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Carl Voss
a Racer
from Eyota, MNDate Reviewed: May 9, 2005
Strengths: Strong, easy adjustment, looks greatWeaknesses: NoneBottom Line: If you following the instructions and tighten everything correctly (use a torque wrench) this post is bomb proof. I weigh 220 and have abused this thing for almost 2 years with no problems at all. I find hard to belive that riders under 200 could possible bend it - if properly installed.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At: online
Similar Products Used: Thomson, Ritchey, Kalloy
Bike Setup: Race
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Pete Hill
a Racer
from Wheaton, ILDate Reviewed: January 15, 2004
Strengths: So easy to adjust, compared to other post this takes a third of the time to adjust. And am able to get a perfect adjustment every time. Quiet as can be no creaking sounds. I have a large seat tube and was having a tough time finding a post, but Salsa has many to choose from.Weaknesses: If your a weight weenie there are lighter seat post.Bottom Line: this seatr makes adjustments a cinch. I don't know why other companies have not followed suit. I have gone through 3 seats since i got this post. And changing them out has been no problem and I am able to have adjusted the same every time. Where before it would take two people or every time i went to tighten the seat the adjustment would move.
Favorite Trail: Palos
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At: online
Similar Products Used: Easton, alien
Bike Setup: On my XC bike,Specialized Stumpjumper
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Greg Falk
a Weekend Warrior
from WausauDate Reviewed: October 14, 2002
Strengths: clamp works well, prettyWeaknesses: bends very easyBottom Line: pretty post that that does not last. I am very disapointed in this post after only five rides this post is bent about 2 deg. Maybe they should send more on a good product and less on slick advertizing.
Favorite Trail: nine mile
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At: rib mountain cycles
Similar Products Used: does it mater
Bike Setup: trek 930, xt parts
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Mikey Likes It
a Cross Country Rider
from Boulder, CODate Reviewed: August 13, 2002
Strengths: I like the cam feature. I have my seat dialed in pretty good.Weaknesses: Weight to strength ratio is a bit off. They should make this unit from Carbon or Titanium. Still nice though, just a bit heavy.Bottom Line: Works quite well. Had some noisy issues at first, then just disassembled the unit and liberally greased the parts. I cannot seem to overstress the use of grease on bike parts!
I was able to easily dial in the perfect seat angle. I am 200lbs and have had no issue. Price is great - unit needs to be made beefier with carbon or titanium. Still, it has not bent on me.
Favorite Trail: Rocky and steep.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Excel Sports
Similar Products Used: Thomson, Easton, and Specialized.
Bike Setup: Klein
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Ben
a
from Silver Spring, MDDate Reviewed: August 12, 2002
Strengths: Easy to adjustWeaknesses: CreaksBottom Line: Super easy to set up. 31.6 size weighs 266gms. Not too bad. Annoying creak though. Will be replacing with a Thomson.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At: Jenson USA
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jason
a
from boulder coDate Reviewed: May 10, 2002
Strengths: Excellent adjustment
Made by Salsa
Weaknesses: Weight - if that is your thing
Black paint wears - typicalBottom Line: I have nothing bad to say about this post. I've never once had a problem with the cam slipping or strength issues. I ran it on my DH bike for a while without a hitch. Salsa makes a great product. Trust the old school.
Favorite Trail: close ones
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: QBP
Similar Products Used: Easton, Kore, blah blah
Bike Setup: Ellsworth Isis, AD-12, Marz. Z-1 QR-20, King HS & hubs, Easton Stem, Hope XC-4
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blasto
a Weekend Warrior
from Deer ParkDate Reviewed: November 29, 2001
Strengths: Easy to adjust, looks great !Weaknesses: nothing yetBottom Line: Easiest post to adjust, from what I've seen. Super strong,
so far--holds up my 240+ lbs. Not too heavy. Infinite adjustability by using the cams. Stays adjusted-- never comes loose. Nice SALSA graphics on black post. Buy it--
it should give RaceFace and Thomson a run for their money.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$49.00
Purchased At: Jenson USA
Similar Products Used: kalloy
Bike Setup: '99 Voodoo Hoodoo, XT driven, Truvativ Stylo cranks, Avid brakes, RaceFace bars, Salsa post
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Eric A
a Cross Country Rider
from Sioux FallsDate Reviewed: July 5, 2001
Strengths: Adjustability . Cool Salsa design .Weaknesses: alittle heavy .Bottom Line: I love this post . It makes adjusting your saddle easy . no more wishing you had 3 hands to fix your seat position . One bolt fore and aft adjustment and 2 plus the cam for tilt. I weight about 190 and have ridden some hard trails on this and it has never given me an ounce of problems.
