Submitted by
John
a Cross Country Rider
from Fullerton ,California ,usa Date Reviewed: August 15, 2007
Favorite Trail:
The endless climb in Carbon Canyon
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Alumaline
Strengths:
It really works. I think that's enough.
Weaknesses:
Kinda touchy about seat placement but once dialed in it works great. It's kept me from being able to justify buying a full suspension bike.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Jamis Dakota AL, Marzocchi Bomber with Avid BB7 disc in front, Xt V in rear, Sun Rihno Lites, everything else XT.
Bottom Line:
I bought this seat post to save my lower back, and it really works. Keep it lubed with what is recomended and it's smooth as butter but feels strong. I just bought a new gas spring for it ($35) but other than that it hasn't given me a lick of trouble. I would like to try a full suspension though. If you want to take impact of your lower back this is great. If you want to go flying off cliffs I don't think this will do anything for you, get a full suspension.
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Submitted by
Rain Man
a Cross Country Rider
from AU Date Reviewed: April 18, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Local
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$170.00
Purchased At:
Alumaline
Strengths:
Nice looking post in black with a good finish to it. Easy to see clear height markings on the post. Good clamping mechanism, a little flimsy though. Great adjustability of the gas rebound system. Very smooth action over bumps, ripples rocks and roots.
Weaknesses:
The biggest weakness of this post is the available saddle positioning. More info below...
Similar Products Used:
Cane Creek Thudbuster. Various other suspension seatposts....
Bike Setup:
HT SIR 9 and One Niner rigid SS.
Bottom Line:
This is a very good suspension seatpost. The action is smooth and well damped in both directions with no "kickback" like you get with the Thudbuster. The only bad thing I could find in my testing of this post was the saddle positioning. If you position the saddle too far back on the rails in the clamp you tend to make the damper rod flex and it causes stiction with a resulting lack of movement...so you have to position the saddle at the mid-point or slightly further forward to let the damper rod slide smoothly in it's travel path.
Now this is a non-event *if* you don't need a bit more cockpit room and your KOP is correct with a straight seatpost.. but if you find that you would like to get your saddle a little further towards the rear on the rails, then this seatpost is NOT for you.
Apart from this rather major problem, the Nitro Pro is a very fine product. It out performs every other suspension post currently on the market simply because of the engineering and superb damping action that it employs. It is ultra smooth and really does a great job of soaking up small and medium ripples , roots and bumps on the trail.
It's ONE failing is the saddle positioning you are forced to use with this post to make it function as designed.
I give it a good score because of the design and excellent damping action of the mechanism, but the whole idea is rather let down due to it's limited saddle positioning.
R.
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Submitted by
sig
a Weekend Warrior
from grovetown ga. usa Date Reviewed: August 28, 2006
Favorite Trail:
FATS
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$160.00
Purchased At:
nitropro
Strengths:
works good for a while,good idea,
Weaknesses:
only works good for a while,then it sticks unless you are centered perfectly over the post.good idea not very well executed.my first one bent on the first ride. they sent a new one that looked different than the first.it worked for about 5 rides.i threw it in a drawer and forgot about it.
Similar Products Used:
cheapo $25 that lasted longer but felt like crap
Bike Setup:
single speed
Bottom Line:
too much money for a recreational seat post. this thing cant take mountain biking.
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Submitted by
Dolan Halbrook
a Cross Country Rider
from San Francisco.com Date Reviewed: July 11, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Mailbox in Santa Cruz :)
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
nitropro.com
Strengths:
Hot damn, my Bontrager has been reborn! I'm no longer jealous of my wife's full suspension ride. I've just tried this on a local trail and it worked remarkably well. Made me realize how crappy my old Judys are up front by comparison. Hit roots with no problem at full speed sitting down...
Weaknesses:
A bit pricy, a bit heavy, and doesn't help my feet ;)
Similar Products Used:
Nashbar suspension seatpost on my touring bike. No contest -- this one buries it. Of course, it costs 10x as much.
