The ultimate high performance hardcore post. Custom hard-drawn, heat-treated and stress-relieved 7075T78 aluminum. It delivers 5 times the shock absorbency of cromoly.
No need to stress. Our world-famous pivoting twin- bolt mechanism reduces stress and maximizes grip during even the most insane and precipitous descents.
True micro-adjustability. A simple twist of the Allan key is all it takes for the optimal saddle position.
Submitted by
Peter Kumble
a Cross Country Rider
from Logan, Utah Date Reviewed: February 21, 2007
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Excel Sports
Strengths:
Light weight, easy to adjust
Weaknesses:
none that I have encountered
Bike Setup:
Used on my road bike, a Merlin
Bottom Line:
Unlike some of the horror stories on this seat post, I have not had one problem, no cracking or breakage. I don't know if those who did had items from a bad batch or what.
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Submitted by
Mike Schmidt
a Weekend Warrior
from Stirling, NJ Date Reviewed: August 7, 2006
Favorite Trail:
D&R trail in NJ
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Don't remember
Strengths:
CNC Machined, looks nice and is low key, easy to adjust saddle
Weaknesses:
It broke. The item failed and I could have been seriously injured. The top of the tube cracked where the head is fastened to the tube cracked. I first noticed this during a ride on a flat trail. Cinder dirt with mild bumps and ruts. Mind you that I do not thrash this bike. No downhill riding, no technical riding. The seat started to swivel side to side. At first I thought that I did not have the seatpost clamped tight enough, but that checked out OK. When I got the bike home, I removed the seat post and found the crack. It appears that if I had not found the crack, the seat and head could have detached from the bike.
Bike Setup:
1998 Trek 9900 Carbon Hardtail with XTR, Judy SL Front fork, WTB saddle
Bottom Line:
If anyone is using this seatpost, please check the seatpost for cracks or signs of fatique. I am rating the product poor because the product failed with only light usage. Product safety is paramount, no matter how hot the part looks.
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Submitted by
Tony
a Cross Country Rider
from Earth Date Reviewed: September 27, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$30.00
Strengths:
Strong Micro-adjustable
Weaknesses:
Could come in a set-back position, but then again, that would nullify the micro-adjust in the first place.
Similar Products Used:
Thomson
Bike Setup:
Yeti A.R.C. Tommasini Sintesi
Bottom Line:
IMHO, Thomson makes the finest seatposts and stems on the market. They're all forged from a single piece of aluminum block. However, props have to go Syncros because they're the guys who actually invented the two-bolt microadjustable seatpost - Thomson simply copied the design. Anyhow, I got the Syncros at a killer discount, so no complaints. Post works as advertised and doesn't squeak.
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Submitted by
Makilach
a Weekend Warrior
from Cumming, GA Date Reviewed: December 2, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Flat ones
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
PricePoint.com
Strengths:
Tough as nails.
Weaknesses:
Hard to set up. Bolts too short had to replace them.
Similar Products Used:
Kalloy crap that was too short.
Bottom Line:
I am a huge guy (6'3 and 290) and I really ride my bike hard. This thing must be bullet proof. No flex no bend even after some serious crashes and some modest drops (6ft). The only complaint I have is that the stock bolts were too short for the way I like my seat so a trip to ACE hardware and $2 later I had some powder coated replacements with plenty of room for my seat angle. Also the instructions were pathetic to say the least. Great product when I manage to break this I hope they have more to replace it with.
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Submitted by
Brian
a Weekend Warrior
from Scotland Date Reviewed: July 23, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Glentrool
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At:
Armstrongs of Belfast
Strengths:
AT the time it was "Syncros! its as good as it gets"
Weaknesses:
Now its "Syncros! at less than half price"
Similar Products Used:
Use,Kooka,Control Tech
Bike Setup:
Steel hardtail
Bottom Line:
The reason I bought one is simple.They come in ALL sizes.I have a 29.4 job and I wanted a good post.BUT Like my mates(29.4 also)It creaks and moves(turning) where the assembly joins the actual post itself.Not good especially when you`re trying to take it out.
