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BokorSolo
a Weekend Warrior
from Prince William, VA, USADate Reviewed: December 25, 2009
Strengths: Inexpensive (came installed on bike), strong, problem free, looks pretty slick on my ride, clamp design is pretty sturdy.Weaknesses: It is a bit on the heavy side for XC hardware.Bottom Line: This is great as far as original hardware goes. Better than all that Kalin or Kalloy stuff that comes on other bikes. This has been completely problem free for me, but I do ride only XC on this bike, there are no drop offs or step downs or anything like that for me. If you are a free rider or a big hit rider I can see how the clamp might slip under your usage. For a regular XC guy like myself, this is good old set it and forget it hardware. Just tighten the bolts under the saddle and ride.
Favorite Trail: Fountainhead Regional
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Bike Setup: Single speed.
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consumer2112
a Weekend Warrior
from Washington, DCDate Reviewed: August 15, 2009
Strengths: Inexpensive, good clampWeaknesses: Weak if you bang it hardBottom Line: After a small fall when my feet slipped off the pedals and my rear hit the seat (I have a hard tail 29er), the Ritchey Comp bent about 10 degrees. I thought it was a rather small fall for a big bend like that so I'm not so satisfied and now am thinking of buying a thompson elite.
Favorite Trail: Schaeffer Farms
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At: Nashbar
Bike Setup: Motobecane 29er
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Hollis
a Cross Country Rider
from NashvilleDate Reviewed: April 5, 2009
Strengths: solid performerWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: inexpensive with solid performance, no complaints.
Favorite Trail: Hamilton Creek
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Kore, RaceFace, American Classic
Bike Setup: Giant Reign
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kevin m
a Cross Country Rider
from paDate Reviewed: November 5, 2007
Strengths: cant really think of any.. it was good while it lasted.Weaknesses: weak. i bent it. logo wears off quick too..Bottom Line: good for the price i guess. but too weak if your really into biking and/or are a big guy. i do mostly aggressive xc and some downhill. i bought this just because i broke two steel bolts in a row with my last seat post which was stock..... i do weigh 235 tho. keep that in mind
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: lbs
Similar Products Used: stock seat post. it was a easton EA30
Bike Setup: 06" rocky mountain hammer. steel. downhill rims.
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Buridan
a Cross Country Rider
from Northampton, MA, USADate Reviewed: June 25, 2007
Strengths: I ride mostly cross country and I've found this seatpost to be very reliable and problem free. The seat clamp holds the saddle rails securely, with no slipping whatsoever. It's very stiff and looks good. I've never had the problems described with the other Comp models or had to adjust the seat clamp in the two years that I've used it. It does its job well, plain and simple.Weaknesses: NONE.Bottom Line: This seatpost has worked extremely well for me. I've thought about upgrading to a Thomson, but I can't justify spending the extra money for just the bling factor. Besides, there's less than 15 grams difference between them.
My Comp model is the same model currently pictured on the Ritchey website. I've never had any issues with Ritchey products - stems, headsets or seatposts. In fact, when I needed a new crown race for my WCS headset, I emailed Ritchey about how much one would cost. They responded by sending me a new one in the mail - priority - two days later. I was shocked. Granted, it's not an expensive part and easily thrown into an envelope, but the personal and prompt attention extended by the Ritchey representative said volumes - great products and great customer service!
Favorite Trail: Dry and Fast
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At: L.L. Bean Outlet Store
Similar Products Used: Cheap Kalloy
Bike Setup: Specialized Rockhopper - upgrades on everything (literally) but the frame.
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