Submitted by
Steve
a Downhiller
from St. Albert, Alberta, Canada Date Reviewed: September 28, 2008
Favorite Trail:
World Cup, Silverstar
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Strengths:
It 'scopes, and it's held up to over two years of DH/freeriding
Weaknesses:
Saddle Mounting hardware a little clumsy.
Bike Setup:
2006 Giant Faith 2, stock except for e.13 DRS chainguide, 2007 888 SL ATA, Forumla Oro k24 Brakes
Bottom Line:
If you need a telescopic seat post because your frame has either a bent or interrupted seat tube, this is affordbable and it gets the job done. One lost star for clumsy saddle mounting. I haven't taken weight into consideration.
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Submitted by
Greg
a Downhiller
from Victoria, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: September 2, 2007
Favorite Trail:
To Be Determined
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Don't Remember
Strengths:
-Works well on interrupted seatpost designs (FSR as in Norco, Specialized etc) -Lasted for 2 years of abuse -once adjusted, stays put
Weaknesses:
-Stock clamp sux, it moves around a lot and is awkward to adjust at times -requires lubrication and cleaning often (posts) -adjusting bolts are not very good quality
Similar Products Used:
-Cut down Axiom post (with a far superior clamp system) -Titec
Bike Setup:
2007 Norco Shore with DHX3.0 -2003 Super T Pro -Juicy 7 (203 mm) -full XT shifting -Mavic Wheels on Hadley hubs -E 13 DRS
Bottom Line:
Bottom line is this has been an adequate post, good for the money but lacking in the finer details. I am impressed with the level of abuse that this post has taken, and remained solid and straight (MANY crashes). I am however NOT impressed with the quality of the mounting hardware and post head material.
If you can get this for a good price, giver.... there are only a few people making telescoping seat posts and this is a solid unit for the price. A bit clunky but all in all not too bad. If you need a scoper', it is well worth a look....especially if it is a dealeroo.
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Submitted by
Trailrider
a Cross Country Rider
from Vernon, BC Canada Date Reviewed: September 10, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Sun Country Cycle
Strengths:
For bikes with an interupted seat design there is always a problem for long legged people - you usually have to cut the seat post too much so you can drop the seat for descents. On my Stumpy with the stock post this would have meant a very minimal length of post left inside the seat tube - not only is this bad for the frame it is pretty dangerous.
Weaknesses:
I have read elsewhere that the seat binder is not welded to the post - it is attached by an industrial adhesive instead - and that will not take heavy use for long. Time will tell but I've had no problems yet.
It's also a little heavier than the OEM post but that is to be expected - this is two posts and a QR clamp after all in place of a single post.
Bike Setup:
06 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp - stock Time ATAC pedals
Bottom Line:
This is a great design, the tubes seem to be very stong and I only have to drop the top QR bracket to get the seat down enough for my comfort. The tubes fit together really tightly so keep the posts well lubricated - I would recommend a dry lube or you'll constantly be getting greasy if you raise and lower your seat a lot.
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