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Submitted by
leather-cheerio
a Cross Country Rider
from Muttontown, NY Date Reviewed: April 2, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Catacombs at Bethpage
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Bike Planet
Strengths:
Strong, Light, Forgettable
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Control Tech, Ritchey, GT, Answer
Bike Setup:
Full XTR Zaskar, 'Zokes Z3, Sun Rhynos, Raceface
Bottom Line:
Being a true clydesdale (6'3" 270lbs) I run an 18" hardtail with 8" of post showing. After numerous post failures I tried the Syncros. Even though I check it after every ride I know now that I dont have too, no slippage, bending....nothing. Bombproof. I ride hard for a big bastaige too. Set it and forget it. Buy this or the Thompson.
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Submitted by
Todd
a Weekend Warrior
from Dallas, TX Date Reviewed: February 19, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
with used bike
Strengths:
Apparently it's very strong, light.
Weaknesses:
Apparently it's not very strong.
Similar Products Used:
OEM
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Tazmon
Bottom Line:
I got this post on a used SC Tazmon frame, so I think it's about six years old. It was fine for a ride or two, then I noted it was swiveling on the post. At first, I thought the post wasn't tightened in the seat tube, so I cranked it down a bit more. Then I discovered it was the clamp/collar that was moving. Not good, but at least it didn't break off and cause me any injury. Maybe I got a really old post that had been damaged in a crash, I dunno. But I don't seem to be alone with this problem, and it sounds like Syncros had some issues with the bonding here. I had purchased another Syncros stem for cheap, but I've since sent that one back, just because of that old "fool me once, shame on you..." thing. Your experience may be different.
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Submitted by
Brian Russell
a Racer
from Tennessee Date Reviewed: November 2, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Tsali
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
used
Strengths:
None know at this time.
Weaknesses:
It broke and almost killed me.
Similar Products Used:
Considering the potentially lethal nature of this post similar products which I have used include handguns, TNT, Ford Pintos, etc.
Bike Setup:
At this point it is a Colnago Technos with and broken seatpost and no saddle.
Bottom Line:
I suffered the exact same failure as Dave below--a break where the saddle holder goes into the post. I was almost castrated. The thing is my post was at the earliest a 1999 so I think that was before Syncros was sold but I don't know. Anyway avoid this post if you want to have children.
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Submitted by
Dave
a
from Oak Bluffs MA. Date Reviewed: October 14, 2001
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
mail order
Bike Setup:
1993 E-stay Litespeed. King Head set and hubs with ceramic rims. Cook brothers cranks. Good Bike
Bottom Line:
I rode Syncros seat posts for many years on my 8 year old Litespeed and my Alien before that. About 5 years ago I broke my post where one of the adjusting bolts went through the head. No big deal. 6 months ago I put Syncros seat posts on my Tandem. 3 months ago I snapped my Syncros post on my Litespeed where the head is pressed and bonded into the post it self. The seat came up and smacked me in the nuts and I crashed and just about passed out. When I went to replace it the shop I deal with tried to talk me out of a Syncros as they as he said has diminished in quality drastically . Last week the front seat post on my Tandem snapped in the same place. I can see how they have changed to cut costs. I am replacing all my seat posts with Thomson before another breaks. I have heard that Syncros has been bought by Pacific Bicycles, the same people who flood the chain store markets with bicycle like objects. Huffy is buying GT and Schwinn. Junk Begets Junk. Trash begets Trash.
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Submitted by
Paul
a Cross Country Rider
from Sydney, NSW, Australia Date Reviewed: April 3, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Blue Mountains
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Weight, strength, looks good in black, setup.
Weaknesses:
None as yet. Although I've only been using it for a week.
Similar Products Used:
Ritchy, USE Suspension Post
Bike Setup:
98 Specialised M2 S-Works, chris king headset, time pedals, xtr brakes, shifters, etc, Marzochi forks.
Bottom Line:
A great product that is easy to setup and looks good to boot. I gave up trying to get a Ritchey replacement and went with Syncros because they made them in every diameter known to man.
