Description:The APX alloy post offers a high performance lightweight and durable package made from straight gauge 2014 T-6 aluminum tubing. The CNC machined dual rocker bolt clamp is extremely strong and provides a wide range of micro adjustability. 400mm long, 255g.
Submitted by
Tim Blabbing
a Weekend Warrior
from Ottawa Date Reviewed: November 4, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$24.00
Purchased At:
PricePoint
Strengths:
Light (264 grams for 30.9 size), long, inexpensive, very trick looking, height markings are ingenious
Weaknesses:
Head design can make it very hard to install saddles where the rails are very close to the saddle shell, e.g., Sette's own Nyx saddle. Height markings are the reverse of what they should be, i.e., the lower number should be higher up on the post, so as you drop the post the number also drops, instead of the way it is, where the more dropped the post is the higher number you have.
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager Sport (heavy and bland), Kalloys (heavy and bland), Odyssey Intac (total trash head design), Control Tech II (stupidly bulky and overbuilt), Supergo house-brand post (they totally lied about the weight)
Bike Setup:
2005 Giant STP1
Bottom Line:
Don't know about the overall durability/longevity of this post, but I'm very happy with it. The price/weight factor is impressive. Figure in that it's a full 400 mm length (you could probably drop about 10-15 grams if it were a 350mm length) and it's hard to find anything in the ballpark, pricewise. This is because the head system is pretty darn ingenious. This post would be perfect for me if the height markings were reversed, but considering the price, weight, looks I'll rate it as a great product. I will definitely post when this thing breaks.
Concerning breaking posts, if someone can bend a Thompson then NO post is sacrosanct.
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Submitted by
Tobin
a
from Flagstaff, Az Date Reviewed: December 8, 2006
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
PricePoint
Strengths:
Worked ok for 2 years.
Weaknesses:
Not a solid product! After 2 years the head became unbonded from the mast. If you ride at all hard look elsewhere. I'm done with Pricepoint, as they pretty much told me to go @@## myself on a warrenty return. Spend some extra cash and look into a Thomson, Tune, Roox, or KCNC!!
Similar Products Used:
Other garbage seatposts with bonded heads.
Bottom Line:
Do not buy this post!! If you're tight on cash look into one of the new Control Techs, they utilize a one piece head and mast as well as two bolt micro-adjust with layback.
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Submitted by
Aaron
a Weekend Warrior
from Poughkeepsie Date Reviewed: October 14, 2006
Favorite Trail:
anywhere
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$19.00
Purchased At:
PricePoint.com
Strengths:
Super Light, Super Strong. Nice clean look & has a great feel.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
titec
Bike Setup:
Custom
Bottom Line:
Another great product by Sette. Alot of people look at my bike & see all sorts of high end components then they wonder why I through a Sette product on like my Stem & seatpost. My only answer is DEPENDABLE at a great price, plus super light. How can you go wrong.
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Submitted by
el ray
a
from the midwest Date Reviewed: September 2, 2006
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
strong, light, cheap, good looking, not made for mother huckers (that's a good thing)
Weaknesses:
for some reason this cross country seatpost can't withstand 60 foot drops. it must be crummy.
Bottom Line:
I have put these posts on all of my bikes that needed posts (like 4 or so). I have never wanted anything different. The zero offset is obviously a matter of preference, but personally I love it. Like the other guy said, don't over-torque the bolts or they will strip. And if it squeaks, you haven't tightened it enough. Just be smart about it. Great post.
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Submitted by
Zach Liscio
a
from Colchester, Vermont Date Reviewed: August 21, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Kokopelli's
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
PricePoint.com
Strengths:
Inexpensive, great for easy riding
Weaknesses:
weak
Bike Setup:
'04 enduro pro, avid, marzocchi, sram, and unfortunetly shimano.
Bottom Line:
this seatpost is great for easy riding. it broke second day using it when i went off a 4 foot drop.
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Submitted by
Brian
a Cross Country Rider
from California Date Reviewed: June 17, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint
Strengths:
Inexpensive, extremely well made, light. Two bolt clamping system. This is the old Synchros seatpost that once costed $80.
Weaknesses:
Be careful when torquing down the bolts because the washers will snap if you over-tighten.
Similar Products Used:
Thompson Elite.
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Superlight, XT hauldraulic discs, XTR, Spynergy, Chris King, etc.
