Description:Second only to the XCR, the SX shares the same internals as the XCR and RX. 2" of travel, active compression, controlled rebound and no stiction with our solidly reliable bushing system that resists rotational play commonly found with other designs. The SX is available in three standard fitting sizes. Market beating spec's and performance without hype.
Submitted by
Silver Duke
a Weekend Warrior
from NorCal Date Reviewed: May 13, 2007
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
FleaBay
Strengths:
Takes the edge out of sharp hits, especially ones that catch you by surprise. Seems to be well made and durable. Looks less ridiculous than the Thudbuster.
Weaknesses:
As mentioned in other reviews, the bolt setup is kind of goofy and non-intuitive. It took me a few tries to get it lined up just the way I wanted but once I got it right, I haven't had to mess with it once.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Mid-90's Cannondale Killer Vee with Surly 1X1 rigid fork, about as stiff a rig as you'd ever want.
Bottom Line:
I'm a Clydesdale, 6'4" and 230 lbs. When I rebuilt my trusty old Killer Vee, I ditched my old Mag 21 fork and replaced it with a Surly 1X1 fork. While it lightened the bike and sharpened the handling, it was like riding a brick, albeit a very light one. On small, sharp hits that I didn't have time to get out of the saddle for, it was, lets just say pretty unpleasant. I bought the ShokPost and the 27.2 shim (nicely made, BTW) and, at the same time, put on some Maxxis Holy Rollers (2.4 front, 2.2 rear) to give the bike a little more 'squish'. I am very glad I did. The action of the ShokPost is a little hard to get used to at first. It doesn't feel like you have rear suspension as much as it feels like your frame is flexing a little bit underneath you. You get used to it pretty quickly, though, and after a while you forget it's there until you hit a bump and realize that bump used to be alot more bone-jarring with your old seatpost. I haven't really noticed any lateral flexing and the action is smooth and linear after a little bit of stiction at first. I ride this bike alot more since I bought the ShokPost, so that has to be a good thing and I haven't regretted my purchase once. Buy one, your junk will thank you!
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Submitted by
Busta
a Racer
from Maryland Date Reviewed: January 5, 2005
Favorite Trail:
I'm a roadie!
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$129.00
Purchased At:
Can't remember, but they all sell for about the same price
Strengths:
It works!!!!
Weaknesses:
Side to side play, longevity, flaws in design/technology. Clamp.
Similar Products Used:
USE Alien, Rock Shox Road & Mountain Suspension Post
Bike Setup:
Pinarello Stelvio & Serfas RX Saddle (Road)
Bottom Line:
I've been doing about 3,000 road miles per season on suspension posts after developing some sensitivty in my groin about 5 years ago. The SX is better than all of the others that I've tried. It's great compared to the competition.
However, the reality is that the technology behind suspension posts is not fool proof. Most of these posts use plastic keys that control the amount of play in the saddle. These keys are and integral part of the design/technology and they wear down rather quickly (which allows more play in the saddle. Therefore, no matter which post you go for, after some miles, you're gonna have lots of play in the saddle. I still have not figured out how to change the keys, but have tried on numerous occassions.
So when you go suspension, know that these posts are kind of like disposable items. You'll have to replace them, once they develop an unacceptable amount of play, and only you can determine that threshold. For some it's 3,000 miles, for others, it's 30 miles. It's a big pain in the arse, but hardly as painful as not being able to ride because you can't tolerate it, or developing serious complications in the groin area.
I say you'll praise these posts if you really need them, and curse them if it's just something your using to try and smooth out the ride a little.
They sell for about $129.00, which is too much for a disposable seat post. The flip side is how much are your nads worth to you?
And another thing. The clamp stinks and is a pain to adjust, but it does work. It's just more complex than it needs to be and does not encourage fine adjustments.
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Submitted by
Greoire Noir
a Weekend Warrior
from North Of Boston Date Reviewed: August 10, 2001
Favorite Trail:
All of them
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
Speedgoat
Strengths:
Most everything. I love this post. Very well made. It's not made in China - All cheap cr*p. The English made some great quality parts.
Weaknesses:
Not really a weakness but the initial setup is somewhat time consuming. Once set up it's perfect.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Steel Apex/BAM2/Bontrager/XT/U.S.E - All work great
Bottom Line:
Very, Very nice post. It performs flawlessly. Nice and smooth. Extremly well made. Best of all no outrageous marketing hype - Just good quality no nonsense part that works. Put this seatpost on a good steel frame with a Zochi in front and some XT you will have a very pleasant biking expirence, no matter where you ride.
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