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mrmut
a Cross Country Rider
from Dugo Selo, CroatiaDate Reviewed: May 3, 2009
Strengths: It is a seatpost.Weaknesses: Clamp system is designed defective. - The top curve of the seatpost Al hose is too round in regard to the piece that fits in. Therefore all RooX s4 seatposts are bound to break from top to bottom after some time.Bottom Line: It breaks. Don't buy it.
Favorite Trail: XC
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Similar Products Used: Many, ended at Thomson and I don't regret it one bit.
Bike Setup: Woodoo Vanga / Fox / etc.
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samadhi
a Cross Country Rider
from SlovakiaDate Reviewed: July 10, 2008
Strengths: ...long...
...nice finish...
...strong...
...simple...
...roox...Weaknesses: noneBottom Line: I'm using the S4 for about 8 years, and there is no problem with it. It survived some crashes too, but still unbend, unscratched. Strong, durable, good looking post. Definitely one of the best seat posts on the market. Just go and buy it.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At: local dealer
Similar Products Used: various seat posts
Bike Setup: custom (Easton Elite frame combined with XTR, XT, DT, Answer...)
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Nick
a Cross Country Rider
from BelgiumDate Reviewed: February 5, 2006
Strengths: Very strong but also flexibel, good indicationWeaknesses: A litte too heavyBottom Line: Good seatpost for a good price. I have used it for 2 years and never had problems with it !
Favorite Trail: Houfalize
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Purchased At: local shop
Similar Products Used: Thomson, Ritchey
Bike Setup: Cannondale F2000
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Borislav Dopudja
a Cross Country Rider
from Dugo Selo, CroatiaDate Reviewed: May 18, 2005
Strengths: Nice looking, werry long, relatively strong.Weaknesses: After yeaqr and a half, the post has two large cracks on both sides of the clamp.Bottom Line: Good seatpost, but with crappy clamp. It bends.
I am waiting for evaluation for replacement, but I will sell the seatpost same moment when (and IF) I get new.
If I in the future will want some good setpost, I would buy Thomson. Cheap solution is Truvativ XR.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Vinko
Similar Products Used: El crappo.
Bike Setup: Cannondale f400.
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Steve
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from Trstena, SlovakiaDate Reviewed: February 3, 2005
Bottom Line: Got a great deal on the seatpost but am pi**ed because I've just bought a WTB Power DH saddle and the 8mm rails will not fit the cradle on the post and Roox have not replied to 3 emails asking if they supply an aftermarket adapter. For that reason alone I do not rate Roox (the company) - haven't tried the post but it looks the dog's bollocks.
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Bullit
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Lord Vetinari
a Cross Country Rider
from PolandDate Reviewed: January 25, 2004
Strengths: - the lenght
- nice black finish, that's really durable
- 5 year warrantyWeaknesses: - none spotted so farBottom Line: After I had to change my frame I faced the problem I had not a seatpost. Another issue was my height and proportions (190 cm, 67kg and leg lenght is about 100cm). Frame size was 19, so I needed something extra-long, as I don't like hitting my face with my knees. I considered various options, but finally I decided to go for [RooX] because of the opinions of others and warranty. I do not regret any penny spent, as this is simply the best money can buy. I have it at the max. up and it works just perfectly.
If you have an opportunity to buy one run to the shop before others will buy it.
Favorite Trail: lots around my city
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At: local bike shop
Similar Products Used: just normal alloy posts
Bike Setup: XTR, XT, LX, Azonic, Titec, Fizi:k
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Mark Vail
a Cross Country Rider
from Tampa, FloridaDate Reviewed: December 10, 2003
Strengths: Durable, simple, strongWeaknesses: heavy, to longBottom Line: Very nice seatpost, good keeping the sadle in place. For people who care about strengh and don't mind the weight. For me it's to long. I used it for about 5 years, and I never had a problem with it. Great quality and good material, the Al7075-T6.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: ritchey OEM
Bike Setup: Custom with XT, XTR, Xmax, etc
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Michael
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from UKDate Reviewed: September 1, 2003
Strengths: simple, strongWeaknesses: broke the top clamp plate after 3 years hard abuseBottom Line: Excelent build quality, if its too long, cut it off ( you dont hear that often!).
Though top clamp plate broke, good support from ISON Distribution, spare clamps are available
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: £45 from mountain tamers, Yorkshire
Similar Products Used: noname osupplied on bike
Bike Setup: '99 univega 9fr bombers, XT disks roox, race face, hope, mavics, mixnmatch
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Fritz
a Weekend Warrior
from AustriaDate Reviewed: June 17, 2003
Strengths: Long!Weaknesses: After braking my first Roox at the saddle-clamp i trusted in the (warranted) second one because of the "unique double wall design". Last weekend this new seatpost cracked away at the frame clamp under my bottom while going uphill. I cut my leg on the sharp edge of the rest of the seatpost so deep, that i had to go to the hospital. Sure, i´m 1,96 m tall and near 100 kg, but who should use a seatpost that is 43 cm long???? I bet no rider with 50 kg and 1,55 m will need to use this product!!Bottom Line: It might kill you!