Bottom Line:
Had to replace a Thompson Elite that I somehow managed to bend, and wasn't really in the mood to drop $80 on a post so went with the Sette. It was about 5 years old, though. Anyhow, I'd actually give the edge to the Sette for the clamping system. It's nicer IMO than the Thompson. But, the Thompson probably has the edge on sheer strength with its oval shaped tube. We'll see how the Sette holds up. I will report back if any negatives arise.
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Submitted by
John
a
from Fullerton Date Reviewed: April 15, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Chino Hills
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$19.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint.com
Strengths:
great price,strength.
Weaknesses:
None!!
Similar Products Used:
Sette frame
Bike Setup:
Sette Reken,bb7.marzocci comp,mavic crossland,Mhthos Irc II,Crank Brox candy,Easton,....need i go on?
Bottom Line:
GREAT PRODUCT !!Not too sure what Eryk is talking about I big guy (205lbs) and I have slammed this think up at Big Bear a few times. Just go out and buy it, trust me you won't be dissapointed.
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Submitted by
Eryk
a Weekend Warrior
from NJ Date Reviewed: December 4, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
PricePoint
Strengths:
None
Weaknesses:
Bent after 2 rides on a full suspension frame - my weight is 155.
Similar Products Used:
FSA 200 FR, Thomson, Titec Ti, Ringle
Bike Setup:
Ventana Pantera, X-Vert, Cane Creek S2, RaceFace crankset, Chris King/Mavic 517/CrossLand, Sram X.7.
Bottom Line:
I liked the design of the clamping mechanism, but the seatpost bent after only two short rides!! My weight is 155-160 pounds with the gear - so good seatpost would have lasted for more rides than two. If the seatpost bends - then it is not a good product - therefore lowest rating.
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Submitted by
Karl
a Cross Country Rider
from minneapolis Date Reviewed: October 29, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint, of course
Strengths:
LOOOONG, kinda lite, cheaper than anything else
Weaknesses:
squeaks like an angry monkey, you have to admit to buying a Sette product
Bottom Line:
I tried this post on a whim, because i wanted a long, two bolt seatpost and I didn't have much money. Turns out this sucker is wonderful. It squeels a little, but some grease fixed that. My experience makes me want to try other sette products, but then, Sette isn't exactly sexy stuff.
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Submitted by
Rich
a Cross Country Rider
from Sacramento CA Date Reviewed: August 10, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
PricePoint.com
Strengths:
Strong, quality product at a very reasonable price.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Stock seatpost
Bike Setup:
Stock K2 Attack 2
Bottom Line:
I'm a budget rider and have to spend my bike dollars carefully. I have not been disappointed with any product from Sette so far. The prices just blows me away. For the price / quality you can do no better than this seatpost.
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Submitted by
john
a Cross Country Rider
from Rancho Cordova Ca Date Reviewed: August 5, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
www.pricepoint.com
Strengths:
Same here. I too can not believe the quality that is built into a 20 dollar post. Price, strength and weight!
Does anyone remember the famous Syncros seatpost that were about 100 bucks. I think this is it right here but at a crazy price. I've only had it for a few weeks so its hard to say about longevity but for 20 bucks and a sweet looking post what can you expect!
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Submitted by
Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from New York, NY Date Reviewed: July 29, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Trumbull, CT
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint.com
Strengths:
Price, looks (it's cnc machined)
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Ritchey, Thompson
Bike Setup:
Too much to enter but it has sram X.0 group.
Bottom Line:
When I saw this seatpost online I couldnt believe the price but then I saw my buddy's apx and was shocked to see that the quality is on a par with the thompson one that I wanted to replace. I freakin' love this seatpost it looks like quality and it is quality. It is easily on a par with Thompson, Syncros or Raceface. Seriously, if you want to save money but not sacrifice the qulaity then get yourself one of these!
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Submitted by
Tom
a Cross Country Rider
from Philly Date Reviewed: May 10, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint
Strengths:
strong clamp, nice black finish that lasted almost a year.
Weaknesses:
It broke today riding up hill and smooth singletrack. The clamp has limited adjustability for slanted seat tubes.
Bike Setup:
Light cross country rig
Bottom Line:
I liked this post ok for the year until broke today. I had the clamp adjusted all the way down, where it was fine. It would have been a problem had my seat tube been even slightly more laid back. However, it snapped right in the middle riding normally. I'm not small (200 lbs.), but with a hard tail I'm standing for any real impacts.
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Submitted by
gawb
a Cross Country Rider
from MO Date Reviewed: May 9, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
www.pricepoint.com
Strengths:
Price, weight, strength
Weaknesses:
Sette seems to only make one length (400mm). It would be nice to see them release shorter posts.
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager oem post.
