of use
Similar Products Used:
Thomson
Bike Setup:
super nice and terrific
Bottom Line:
I weigh 210, and I bent this post! I dont jump or drop just rolling xc, I would think a seatpost should be able to handle my weight. The saddle kept tilting back from day 1, and I had to wedge sand paper in the clamps to get the saddle to keep the proper angle. Just thursday, before my saurday marathon race, I noticed that the post was bent just above the seatpost collar. no race for me. Glad I noticed or I could have had a inadvertant vasectomy!!! so now I am going to purchase a thomson post. I guess the old addage is true, buy cheap does mean buy twice. I WOULD STAY AWAY FROM THIS POST!! no more Ritchley products for me.
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Submitted by
Jorgex
a
from Almada, Portugal Date Reviewed: September 14, 2006
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
former LBS
Strengths:
-none
Weaknesses:
-only one screw(instead of two screw system adjustment) -not CNC
Similar Products Used:
seatpost that came with scott yecora back in 1997 or 1998
03 Cannondale F800 SL Time Attack pedals (stock), 99 Jamis Explorer (Thompson post and stem, Fizik saddle, Time Attack pedals)Fox fork XT crank and BB etc, ect, 03 Specialized Hard Rock Pro (stock mostly) Time Attack pedals
Bottom Line:
I got this stock with the F800 SL, so no real decision in the choice. Decided to give it a try and haven’t been sorry. I ride XC mostly with some rock gardens and single track. I’m a light rider, weight in at 170, but have taken a few hard hits on this post. I’ve trashed the junk alloy posts that came with the Spesh (2 to date replaced under warranty). The reviews for this product all talk about the seat clamp coming loose or getting stripped. Sounds like a little routine maint is needed before rides (Though I’ve never had to tighten the clamp)! Anyways, if you like sick drops, jumps or weight 220+ this probably isn’t the post for you (try a Thompson). Otherwise give it a try for the price. I give it 4 chilies each.
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Submitted by
Mike Sanders
a Racer
from Lincoln, NE, USA Date Reviewed: August 10, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Peaks trail - Breckenridge CO
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$29.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bike
Strengths:
Fairly light, looks pretty trick
Weaknesses:
Poor clamping mechanism, creaks,
Similar Products Used:
Shimano, Thompson
Bottom Line:
I bought this not wanting to invest $100 or so in a carbon post. You get what you pay for. After first installing it my saddle wouldn't stay put. It's done okay since I cranked down on the bolts. Looks like it was stamped, painted then packaged for sale. No finishing, but then it is a low-cost stem. Lately it's been creaking on me so I've had enough. I'm now spending the bucks to upgrade to a FSA, Thompson or Easton that I won't have to worry about.
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Submitted by
Steve
a Weekend Warrior
from Albany, NY Date Reviewed: June 22, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Ridge Trail
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bike.com
Strengths:
Relatively Cheap, long (400mm)which I needed since I am tall.
Weaknesses:
I've ridden it roughly 2.5 months and its already got a slight bend to it. I suppose its heavy.
Similar Products Used:
first stock post=bent after a year
Bike Setup:
Raleigh M80 Disc
Bottom Line:
I read over these reviews before buying and decided I'd try it out. Now I've ridden it for roughly 2.5 months and its already bent. I am a heavy rider so that plays into things. I had it inserted below the min-insertion point so thats not the issue. I was originally going to get the Thomson Elite but I was hesitant to spend the extra cash, now I have no choice and basically wasted 30 bucks. Again, I am a clyde (220) on a hardtail so factor that in as you see fit.
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Submitted by
El ray
a Cross Country Rider
from the midwest Date Reviewed: May 2, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
Nashbar
Strengths:
strong enough for me...simple design...good adjustability...not heavy...no slipping or creaking...looks good
Weaknesses:
could prove unfit for fat guys (but what bike parts are?)...it's not light (about 11 ounces/300 grams)
Bike Setup:
long-travel hardtail
Bottom Line:
I have yet to experience any slippage or creaking with this post...but if you abuse your bike or if you are in the clydesdale class - look elsewhere. At 140 pounds, I have been nothing but impressed with its performance...
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Submitted by
Dan White
a Weekend Warrior
from College Station, TX Date Reviewed: September 8, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Memorial Park in Houston
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$13.00
Purchased At:
PricePoint.com
Strengths:
Reasonably light, decent looking, stupid-cheap
Weaknesses:
Weak angle clamp, lack of stiffness
Similar Products Used:
Titec ALU, Kaloy Uno, some Scott OEM post
Bike Setup:
Weyless Ultra frame, Deore Disc/Mavic F519 wheels, Pretty much vanilla LX and RaceFace setup...
Bottom Line:
It's a nice looking piece of equipment, but if you are a relativly heavy rider - or if you put undue stress on your posts don't expect perfection from this post. I weigh 175 lbs and I have to tighten the adjustment bolt so hard to keep the seat from leaning forward that I'm certain I'm going to strip it out pretty soon. Oh ya, and it creaks like an SOB. I guess it's time to blow some money on a decent post.
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Submitted by
Chad
a Weekend Warrior
from Newberry, SC Date Reviewed: June 2, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Lynches Woods
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Came with bike
Strengths:
It came with the bike
Weaknesses:
Screw clamp stripped out the hole for mounting. Hard to adjust.
Similar Products Used:
Syncros
Bike Setup:
Stumpy Hardtail; Syncros seat post; Answer Carbon Bars; the rest is stock
Bottom Line:
The screw hole stripped after a moderate wreck here in the flatlands. Really cheap design which makes adjustments hard. Upgrade immediately unless you like your jewels twisted. I've taken the Syncros through 10 times the rides (with 10 times the wrecks at 10 times the impact forces) and had no problems.
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Submitted by
fluffster
a Cross Country Rider
from Belgium Date Reviewed: January 9, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Jowan Kluisbergen
Strengths:
Cheap, looks good
Weaknesses:
None...
Similar Products Used:
Planet X (very long, very strong) on my PX Rad Thomson on my Giant tcr
Bike Setup:
C'dale F2000SX, XTR/XT/Magura...
Bottom Line:
There was a coda suspension post on my bike, since I didn't trust it, I had my lbs swap it with this Ritchey post. It holds the seat and stays in place. It's a seatpost... There isn't a lot more you could expect from it.
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Submitted by
handlebars
a Weekend Warrior
from NW indiana Date Reviewed: October 29, 2002
Favorite Trail:
challenge park extreme
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$22.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
holds my seat on, rough outer texture seems to help keep it in place without overtightening the qr.
Weaknesses:
seems to taper to slightly smaller diameter when lowered for jumping/descending and i have to adjust my qr seatpost clamp a couple turns tighter
Similar Products Used:
generic, specialized
Bike Setup:
specialized enduro expert,rockshox psylo sl, hayes hydros, sun singlewides, abbah hubs, float rl and romic coil rear shocks,xt drivetrain, salsa stem and azonic shorty stem, usually maxxis high rollers or mobsters
Bottom Line:
works good, seat stays on, it's a seatpost, what else is it supposed to do?
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