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Submitted by
Derek
a Cross Country Rider
from Wilmington, DE Date Reviewed: March 6, 2001
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
It works Won't break Pretty light Great clamp
Similar Products Used:
Thomson Answer Bontrager
Bike Setup:
Just the way I like it.
Bottom Line:
It works. Had this post for five years and my seat post is always where it's supposed to be. Changed the seat a few times and the bolts havn't frozen, or striped. It's pretty light. Can't say that I've had any problems with the Thomson either though, but the Syncros looks better, and shows less wear from being clamp in the frame. Not cheap.
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Submitted by
Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego Date Reviewed: March 4, 2001
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Stiff, seat clamp is easy to fine tune the seat angle, nicely finished which doesn't change with age, great quality
Weaknesses:
Threaded brass nuts stripped out after 2 years use, but GT immediately sent me some aluminum replacements-great service! Doesn't have much setback if you need it.
Similar Products Used:
Kore, Shimano XT, Ritchey, Kalloy Uno
Bike Setup:
Jamis Dakar Team
Bottom Line:
Excellent product. I've abused this post for over 2 years on a couple different bikes. It still looks brand new and works as good as day 1. The only problem I had was stripping out the brass nuts, which was probably my fault, as I've been experimenting with various seats. After all the tightening & untightening, they finally went. A phone call to GT & 3 days later replacements were at my door. Thanks Guys!!
I'm impressed with the quality & performance of this post. If you want a post that will last & do a great job for as long as you need it to, buy Syncros. It's definitely worth your money!
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Submitted by
Lou
a Cross Country Rider
from Staten Island,NY,USA Date Reviewed: November 2, 2000
Favorite Trail:
anywhere technical
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$109.00
Strengths:
One of the few, high end seatpost to come in 29.4.
Weaknesses:
Hard to adjust. Syncros is not what they used to be. Almost gave me a second hole on my behind.
Similar Products Used:
Ringle, Thompson
Bike Setup:
Fat Chance Yo Eddy, XT/XTR/Race Face, Bontrager Ti saddle
Bottom Line:
At one time Syncros was known as a company that built their products to last through the hardest conditions. That has changed. I've had nothing but problems with their products lately, and this was the last staw. The seatpost shaft cracked and separated from the clamp, causing me to crash and leaving a huge scar on my behind! No product should be made so light that this should happen. In case it matters, I'm 5'11", 190lbs., had 8" of post showing and I'm semi-hardcore.
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Submitted by
Dylan Lang
a Cross Country Rider
from London, UK Date Reviewed: October 27, 2000
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At:
Bike Tech
Strengths:
Strength, length, looks
Weaknesses:
brass fittings, logo wears off (after 5 years!)
Similar Products Used:
Kalloy
Bike Setup:
Scott G-zero, SIDs, Hope disks
Bottom Line:
I'm 6'5" and around 210lbs. I used to constantly bend seatposts as I need a lot of it sticking out of the frame to get the saddle high enough...
Well, 6 years ago, I finally bit the bullet and spent what seemed like a lot of money on the Syncros post (27.0mm, 420mm length). Seems like a wise investment now as it's still going strong despite 100s of miles of abuse.
One point to note - don't overtighten the bolts - I did and stripped them. Managed to get new ones ok though
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Submitted by
Ross
a Weekend Warrior
from Colorado Springs, CO Date Reviewed: September 27, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Porcupine Rim
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$110.00
Purchased At:
Colorado Cyclist
Strengths:
good length (435?); easy seat adjustments, very strong and light
Weaknesses:
any mud around the adjustment screws makes it more difficult than some posts to adjust, but hey, clean it off first.
I have used this seatpost for over a year now and have now big complaints. It is light and strong and fairly easy to adjust. I use it with a Men's Raceday saddle and have had none of the "sheer" problems that have been mentioned.