It's one stylin post. It is alittle heavy for you weight geeks but overall it's a quality post
Favorite Trail: Dirt
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: Ringle Moby Duece. post modern , Coda suspension
Bike Setup: Cannondale Jekyll 3000 sx . Time Atac Salsa goodies. WTB goodies
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Mike
a
from New JerseyDate Reviewed: July 2, 2001
Strengths: The cam mechanism is very easy to use and extremely adjustable.Weaknesses: The cam mechanism is not very strong and can snap into sharp little pieces if you're not carefulBottom Line: The seatpost only lasted me about 2 months. I was riding along and hit a rut when I heard a "PING" and the seat angled straight up. The cam is a nice feature, but there does not appear to be enough metal around the bolt in the cam to take any sort of abuse. If they could beef that up a bit, this would be a killer post. If you're more than 150 lbs, stay away from this product.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: Thompson Elite
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edouble
a Cross Country Rider
from wheatley heights,nyDate Reviewed: March 13, 2001
Strengths: adjustibility, strength, 3/4" of layback and damn good looks!Weaknesses: a little heavy at 294 gms in the 410 mm size but the strength more than makes up for it.Bottom Line: this post holds up my 240lbs. no problem. no noise just performance and good looks to go with it.if you need a versatile,strong good looking post look no further.
Favorite Trail: da wiss in philly
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$49.00
Purchased At: jensonusa
Similar Products Used: thomson elite, great post! but no layback.
Bike Setup: 21" jamis dragon frame,hellbent xc bar,thomson stem,avid brakes and levers,koobi saddle,xt derailleurs,lx crank marzocchi z2 bam fork,grip shift xray shifters,mavic 221's w/deore hubs, time pedals, conti explorer pro front and cross country rear tires
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Peter Polack
a Cross Country Rider
from MeridenDate Reviewed: March 9, 2001
Strengths: One-piece shaft/head design, infinitely adjustable seat angle. Independently adjustable for angle and fore-aft. Offset head.Weaknesses: ExpensiveBottom Line: I've seen too many two-piece seat posts (where the clamping head is press fit onto a shaft) break, including mine. The Salsa one-piece design eliminates this problem, which is one reason I bought it. Infinitely variable tilt adjustment works for us "anal" types, which is the other reason.
Does not slip under my 135lbs of off-road weight. Offset clamp head facilitates setting up a proper seat position. Easy to set up with detailed adjustment instructions provided; a thoughtful touch.
The only thing that prevents me from giving this post a five chili rating is the cost; It pains me to pay this much. Admittedly, you get what you pay for, and the Shaft post has the perfect assemblage of features, which eased the pain.
Highly recommended.
Favorite Trail: any
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At: Local Bike Shop
Similar Products Used: Ritchey, SR
Bike Setup: Salsa Ala Carte Frame
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Rainman
a
from Seattle,WADate Reviewed: February 3, 2001
Strengths: Nice machiningWeaknesses: cam adjustmentBottom Line: This seatpost is fine if your just doing simple trail riding, but if you like going fast downhill, and doing jumps, this seatpost will not last. The cam system will rotate if you put your bike through hard pounding. I busted my first one and sent it back to Salsa. Their customer service was very helpful and they sent me back a new one. Rode it for a while around the trails and it worked great. After doing jumps for a few hours the seatpost creaked after a landing and rotated my seat nose up. Salsa needs to redesign this thing to lock it in place. As far its design toward the function of adjustability - it's great. Other than that it can't take a beating. This seatpost will also be sent back, and I'll probably buy a race face. By the way, I weigh 150 lbs.
Favorite Trail: many
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At: Price Point
Similar Products Used: Titec, Thomson(great seatpost, I just wish it came with 1" offset.)
Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Heckler, Manitou x-vert super, DH stem, Answer protaper bar, crossland wheels, platform pedals, race face crank....
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Ben
a Weekend Warrior
from Columbus, GA, usaDate Reviewed: December 10, 2000
Strengths: adjustmentWeaknesses: heavier than someBottom Line: great seatpost for me. easily adjustable. can stop, make very slight adjustment and go on. does not slip. a keeper
Favorite Trail: down by the river
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At: bike.com
Similar Products Used: Campy record that it replaced
Bike Setup: Husak frame, campy and dura ace mix of parts
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