This KnockRated™ seatpost redefines the meaning of tough! The backset & oversized forged alloy ‘Hawk’ clamp bites hard into saddle rails for slip-proof performance, and the ultra-smooth nickel-plated 7075-T6 Aluminum shaft resists scratches, making frequent seat height adjustments a breeze, instead of a problem!
Submitted by
Scott
a Cross Country Rider
from Green bay Date Reviewed: March 16, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Anyplace Outside
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
beyondbikes.com
Strengths:
No creaks! I weigh 225 and there's not a sound out of the thing. It's strong, I've fallen many, many times and it's barely scratched.
Weaknesses:
None. Well, it might be a little heavy if you care about such things (i.e. the typical XC rider), but a few grams when you have my big butt on the bike is meaningless. I need something that won't creak like an old rocking chair (I'm looking at you, Bontrager select!), or break like a twig.
Similar Products Used:
Crappy Bontrager seat posts.
Bike Setup:
Trek fuel 80, mostly stock.
Bottom Line:
If you're big and heavy like me, this post is good for you. 5 Flaming Fish from me!
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Submitted by
Martin
a Weekend Warrior
from Edmonton Date Reviewed: March 2, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Mt Seymour/cbc bogeyman
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
No creaks, set it and forget it,f@#king strong
Weaknesses:
well, I guess its heavy compared to my Thompson.
Similar Products Used:
Thompson (also very good), Syncros (cracked), cheap titec (bent), Kalloy cro mo(bent), old '87 IRD, old Suntour XC(very classic)
Bike Setup:
04 Joker, breakout plus 1.5
Bottom Line:
I crashed on the DH course in Kamloops so hard that it bent the seat rails of my SDG 90 degrees, I looped the bike and hit the ground doing 40 and the seat was the first thing to hit. I weigh about 200lb and the seat post is still perfectly straight. I would not have blamed the post if it had bent or even snapped, heck I was expecting it to do that, I'm sure my Thompson would not have survived.
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Submitted by
Jay
a
from Tempe, AZ Date Reviewed: February 25, 2003
Ordered on Tuesday, arrived Friday, looks good and has similar clamp/adjustment like a Thomson. Hit trails pretty hard - no creaks, no feeling of insecurity, etc... With a 3 yr warranty - how can you beat this? Others already exercised the warranty and Titec delivered. My 30.9mm x 350mm nickel plated one was $25 + shipping - you can't get junky seatposts for the price of this high quality one (bummer if you want black - its ~ $75). If you want a strong post - DH rated- with a warranty - this is the one.
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Submitted by
Anthony
a Weekend Warrior
from Ft Mcmurray, AB, Canada Date Reviewed: June 13, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Strong, durable fnnish, adjustable
Weaknesses:
Taper at the top doesn't allow it to be lowered all the way down.
Bike Setup:
San andreas DHS, Z5 5", Stratos Helix pro.
Bottom Line:
Very strong and does not scratch after adjusting hight. But the taper at the top keeps it about 1.5-2" above collar. Also had to cut mine to accomodate interrupted seat tube. 4 and 4 for being strong and stubborn.
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Submitted by
Bob
a
from Bobville, Bobonia, USA Date Reviewed: May 31, 2002
Favorite Trail:
?
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Racers Edge
Strengths:
STRONG, STRONG, did I mention STRONG Oh, it has a good clamp too.
Weaknesses:
Too short (for my new bike)
Similar Products Used:
You name it, I've probably tried it and bent it.
Bottom Line:
This post is strong, have I stressed that enough? I did bend one, but it was totally my fault. But they replaced it! That's part of the deal, they second-dayed one to me as soon as they recieved my bent one.
If you bend posts, get one. If it were $200 I'd still give it 5 flaming rat carcasses for value because I won't have to buy another post for at least three years, and I doubt I'll bend one again.
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Submitted by
Wayne
a Downhiller
from nottingham, uk Date Reviewed: April 24, 2002
Favorite Trail:
sssshhhh. It's a secret
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$4.00
Purchased At:
cycle city
Bottom Line:
This is the seatpost that I bought to replace my X-lite Clikon.I have used it now for 18 months and I can not find a single fault with it. The clamp is a bit fiddley to use yet it holds tighter than a wrestler death grip, works with oversize saddle rails and looks great. The nickle finish on the post lasts well and looks good on most bike. If I could I would give this post a 10
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