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$70.00
Similar Products Used: Kingsberry
Bike Setup: Bontrager Race Lite
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Christoph Zimmer
a Weekend Warrior
from Duessseldorf, GermanyDate Reviewed: June 14, 2003
Strengths: - the look
- the name RooX
- lenghtWeaknesses: - durabillity of the paint (or whatever the black is)
- the adjustment range
- weightBottom Line: I hate this post. I tried to get it working on a dirtbike and the small range of adjustment drived me carzy. the post needed abut one houre of extra work and some tools (you might not have) to get the right angel of the seadle. after braking this frame i needed a new post with an other diameter and so i bouht a kalloy. and don't laugh . . . it's better. it's black too (don't you think that nearly all post look the same?!?), no more problems with the adjustement (it's the same system) and the relation price/weight is better too . . .
Favorite Trail: Willingen
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At: local store
Similar Products Used: Kalloy !!!
Bike Setup: Dirtbike-frame with a Votec GS4 OS and so on
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Jon Dow
a Cross Country Rider
from Surrey, UKDate Reviewed: December 7, 2002
Strengths: Keeps my bum the right distance from the frame ;)Weaknesses: None to speak ofBottom Line: Nice 'n' long - I always find supplied posts a bit short. Hard finish is virtually unmarked after about 5 years use. A tad fiddly to get the saddle as far back as possible with the required tilt (ie a tad nose-down), but with this type of design that's expected. 50 quid (ie 75 USD) compared to far more expensive long posts (ie Sycros).
A shame Evans don't seem to stock 'em nowadays, but they're still imported by Ison Distribution (see www.roox.at)
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At: Evans Cycles
Similar Products Used: Campag Centaur, Kalloy 4130, usual supplied/replaced no-name tat...
Bike Setup: 97 M2 Stumpjumper, Pace Evos...
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Badger
a Weekend Warrior
from EnglandDate Reviewed: October 25, 2001
Strengths: VERRRY long, Verry Strong, as said before nice finish - mines black. Adjustment is good but it is a faff until you get the position nearly there as both bolts need adjusting.Weaknesses: Length! Mine is going to be cut down so I can lower it for downhills.Bottom Line: Great value quality post. Cant go wrong really unless you are after something really light.
Favorite Trail: Red Bull Coed y Brenin
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: None of this quality.
Bike Setup: Airborne Lucky Strike, Hope Minis disks and hubs,Mavic 517's and sapim black spokes, IRC Mythos Kevlar tyres, Profile Carbon Bars, Profile Stiffy Stem, Flite saddle, hollowtech lx crank, Xtr front mech, Sram 9.0Sl rear mech Sram shorty shifters.
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Grant
a Racer
from South AfricaDate Reviewed: August 22, 2001
Strengths: the seat post has one function: attach the saddle to the bike. the rooX post does this VERY well.
Also the fine adustments can be made with PINPOINT acuracyWeaknesses: Sayin 'rooX seatpost' and weakness is total BLASPHAMEY!Bottom Line: One of the best seat posts on the market
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: Came on bike
Similar Products Used: crap silver one
Bike Setup: Giant 880 Full xt. Nuff said
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Boomer
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from Calgary, Alberta, CanadaDate Reviewed: May 30, 2001
Strengths: Solid design, no welds or bonds, large clamp, insertion marking, looks good.Weaknesses: None found yetBottom Line: Great, solid, good looking post and I'm 220 lbs. Slightly less money that the super expensive Thompson and Raceface stuff but just as strong. Good post for anyone looking for a long lasting post.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At: Ridley's
Similar Products Used: American Classic, Syncros, Titec, Axiom
Bike Setup: Giant XCX DS1, Hayes, RS Pyslo SL, Roox Danny Boy Stem, Race Face Turbine Cranks and Race Face Rings.
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Loafer
a Weekend Warrior
from UKDate Reviewed: January 26, 2001
Strengths: Solid construction. Hard wearing finish. 430mm; as long as anyone could ever need. Useful length markings on rear of post so you can make quick adjustments to your favourite heights.Weaknesses: None found yet.Bottom Line: If you need a longer than average post this is it. Thrown into the deal you get excellent construction, finish and fit (and those handy length markings).
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Billy's
Similar Products Used: This is my first 'up-grade' seat post. I've previously only used manufacturers own brands; Muddy Fox, GT.
Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Heckler. Z1. XT. Etc.
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