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Submitted by
Ra
a Cross Country Rider
from Lebanon Date Reviewed: September 9, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Chimney Rock
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
local bike shop to mail orders
Strengths:
Beefy and doesn't yield to any kind of abuse. Microadjust and everything. Top Grade material. Unique design that's been copied by other brands. One of those install and forget items.
Weaknesses:
nothing yet. Well the graphics isn't lazer etch. It will wear out during constant seat adjustments. superficial.
Similar Products Used:
Kalloy and Dirt Research. retail stock seatposts (made in Taiwan)
Bike Setup:
the usual gizmos ... knobby tires, plastic and lotsa metals. Syncros aheadstem, skewers, seatpost and soon to come cranks and handlebar. Also Chris King headset and HUbset. SHimano gear and brake system. I demand only the best for my honey (I proudly named mine MORNA - named after a girl I went to high school with)
Bottom Line:
the company offers a PLETHORA OF ODD SIZES which is the main reason I bought this brand. Other's doesn't come close to customized sizes. Great brand name reputation. Say, does anyone know if Syncros went out of business? I heard that GT took it over (not good, I hate the way GT designs their goods). COuld someone be of help where I could get their stuff. I'm a hardcore fan and don't really deviate from their goods. PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE WHERE ABOUTS OF SYNCROS.
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Submitted by
carlos
a Cross Country Rider
from San Antonio, Texas Date Reviewed: August 16, 2000
A really great seatpost. I don't even know it's there anymore.
There's not much to say about something that works this well.
As far as stripping bolts, make sure you check the torque and a little lube on those brass washers never hurt anyone either.
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Submitted by
Gregg Huld
a Racer
from Portland,Oregon,USA Date Reviewed: August 7, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Gotchen creek#40/Boundary#1
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
I have ridden and raced Expert XC/Cyclocross/Trials/and recreational riding. I bought this post back in '93 now thats something you can trust!!totally bomber!!
Weaknesses:
it finally failed after 7yrs of hardcore racing and riding!!
Bike Setup:
BRodie Expresso hardtail/xtr/xt/whiteind./mavic/titec ti bars/original '92 ONZA alum. bar ends!!serfas saddle/Magura raceline 'Ds',ritchey clipless pedals/'91 ringle' ti skewers.
Bottom Line:
If your hardcore your on a hardtail. climb the steepest rocky,rutted out ,scree fields,over logs and a picnic table or two!! Then hammer down launching on everything hangin out there!! This post is for you!!
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Submitted by
john beletic
a Downhiller
from wyevale Date Reviewed: August 7, 2000
Favorite Trail:
any bruce trail in collingwood
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
the anadizing is awsome strong, can't say munch more
Weaknesses:
I've broke 2 must i repeat 2. the f**king thing almost took a tube steak out of my a**. have you read the made in taiwan labels on just about anything they make or say they make. the company has gone for a dive just, look at the stuff they machine now compared to what it was.
Similar Products Used:
race face,control tech(which is another one of my broken products)
Bike Setup:
rocky mountain blizzerd,rm6 dh
Bottom Line:
sh*t
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Submitted by
Jonathan
a Cross Country Rider
from St Helens, England Date Reviewed: August 6, 2000
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Light weight-ish, in line
Weaknesses:
The clamp
Similar Products Used:
USE, ITM
Bike Setup:
Individual
Bottom Line:
I thought this was the best post, until the clamp sheared the rails of my Ritchey Wing saddle. On examination, the clamp has very sharp edges, no attempt has been made to round them off to prevent stress risers, and this isn't mentioned in the instructions. The post is still in use, but with nice smooth edges to the clamp. For the money, you shouldn't have to correct such a problem, not when Kalloy etc have this sorted on budjet seatposts.
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Submitted by
The Knock
a Cross Country Rider
from Duncan, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: July 19, 2000
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Solid construction. Excellent quality.
Weaknesses:
None experienced.