Bike Setup:
Bontrager Race Lite w/ Rock Shox Judy forks
Bottom Line:
This one works as advertised, which is to say, very well. Haven't tried the competition, but most of the ones I wanted to try were bought out/crushed by Cane Creek. Oh well. I like the fact that I can still use a seat bag with it. The seat clamp is a little cheesy and cheap looking, but it works. The vendor was very easy to deal with and even made me one in black at no extra charge. The shaft is machined so it doesn't slip, which is important since this one uses shims to fit your bike's size. No slippage so far. As I said before, it takes the edge off the bumps really well. Rebound is well controlled. Thinking about getting the road version now for use on my road bike & touring bike :)
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Submitted by
Terence F. Treppa
a Cross Country Rider
from Westland, MI, USA Date Reviewed: December 28, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Hines Park
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$149.00
Purchased At:
Alumaline
Strengths:
Smooth ride over various roads encountered in the city and country. Alumaline personnel very cooperative and helpful.
Weaknesses:
Take some time to set up to my liking.
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox
Bike Setup:
First on Novarra Rondone, now on Specialized Roubaix
Bottom Line:
Once the seatpost is set up it gives a very comfortable ride. Alumaline include detailed instructions that should be heeded. The key is to place the seat as far forward as possible so your weight will be over the seatpost. With your weight forward the dampening of the seatpost will engage very comfortably. I ride all year if it is dry and over 40 degrees and I appreciate the dampening that this seatpost provides especially since I weight near 200 pounds. Many seatposts are available for lighter riders, however, heavier riders have fewer choices. This is one excellent choice.
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Submitted by
Jeremiah
a Cross Country Rider
from West Richland, WA, USA Date Reviewed: October 25, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
Low maintaince, longer lasting, smooth operation.
Weaknesses:
Little heavy, but a sacrifice that I can easily take.
Bottom Line:
Granted I only rhode on it for a day, but that is all the convincing it took. Nice and plush, you can have all the benefits of a hardtail with the feel of a full suspension. I am an average sized rider, so the previous complaints really do not apply to me. This is definitely a new and different product compared to what else is on the market. When I build my dream bike in a few years this is going to be on it!
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Submitted by
Elliot
a Weekend Warrior
from Melborne, FL, USA Date Reviewed: July 26, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$179.00
Purchased At:
Alumaline
Strengths:
Very plush ride
Weaknesses:
Cost
Similar Products Used:
USE, Tamer
Bike Setup:
Specialized A1-comp Aluminum hardtail, Marzocchi Atom Race, Shimano XT and SRAM 9.0
Bottom Line:
Does what it is suppose to do absorbs shock and makes riding a hardtail a pleasure. First spring was a little stiff so I exchanged it for a softer one. Customer service was helpful and informative. I received the part in five days! Four flames for high price and five flames for performance of seatpost and good customer service. Recommend for any hardtail.
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Submitted by
Tom Cressman
a Cross Country Rider
from Rawlins, WY, USA Date Reviewed: July 13, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$149.00
Purchased At:
online website, mfg
Strengths:
Reasonable weight, Pretty smooth
Weaknesses:
two bolt clamp would be nice
Similar Products Used:
Girvin
Bike Setup:
IBEX Trophy 880LX
Bottom Line:
This post does a good job keeping you in the seat. I am no longer on my legs but can sit down and relax most of the ride. Action is smooth at all times but must add pre-load especially when off roads or it bottoms out. Once pre-load is set you can forget about it. One improvement to design could be a two bolt seat clamp but no big deal. Overall very pleased with performance.
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Submitted by
Allen Rivas
a Weekend Warrior
from Clarkdale, AZ, USA Date Reviewed: July 8, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$179.00
Purchased At:
mfg website
Strengths:
very responsive design effective dampening low maintenance
Weaknesses:
adds some weight
Similar Products Used:
RockShox
Bike Setup:
Bianchi Milano (road bike)
Bottom Line:
I bought the short version for my road bike. It continues to provide a plush ride after hundreds of miles of use. I weigh 245 lbs and have not had trouble with it bending as some seat posts do. The post does not extend that much from the bike frame. Dampening works so well there is no bounce at all and I have done no maintenance except for lube on the stanchion one time. Anyone who wants more comfort than mcu seat posts should get one.
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Submitted by
edouble
a Cross Country Rider
from L.I.,ny Date Reviewed: June 26, 2004
granted im 250lds (6ft 2in)but i didnt think the post would break. great for the medium to small guy, like most mountain biking equipment. no good for the big dog's.