Bike Setup:
2004 Turner Burner: RockShox Psylo XC Front Suspension, Race Face Evolve XC cranks/bb: SRAM X.9 rear derailleur/shifters, Avid BB7 disk brakes.
Bottom Line:
I’m a Clydesdale rider. I’ll admit it. It’s hard to find quality components that can stand up to the abuse I can dish out for a reasonable price. The Sette APX Alloy seat post just so happens to be one of those components.
I bought the seat post from price point for a measly $20. I was, at the time, planning on buying a Thompson Elite when I had some spare cheddar. Now my thinking has changed. I believe the sette is here to stay.
The seat post is 400mm long (I think that is the only length they make) and weighs in at 255g. That is very comparable to the Thompson. The two bolt design makes it a snap to adjust your seat position. It is also very strong. I have often “bumped” my seat up or down with single bolt clamps, and needed to re-adjust on the trail. I have not had that problem with the sette. They also provide hash marks on the tube to measure how far the post is inserted in the frame.
All in all you get solid performance for a very low price. Buy the sette while you save up for the Thompson. You’ll end up keeping it, just like I did.
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Submitted by
Jon Churchill
a Weekend Warrior
from Grand Rapids, MI, USA Date Reviewed: January 12, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Fort Custer
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint.com
Strengths:
Inexpensive, light, looks great
Weaknesses:
The seat clamp is a little tricky to work.
Similar Products Used:
bontregor
Bike Setup:
Azonic Porpulsion frame, Marzocchi fork, Mavic rims, Thomson stem, Race Face carbon handlebars, Race Face crankest, eggbeater pedals
Bottom Line:
This seatpost just plain works. It doesn't slip, the clamp doesnt slip. Its light. Why pay more for for a seatpost that does the same thing and is the same weight? This seatpost is a real bargain!
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Submitted by
Turd Furgeson
a Cross Country Rider
from Merryland Date Reviewed: September 28, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Greenbriar
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$19.00
Purchased At:
PricePoint.com
Strengths:
Solid contstruction, great adjustability, looks really nice, lightweight, great price.
Weaknesses:
Rather tricky to assemble and adjust; can be a bit squeeky at first until it settles in;
Similar Products Used:
Icon (came stock on bike)
Bike Setup:
'00 Trek VRX300: Azonic O.R.S. stem & Love Seat, Sette APX seatpost, ODI Intense grippage, otherwise stock for now...
Bottom Line:
Just as the previous reviewer I too love to find bargains and the Sette APX is definitely a helluva deal. I've seen what I believe to be this same seatpost untder other lables for a slightly higher price, but even then it's still a good deal. It looks very, very nice, is lightweight, and has a wide range of adjustability. My only gripe about it is that it was a bit of a pain to assemble as it has quite a few parts which make up the clamp itself. However, the relative complexity of it is what makes is so adjustable in the end. While it is a bit tedious to adjust and did squeak for a while, it did settle in and once adjusted to the right setting it hasn't budged one iota since. Definitely a great bang-for-the-buck no doubt.
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Submitted by
Rod Munch
a Cross Country Rider
from Santa Rosa, Ca. Date Reviewed: July 28, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Singeltrack. Most of them.
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
Price Point
Strengths:
Light, great looks, solid when tightened, 2014 post, height scale on post
Weaknesses:
A bit fussy to set up & adjust seat angle
Similar Products Used:
Kalloys, Tahomas, Control Tech, LP Composites, Easton carbon, Salsa Shaft...........
Bike Setup:
Hammerhead 100X, Float 100RLC, Float R ProPedal, XT, Race Face, Magura Martas & Pro XC wheelset
Bottom Line:
I'm always looking for a solid MTB bargain, sometimes I find one. This is one case. I bought my first APX for a bike I was selling and didn't want to spend too much on. But I was impressed with the construction, finish & features of the post and bought another one for my new bike. The two-bolt system takes a bit more fiddling to adjust angle than some others, but this is typical of all that have a similar head design (Thomson, LP, IRD). Once tightened, the post has proven light, tight, and aw-ight! Handy height scale- every post should have one. Don't think you can beat this item for the price.
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Submitted by
George F
a Cross Country Rider
from Orleans, Ontario. Canada Date Reviewed: July 8, 2004
VERY very light, nice long seatpost (400 mm) and very very strong. The APX alloy post offers a high performance lightweight and durable package made from straight gauge 2014 T-6 aluminum tubing. The CNC machined dual rocker bolt clamp is extremely strong and provides a wide range of micro adjustability.
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