Similar Products Used:
lots
Bike Setup:
A real steel Canadian hardtail
Bottom Line:
This is a very good seatpost. I don't see how you could go wrong with this one. Not as supple as a Ti post but not as pricy either. I don't think anyone produces a post with a better reputation for reliability. The clamp stays tight, does not slip, and looks damn nice! I just hope the quality of Syncros products don't nosedive now that they have been bought out by GT.
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Submitted by
boulder
a Racer
from toronto Date Reviewed: June 6, 2000
Favorite Trail:
dagmar,hardwood,mansfield,kelso
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
very light great adjustment inline (just what I like) black anodized colour 26.8mm cool slim look seat never slid forward or back
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
ritchey mongoose house brand
Bike Setup:
853 steel norco manitou xt,raceface,syncros,avid
Bottom Line:
great light post never bent even when fully extended never slid down flexy feeling for shock absorbtion
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Submitted by
Kman
a Cross Country Rider
from Texas Date Reviewed: May 12, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Cedar Hill SP
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
Stiff, light, easy to adjust.
Weaknesses:
$!
Similar Products Used:
Stock GT
Bike Setup:
GT Zaskar, Judy XC
Bottom Line:
It has never hacked me off for any reason. Light, stiff, strong, and it doesn't have a prostate killing lay-back. It's also very easy to adjust.
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Submitted by
Hermann Rochholz
a Weekend Warrior
from 82205 Gilching Date Reviewed: April 14, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Southern France
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
no. This (and similar) seatpost is a single construction error. For further infos contact me under my e-mail-address.
Weaknesses:
Aluminuium SP broke when the saddle (Flite) was loaded on the rear end. The tube cracked with 2 cuts in length direction. The seatpost-head stuck only 15 mm in the thick seatpost.
Similar Products Used:
Ritchey
Bike Setup:
Ancilotti DH-Bike, ridden as a cross-country-bike.
Bottom Line:
For this quality this product is much too expensive. Buy a cheap one, it will last longer.
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Submitted by
Jason "JuneBug" Poirier
a Weekend Warrior
from Detroit , MI , USA Date Reviewed: March 28, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Highland "Wreck"
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Tough as nails, Stiff, Light. Perfect for the awesome East Coast Techincal Trails
Weaknesses:
NOT A ONE
Similar Products Used:
Ringle Moby (broke it), Syncros Ti, and some old cheap ass stuff.
Bike Setup:
97 Yeti For Race Only custom,XTR,Magura Raceline "D"'s, Mavic Ceramic Sup 217's,Bontranger Crowbar,Syncros Post, Azonic Shorty 50 mm stem,Bomber Z2 Atom,WTB MotoRaptors,SDG Bel-Air,Brooklyn Machine Works ShinBurgurs pedals.
Bottom Line:
If you Go all out hard,fast,and pull big ass airs and drop offs, you want this post under your ass. It sure beats a Ringle Moby snapped and up yer ass. WORD TO THE WISE!!!!! Come to Detroit And Will get together and Ride
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Submitted by
Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Tucson, AZ Date Reviewed: March 3, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Strong, light, and stiff
Weaknesses:
It's pricey
Similar Products Used:
Icon Alum.
Bike Setup:
Giant ATX-890, XT, arch rival 50's, Manitou FS
Bottom Line:
I was riding Sub Rock trail in Sedona when I went to sit down and discovered I no longer had a firmly attached seat. I never thought the Icon post would break, but luckily I avoided the dreaded seatpost enema. I decided to buy the best so that I wouldn't ever have to worry about it again. I really feel a difference, this post is stronger, and flexes less than my cheap post did. The price you pay will cause you pain, but you won't regret it. Just think about a fat piece of aluminum someplace you don't want it to be:)
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Submitted by
Kevin
a Downhiller
from Denver, CO Date Reviewed: February 26, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Logger's Way- Keystone, CO
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
some of the greatest design engineering i have ever seen in something as simple as a seatpost. Strong- almost as if the final step at the production line was feeding it viagra....
Weaknesses:
cost? wait no, it is worth it
Similar Products Used:
Thomson Elite. Cheaper and almost the same design, just the lower clamp is not bonded to the main post, STILL BUY THE SYNCROS!!!!!!
