Simple independent adjustments and rear offset through the unique cam-actuated angle adjuster.
410 x 26.8, 27.0, 27.2, 31.6mm: also 350 x 28.6
Black or Silver with gray head.
Submitted by
jadedbee
a Cross Country Rider
from Sacramento, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: December 20, 2007
Strengths: looks sexy, priced right, made by Salsa, ease of adjustability, has some kickback for getting seat farther back for more power
Weaknesses: creaks a lot, requires extreme torque to prevent slippage, extreme torque caused plastic swivel-y bit to crack
Bottom Line:
I bought this because I needed to get farther back from the cranks and didn't have the money to spring for a Thomson layback post. For the most part I was pleasently suprised that it was such a good looking and adjustable post for a lot less $. But I had a lot more slippage problems, both at the shaft and the rails/tilt. These also make a lot of creaking noises. I cut a piece of rim tape to put between the clamp and the top clamp rest where there was some play and it helped a little. But in a real muddy race the thing totally came loose on me several times, costing me a podium. I subsequently began over tightening everything and proceeded to crack the swiveling barrel piece where the screw head tightens up against it and also broke the head off my stock Bonty QR clamp. I replaced the QR with a Salsa, which works much better and have been keeping an eye on the tilt adjust crack which still seems to work ok. I now have a new one of these posts which came stock on my El Mariachi and it is having the same slippage issues. I will see if I can find a good measure of tightness that won't damage the componants. I'm thinking this is more of an issue because I ride hard tails and wonder if I should go to a carbon fiber or true layback post to lessen the abuse (I've broken the clamps right off other posts). Full suspension riders that don't need a lot of kickback should love this post.
Similar Products Used: Bontrager stock, older heavy posts
Bike Setup: Trek 6700 hard tail, Salsa El Mariachi 29er hard tail
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Submitted by
Pre
a Cross Country Rider
from Prescott, AZ
Date Reviewed: April 20, 2007
Strengths: Easy Adjustment Cool Looks
Weaknesses: none
Bottom Line:
I had a Thompson Setback, but out on the trail it broke (crack by the quick release). Bought this on sale as a replacement and I couldn't be happier; this is the only post that lets me adjust my seat how I like it. Really dig Salsa products- they're fine to look at and work great. Better post than Thompson.
Similar Products Used: Thompson, but this is better
Bike Setup: Jamis Dakota with XT stuff
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Submitted by
Mike Sweum
a Racer
from Sioux city,Iowa
Date Reviewed: April 8, 2007
Strengths: looks,finish ease of adjustment,not to heavy,overall quality,strong
Weaknesses: slips easily-have to really tighten the hell out of the seat post clamp to solve the problem.Not the lightest post.
Bottom Line:
Bought the post to upgrade over the heavy junk that I had priorly stock.Adjustment feature is awesome but the finish is a little smooth.Slipage goes away once you really tighten clamp to it's max. I would buy it again,the quality is just to good.
a very very nice looking post, only comes in layback.
adjustments are made by loosening off the pivot bolt, then slotting an aneel key into the side of the clamp itself and then twisting to make the adjustment, their are no indents, and the adjustment is smooth and as tunable as your hand allows.
the actual rail clamp is your standard 6mm allen key from underneath affair. all hardware is machined alu with stainless steel bolts.
my main gripe is the finish is very slick and smooth, unlike machined posts its alot more likley to slip unless the QR is done up very tight. id only reccomend this post to people who use a standard non QR clamp and dont drop their saddle out on the trail.
4 out of 4 - good looks and a control freaks dream, best suited to dedicated XC.
Submitted by
Matt Hamilton
a Weekend Warrior
from West Hartford
Date Reviewed: October 29, 2006
Strengths: Adjutability, stiffness
Weaknesses: ????
Bottom Line:
I really like this post. I was looking for a thomson elite with lay back but non of my local shops (don't buy online guys - support your local shops!!!) had any, just when I was going to tell the guy to order one I saw the salsa in the case. I Checked it out and it made sense. It it all of 2-3 ounces heavier than a thompson, Not an issue!!!! I am very happy I bought this instead - so far it is super stiff, silent and does not slip. The independent adjustments are super easy, and work. Thompsons are great too but a PIA to set up and more expensive. Having used Salsa skewers and post clamps in the past I knew the quality was there too. I have downhilled with this thing without issue but use it mainly for trail riding. Oh ya it looks good too.
Weaknesses: well, the adjustibility as the components will creak and squeak if you don't keep them greased and the finish wore off fairly quickly, mostly I think due to me constantly putting the bike in my stand.
Bottom Line:
I've used this seatpost for over 3 years now, never once had an issue with it except for the creaking coming from the nicely machined adjustment components. I took all parts off yesterday and greased for 1st time, creaks/squeaks disappeared! Comes with an extra long post and can be cut to length, I reccommend this seatpost to anyone who really wants to dial in their seating/nose position on any saddle. I don't adjust it too often but it certainly fits the bill for adjustibility! 5 chilis across the board, was cheaper than Thompson and offers more adjustibility!
Bike Setup: 30lbs Ellsworth trail bike.. Eats up rocks, logs and drops.
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Submitted by
Howie
a Cross Country Rider
from Longmont
Date Reviewed: July 29, 2005
Strengths: Looks nice
Weaknesses: squeeks like a mother
Bottom Line:
Garbage post. tried 3 saddles, all squeeked. Tried grease, tried sandpaper. No help. Stick with a Thomson. No worries. 2 chilles because of the other Salsa stuff I use.
Submitted by
Jason Mitchell
a Weekend Warrior
from Georgetown,Co,U.S.A
Date Reviewed: February 6, 2004
Strengths: simple answer to the problem of adjusting seat angles for personal prefences,
Weaknesses: finish whares quickly
Bottom Line:
I don't really think about my seatpost so that should tell you that it simply works .Yes I would buy this product again and yes I would recomend this to other for x/c roadie use even though it is a bit heavy for gram counters.
Similar Products Used: Easton CT2, Ritchey Pro, Kalloy, Control Tech
Bike Setup: Coil sprung K2 Razorback. XT, Mars Comp Coil.
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Submitted by
Bob
a Cross Country Rider
from Houghton, MI, USA
Date Reviewed: August 23, 2002
Strengths: Stiff, Strong, very easy to adjust
Weaknesses: Slight squeaking
Bottom Line:
I've had no problems with this seatpost. I have noticed a slight squeaking, but that hasn't effected my riding at all. Adjusting the seat angle, height, and fore-aft position is amazingly easy on the Salsa Shaft. I would recomend this seatpost to anyone.
Submitted by
Lenny H
a Cross Country Rider
from Rapid City, SD USA
Date Reviewed: February 13, 2002
Strengths: Number 1 strength: super simple adjustment especially on the trail (requires a 5mm and 6mm Allen wrench) -very sturdy post -durable paint that resist most stratches
Weaknesses: a little heavier than other posts
Bottom Line:
-excellent seatpost for adjustibility, the money and the weight isn't that big of a deal because this post will hold up to all types of riding and doesn't flex at all. -if you are a weight-watcher, this might not be the ideal post. -if weight isn't the only thing on your mind, this post is perfect because of its ease of adjustment and sturdiness.
Bike Setup: 2001 Gray Fisher Paragon, as of 2-15-02, will be switching all my components to a 2001 Kona King Kikupa full suspension frame which I am going crazy waiting for!
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