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Submitted by
James Kennedy
a Cross Country Rider
from Seattle, WA, USA Date Reviewed: November 28, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$179.00
Purchased At:
online website, Alumaline
Strengths:
Works as advertised!
Weaknesses:
none, a good product.
Similar Products Used:
none.
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Chameleon
Bottom Line:
The Greatest! I spent three months asking around and researching before buying the NitroPro. I chose this seatpost because it advertised more shock absorption than others. Well I ‘ve had it long enough to give it a review and I am very pleased with its performance. Almost all off-road conditions whether large rocks, pot holes, tree branches or small rocks are completely absorbed and without any sudden rebounding. Movement is silk smooth all the time. I tried a friends stock factory sus.seatpost for comparison - not even close the shock absorption of the NitroPro. Definitely top five material.
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Submitted by
Patrick Henry
a Weekend Warrior
from Northridge, CA, USA Date Reviewed: October 21, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Santa Monica Mnts.
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$179.00
Purchased At:
mfg. online website
Strengths:
Total shock absorption! Most bumps are completely absorbed.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
USE, Rock Shox
Bike Setup:
C'dale F4000 CAD 4
Bottom Line:
I have ridden with USE and RockShox seatposts and now I have a NitroPro. This seatpost is much more responsive in comparison and stiction is hard to detect. The NitroPro just moves much more freely over all terrain - a result of a lower spring rate. Oil dampening is a real treat I stay seated no matter what I ride over and the no wear design does work as claimed. I have not had to buy any parts to rebuild it as with other seatposts. Gas suspension is the way to go I will not go back to elastomers. Anyone who wants an upgrade in comfort, off road or street, should buy this product.
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Submitted by
Mark
a Cross Country Rider
from Traverse City, Michigan, USofA Date Reviewed: September 27, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Kipp Rd
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$179.00
Purchased At:
Alumaline OEM
Strengths:
Does pretty much what it claims. A little slow on the rebound for my taste.
Weaknesses:
Doesn't allow you to position your seat back far enough. Adds quite a bit of weight to your bike. Expensive.
Similar Products Used:
Thudbuster
Bike Setup:
Trek 8500, good components
Bottom Line:
This thing requires regrettably forces you to position your seat in a VERY forward position. I tried moving my seat as far back as I could but it still left me feeling as though I could go forward over the handle bars at the slightest obstacle. I felt very cramped in the cockpit. (I'm 6'3 1/2"). The product has potential. Worth a try if you're a smaller rider I suppose. Mfgr has good return policy.
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Submitted by
Bruce Nakamura
a Cross Country Rider
from Escondido, CA Date Reviewed: March 14, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Daly Ranch in Escondido
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$179.00
Purchased At:
Alumaline
Strengths:
Does a good job of absorbing moderate bumps and is a reasonable weight. Easy to set up saddle. Superior factory support. Asked factory to shorten the length of the post above the shock because my inseam is 27.5 inches, and with the bottom of the shock already flush with the top of the seat tube, my saddle was a little too high for me. The factory did the machining for a reasonable price.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
USE XCR and Hydrapost
Bike Setup:
Mongoose IBOC and Kona Explosif, have seatpost shims for both bikes.
Bottom Line:
An excellent suspension seatpost for hard tail riders.
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Submitted by
BRIAN MEYERHOFF
a Weekend Warrior
from POWAY, CA 92064 Date Reviewed: December 9, 2002
Favorite Trail:
daley ranch
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$179.00
Purchased At:
from nitropro
Strengths:
takes the bumps out beautifully. i did not notice the brief change of seat position as being a significant factor. i ordered directly from the company and they were extremely helpful.
Weaknesses:
price
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
rocky mountain fusion hardtail.
Bottom Line:
clearly improves the comfort and the stability of the ride. you still need to come out of your seat on the bumpy downhills but this product makes accelerating over rough terrain a lot easier
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Submitted by
Dan
a Weekend Warrior
from Lancaster, CA Date Reviewed: September 20, 2002
Favorite Trail:
anything dirt
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$175.00
Strengths:
smooooooth so very smoooooth, looks sweet and feels so good!