Bike Setup:
mountain cycle san andreas DHS (contact me if you want a good deal on one) and XTR with Race Face everywhere
Bottom Line:
best possible post out there, buy it if you never want to replace another post
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Submitted by
Ice ManII
a Cross Country Rider
from Canada Date Reviewed: January 20, 2000
great seatpost, clamp will not bust the stiffest i have ever ridden it is a bit pricey but worth every penny
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Submitted by
Warmond
a Weekend Warrior
from Mississauga, ON Date Reviewed: January 5, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Comes in all sizes, some you may need to custom order directly from Syncros. Very, very stiff post. Lives up to its name.
Weaknesses:
I haven't heard much that will take this seatpost off the podium.
Similar Products Used:
Stock Kalloy seatpost
Bike Setup:
Cannondale M800, Manitou 3
Bottom Line:
I'm not much of an engineer or a hard-core rider to appreciate the beauty of this seatpost. But from what I've experienced with this seatpost, I can truly say that Syncros has put out a great product.I was looking for a post in 31.4 mm. None of the manufacturers supports this size except Syncros. I was reluctant to pick up this seatpost for its price but I managed to overcome this reluctance and didn't regret getting it. I ordered it from Syncros and I received great support from them. I commend their product line and support they provide. Keep it up, Syncros!
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Submitted by
derek
a Cross-Country Rider
from delaware Date Reviewed: December 14, 1999
Favorite Trail:
any singletrack
Duration Product Used:
more than 3 years
Bottom Line:
It works. My seat is always where I expect it to be. It hasn't bent. It's light. And the adjustment lets me get my seat angle just right. Plus it's made in Cunuck land, eh.
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Submitted by
Mike
a Cross-Country Rider
from NC Date Reviewed: November 30, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Tsali
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Looks, two fastening bolts
Weaknesses:
expensive if you don't work at a bike shop
Similar Products Used:
no-name crap
Bike Setup:
C'dale, full XT, crosslink, Headshok
Bottom Line:
I like the fact that it has two bolts that mount the seat opposed to only one. I have broken the bolt of my old seatpost 4 times in the last year. I decided to switch to the synchros because the constant breakage in the middle of rides was pissing me off. I haven't had a problem since.5 chillies
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Submitted by
Sorni
a Cross-Country Rider
from San Diego, CA Date Reviewed: November 3, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Noble Canyon!
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Hasn't bent Available in many weird sizes (26.2 x 410 mm!) Looks very cool (black)
Weaknesses:
Damn bolts are skinny -- broke one and bent the other -- heads strip too easily, too.
Similar Products Used:
Kalloy (bent it) Ritchie (bent it)
Bike Setup:
'99 Catamount, SID's front & rear, mostly XTR
Bottom Line:
After bending two posts, bit the bullet and spent $85 for the Syncros (Speedgoat got it in my hard-to-find size for me). Post is rock solid; however, the clamp system is kinda punk. Just tried to adjust my saddle, and the bolts crapped out on me. Assuming I can find replacements, no huge deal...but still, I think they should beef up their clamping system, especially considering the bucks involved. Post is a 5; clamp a 3.
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Submitted by
Warren
a Cross-Country Rider
from Perth West Oz Date Reviewed: August 16, 1999
Due to an uncommon size I searched on nearly every seatpost known to man and concluded syncros hardcore the only post size available to this far corner of the world .After post price depression had subsided this baby is at one with my set up.QUESTION: Every asked yourself could a product over priced as such be that much better.ANWSER:YES
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Submitted by
al
a Cross-Country Rider
from zapopan Date Reviewed: August 15, 1999
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
adjustment scratch-proof finish
Weaknesses:
none yet
Similar Products Used:
fast feather (rememner those?) blah blah
Bike Setup:
blah blah
Bottom Line:
not bent so far. dont strip screws! oh my gosh 50 words are a lot. 50 words...50 words...50words...when will i write fifty words. maybe now i will have writ fifty words.
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