The Thomson Masterpiece Seatpost Masterpiece posts weigh approx 40 grams less than the same size Elite model post. This weight reduction was accomplished while maintaining the strength and durability expected from a Thomson Seatpost.
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Submitted by
jadis3
a Cross Country Rider
from Irkutsk, Russia
Date Reviewed: July 22, 2011
Strengths: Does't slip into seattube.
Accepts carbon saddle rails.
Weaknesses: Such a high level post should carry insert lenght scale.
Saddle angle adjusting bolts are not convenient to reach.
Uncomfortable in HT due to the its main strength - stiffnes.
Bottom Line:
Due to weakness of this American legend I switched for seatposts with simple adjusting fastens like ti Kent Ericksen, Carbon Use Sumo and now Hope Eternity for FS bikes.
Similar Products Used: Tompson Elite, various Campy, Various
Bike Setup: Mountain
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Submitted by
jellytronics
a Weekend Warrior
from Baltimore, MD, USA
Date Reviewed: May 16, 2011
Strengths: Lightweight, durable, large contact surface area between saddle rails and rail clamp, solid 2-bolt adjustment/grip.
Weaknesses: This may be less a weakness and more user error. But I believe that the area which sits at the seatpost clamp within the seat tube has actually been slightly deformed frmo over tightening the seatpost clamp (also thomson). Perhaps it is only the Thomson seatpost clamp which can damage the Masterpiece? Otherwise indestructible.
Bottom Line:
Last seatpost you will ever buy. The Porsche of seatposts.
Submitted by
Helmetless
a Weekend Warrior
from Santiago, Chile
Date Reviewed: April 11, 2011
Strengths: Nice, great details, light, durable so far
Weaknesses: expensive if you're buying it new
Bottom Line:
The best i have on my bike. At 190grs is not the lightest post I have had, but the more durable. And pretty. This is the Louis Vuitton of Mountain Bike
Similar Products Used: elite and a lot of race face posts
Bike Setup: a great bike
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Submitted by
Tzvia
a Weekend Warrior
from Woodland Hills CA USA
Date Reviewed: March 7, 2010
Strengths: Strong. I don't want to worry about it and this fits the bill.
Light. Not silly light, mind you. Again, no worries.
Well made. Bike came with a single bolt Race-Face that I yanked real quick and replaced with this. Did I say that I did not want to worry about the seatpost?
It's icing that it is so easy to adjust, with the proven two bolt design, and beautiful machining.
Weaknesses: I won't rag on the price. You get what you pay for with this post. Sorry, can't find a weakness.
Bottom Line:
Buy it, sit down and don't worry 'bout it. Let the weight weenies deal with the lighter posts and their issues. This is light enough, comes in many sizes and lengths, is beautiful in its simple functional design and will keep the seat where it needs to be. If price is an issue, get the Elite; it weighs a little more but has the same build design and quality.
Submitted by
hardmtnbiker
a Cross Country Rider
from Pasadena
Date Reviewed: March 5, 2010
Strengths: light,pretty and strong
Weaknesses: none
Bottom Line:
I bought the straight post and after using it I realized I needed a setback One call to Thompson and they replaced it with the setback. This is a stand up company that makes a great product. I wanna buy more bikes just to buy more of their stems and post. They never look old or used and stay in place.
Bike Setup: 2006 Specialized Epic Frame, 2009 Fox Talas RLC, Chrisking wheelset, XTR drivetrain........etc
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Submitted by
Spokaned
a Cross Country Rider
from Spokane, WA. US
Date Reviewed: September 15, 2009
Strengths: Great looking, lightweight, slip resistant, micro adjustable, and very well made.
Weaknesses: None so far.
Bottom Line:
I had a straight Masterpiece on my '07 Blur XC and loved it. My recently purchased Enduro SL PRO CARBON came stock with a Thomson Elite setback post. It was very good, but I opted for the Masterpiece. I'm not overly tough on seatposts, especially with 6" travel. No regrets.
Bike Setup: '08 Specialized Enduro SL PRO CARBON with SRAM XO drivetrain and lots of good stuff.
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Submitted by
Vegard
a Cross Country Rider
from Norðwegr
Date Reviewed: August 23, 2009
Strengths: ~Lightweight
~Great Quality
~Easy to adjust
~Lots of different size options to suit any need.
Weaknesses: ~There's only room for one on my bike..
Bottom Line:
The bottom line is that I love this product, it feels sturdy yet lightweight and it has never made me feel unsafe while riding like other posts have. (CF posts cracking)
Thomson has a customer for life with me, I will have one of their masterpieces on every bike I get.
Strengths: Strong, light, holds the saddle well, relatively inexpensive
Weaknesses: None
Bottom Line:
This is the Chris King of seatposts. It's not that expensive relative to the other carbon posts out there. This seatpost is strong, light, and holds the saddle in place well. What more can you ask for? This is the best seatpost money can buy, period.
Submitted by
Joe_Jitsu
a Cross Country Rider
from Portland, OR
Date Reviewed: April 27, 2009
Strengths: Strong, light
Weaknesses: None so far
Bottom Line:
Let me join the chorus; this is a stong, light seatpost that has my complete confidence. I use it on a hardtail, and have not had one single problem with it since day one. No slips, no creaks, no nothing.
I would buy this product again without reservation.
Bike Setup: Titus Fireline Ti, Puro Oro, RF Next XC, Chris King Everything, Fox F100 RLC
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Submitted by
midbunchlurker
a Racer
from Cape Town, South Africa
Date Reviewed: October 14, 2008
Strengths: Strong
Light
Superb finish
Weaknesses: Price
Bottom Line:
Lightweight, strong, cheap: choose 2. The masterpiece delivers the lightest strongest post out there, unfortunately at a price. Hopefully I never need to buy another seatpost in my lifetime.
Similar Products Used: USE Alien
Raceface Next
Kalloy
Bike Setup: Giant Anthem X1
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Submitted by
Zachariah
a Cross Country Rider
from Palm Desert, CA
Date Reviewed: July 3, 2008
Strengths: Light as carbon, but 10x as strong; ribbed post prevents sliding and slippage; machined from a single piece of 7000 series aluminum; set-and-forget adjustment; looks stunning, in silver
Weaknesses: None.....not even price.
Bottom Line:
Strong like bull, and the last seatpost your bike will ever need. Thomson also makes landing gears, for jet airliners- talk about SAFE! From now on- I buy my frames to fit the seatpost. Get one if you can afford it!!!
Favorite Trail: Hurkey Creek Park(24hrs/Adrenalin course)
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$110.00
Purchased At: eBay
Similar Products Used: Deda Elementi Black Stick carbon, USE Alien aluminum, Cannondale Wind carbon, Easton EC70 carbon.....none compared to the Thomson Masterpiece
I suppose this is the seatpost to end all seatpost, the benchmark seatpost in which all other seatpost should be measured against. Adding this seatpost helped trim some excess fat off my bike, which is much lighter than the stock POS seatpost that it came with. The design appears to be flawless. I can't find a single weakness. It's lightweight, durable, beautiful, and oh so easy to install and adjust to your liking. This seatpost will probably get you laid. Keep an eye for good deals on ebay and you might get lucky like I did.