Weaknesses:
heavy
Bike Setup:
pretty much stock Gary fisher Hoo Koo E Koo
Bottom Line:
the stock seat post that came with my bike while good was killing my back and other areas on my body after about 4 or 5 miles. i looked at all the suspension seat posts on this web page. the nitrpro was just the best choice for me, the customer support was great, i was able to talk to one of the guys that designed the seat post, they gave me instant answers to any of the questions i had. they helped me with all facets of the ordering and even double checked my stock seat post size to make sure the shim would fit (i was on travel and didnt know my seat post size)
when i rode the nitro pro for the first time it was like heaven the seat post absorbed little and big bumps like a champ.
the cool whooshing noise when the seat post slowly extends to its full hight is nice and no rebound... 0... none... no feeling like you are going over the bars after that big bump. it smooths out almost any bump, the tension adjustment is great and easy to use, have yet to feel any sticktion.
the seat post does have a 1 to 2 degree lateral movement while pedaling, it really doesnt bother me it sorta of flows with my natural rythem while pedaling.
over all the seat post looks and rides great. one of the best purchases i have made since i got the bike.
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Submitted by
Greg Esler
a Weekend Warrior
from Benson, AZ, USA Date Reviewed: July 24, 2002
Favorite Trail:
FS427
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$179.00
Purchased At:
Alumaline
Strengths:
Moves like butter, full travel
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Bracer, PostModern, Body Shock
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Big Sur
Bottom Line:
I really love using this seatpost. Some good things include butter like smoothness, highly tunable pre-load lets me choose the ride I need for single track or for street riding. Play adjustment works quiet well. Used adjustment only once in 6 months. Not at all bouncy like other s.seatposts. If you want complete shock absorption without any bounce then NitroPro will give you that. Plan on buying a second one for my wife.
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Submitted by
Todd Warner
a Cross Country Rider
from Austin Date Reviewed: April 23, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Forest Ridge
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$185.00
Purchased At:
Alumaline
Strengths:
No stiction, Very adjustable, Ultra smooth motion
Weaknesses:
so far so good
Similar Products Used:
Girvin, Coda
Bike Setup:
Raleigh M800 with z2 atom bomb, Synchros SC tires
Bottom Line:
This one is stands out from the rest. Overcomes problems of past designs. Gas suspension really is much more shock absorbing than elastomers. Does not seem to have any stiction even after a year of use. Customer service is top notch, friendly and helpful. I tore the boot in a crash and received a new one the next day. Initial cost is high but there is nothing to rebuild which I like a lot. Should last a long time. Five flaming chillis!
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Submitted by
Andrew Lewis
a Downhiller
from San Rafael, CA, USA Date Reviewed: April 18, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$179.00
Purchased At:
nitropro mfg.
Strengths:
Absorption and smooth action!
Weaknesses:
a little heavy compared to rigid post.
Similar Products Used:
RockShox, Thudbuster
Bike Setup:
2000 Diamondback Topanga
Bottom Line:
Nice, the absorption is the best I have experienced. Far more absorption than other posts I have tried. There is no movement away from handle bars and no pogo effect. Not the lightest post but I will accept a few ounces more in exchange for feeling very little in the seat. No problems with design a well thought out product.
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Submitted by
Don Meridian
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle, WA, USA Date Reviewed: October 9, 2001
Favorite Trail:
too many
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$180.00
Purchased At:
manufacturer
Strengths:
Absorbtion, Travel, High quality, No maintenance, Looks good
Weaknesses:
nothing so far
Similar Products Used:
USE XCR
Bike Setup:
Y2K Treck 7000
Bottom Line:
I did not know a pogo stick design could be this comfortable. I ride to work each day and hit the trails on the weekends. This post tames the most ferocious trails. I can ride just about any trail in comfort even the tough ones. Easy to preload with flat blade screw driver - no more searching for special hex wrench. Pretty much service free so far I have not had to lube it or anything. Have not felt any sticktion yet, a big bonus! Shotpeen finish looks great and positively does not slip in frame. Quality is very high you can hear the gas spring quietly working inside as you push down on the seat and it rebounds a soft woosh is heard - Neeto! No creaks or rubbing noises just smooth as silk movement. Excellent!
$ 179.00
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