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Submitted by
Steve Witt
a Cross Country Rider
from San Leandro,Calif.
Date Reviewed: October 8, 2001 | | Favoriate Trail: | Chabot Lake | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$180.00 | | Purchased At: | Mail order from P2 | | Strengths: | Quick responce and an amazing ability to make your hardtail feel like a full suspension. | | Weaknesses: | One of the heads broke off a bolt that hold the suspension. Still seems to work fine though. | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | Light Speed TI Hardtail | | Bottom Line: | I bought my suspension seatpost in Jan. 1999. I am amazed at how well the product still works. I never had a problem with the florets as many people did according to the other reviews I've read. I've used triflow to lube the moving parts but otherwise no other matainence. I must say this has been a great product. I was the first person to review this product back in 1999. I believe the company has gone out of business now. That's to bad. Maybe its the fact that I way only 140 lbs. that the products is still functioning so well. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Woody
a Racer
from Bend, OR, USA
Date Reviewed: April 25, 2001 | | Favoriate Trail: | Phil's system | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$180.00 | | Purchased At: | Hutch's Bicycles | | Strengths: | Design, adjustability, weight | | Weaknesses: | Support, noise | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | Mrazek, full XTR | | Bottom Line: | I have used and abused this post and it takes it. I set up the seat once, and haven't touched it since and have had no problems with the florets. I weigh 190 and set the 'post up for full travel. Three weeks ago the front pin broke the day before a race. I didn't want to ride a different setup and so I just put the pin back in and taped it in place. Aside from the creaky noise, it worked fine, I got third place! I have since ridden it a dozen times with no probs. I am taking it to a local machinist to fabricate some new pins, I'll repost after that with any new comments... | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Victim
a
from chicago
Date Reviewed: January 5, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | Cambria | | Weaknesses: | Scamming manufacturer | | Bottom Line: | The P2 Moab post should not be reviewed here. This product is a scam. If there is such a company as P2 Components, they probably shifted their activities to selling time-share or long-distance phone service. Cambria should be extremely embarrassed that they sell an unsupported product. I will buy from Cambria again when it and any other P2 product is removed from their catalog. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gary Peden
a Cross Country Rider
from El Paso Texas
Date Reviewed: December 20, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | All single track | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$170.00 | | Purchased At: | Krazy cat | | Strengths: | Great adjustability and smooth ride on small bumps. This post would take off if the company would help riders get the stuff they needed to continue to use the post. | | Weaknesses: | Company is not returning calls or replacing parts. Pins comeout and forward and rear play. I can't belive Ned Overlend helped the company get this part working. If anybody know how to get in touch with this company let me know? | | Similar Products Used: | Thudbuster | | Bike Setup: | xlm merlin | | Bottom Line: | Great post for a hardtail rider looking to sofen the bumbs and enjoy longer rides. The action is great and works fine when all is working. Company need to payattention to customers who trust they will take care of replacement parts and warrenty the product. Post does need to be developed for the everyday rider so it does not break down. U.S.E. is coming out with similer product can't wait. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Daniel Himes
a Cross Country Rider
from Clovis, CA
Date Reviewed: December 13, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | Willow Creek | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | Local Bike Shop | | Strengths: | First of the parallelogram, dampened suspension posts. Post is fairly tunable to rider. | | Weaknesses: | VERY VERY POOR factory support/service.
Two product design flaws:
A) the seat mount (the plastic "florets" are prone to stripping, and having extreme difficulty in obtaining replacements)
B) the "hinge" pins. They are a steel hardened pin, with a circlip groove machined in the middle. The groove becomes a stress riser and eventually fractures (see posts below about pin comming out). | | Similar Products Used: | None, but definitely thinking about purchasing another suspension post. | | Bike Setup: | Hard tail (duh!) Bontrager Race (Oldie but goodie), Shimano XT der., Twist Grip shift, Avid Arch 50 brake, Kooka cranks, blah-blah, blah-blah. | | Bottom Line: | I REALLY like the post, works well and tunable. The BIGGEST drawback is lack of Mfg support. I get the idea these guys are an aerospace job shop w/ too much CNC time on their hands. I used to work at McDonnell Douglas (at both Long Beach and Torrance).
I've rebuilt the shock's damper unit, adding a higher viscosity oil, really felt it improved the ride.
I'm currently struggling to re-vamp the broken "hinge" pin problem. Best solution to date is to use a steel dowel pin (.250Dia) and then drill and tap the center spacer for a set screw.
If ANYONE out there has had success in getting "florets" I'd LIKE to buy a set. I've called and emailed the Mfg but they NEVER respond. HELP!!
Has anyone every filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau? (http://www.la.bbb.org/gccomplaint.html) Email me with your thoughts, and/or share repair solutions. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Donal Fitterer
a
from Ithaca, NY
Date Reviewed: July 11, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | Shindagin | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | It does take the sting out of the roots and sharp hits. | | Weaknesses: | Can't take abuse. | | Similar Products Used: | Proflex 852 full suspension | | Bike Setup: | Sola Seven, Girven fork, XTR | | Bottom Line: | I sent my post back in January to be upgraded for $40. I have ridden it 5 times since I received it back and raced on it once. I have not had any significant crashes so there has been no damage to the post. I rode it last night and had the front pivot pin come part way out. I noticed there was problem because the post started to really creak and my bike shorts snagged the pin. My plan is to send it back and have it repaired and put a normal post on my bike. I really liked the post because I back problems but I am not happy with its reliability. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan
a Cross Country Rider
from St. Thomas, USVI
Date Reviewed: July 6, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | adjustability, rebound damping, looks | | Weaknesses: | seat clamp design, CUSTOMER SERVICE !!!! | | Similar Products Used: | Thudbuster, Coda | | Bike Setup: | Fisher Montare frame, Mavic wheelset, RaceFace BB, cranks & stem, Bontrager crowbar & tires, Avid ultimate levers, brakes & Flac jackets, Shimano XT derailleurs | | Bottom Line: | Other than the seatclamp design, which I agree is cheesey, I have been extremely satisfied with how this seatpost works. I have ridden it in challenging conditions around the world and it always came through. However, recently I contacted P2 to order some replacement florets. I was told by Adrian to send them the post and they would upgrade it and send it back within 7 days. That was 6 weeks ago. No one at P2 ever answers the phone or returns messages. Now, their line has been disconnected and I am still without a seatpost for my ride.
This company put out a product that got great reviews (despite the screw up on the details). Unfortunately, it would seem, they couldn't figure out how to turn it into a business. Well boys, screwing your customers is not a good plan. You buy a suspension seatpost to cushion the ride....not take it up the rear.
Bottom line - If you are looking for a quality product supported by quality customer service, don't buy the Moab from P2 Components. Unless a successful industry leader buys the design (like Cane Creek did with Thudbuster), look for another product. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sam
a Racer
from Santa Barbara, California
Date Reviewed: June 18, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | the ExtravaganZZa | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | action, apparent workmanship | | Weaknesses: | The florets | | Similar Products Used: | Rockshox post | | Bike Setup: | Hardtail, 4 inch fork, short stem & rise bars | | Bottom Line: | Me and my buddy got the P2 at the same time. We both stripped the florets on our first rides. You know, I never had heard the word "floret" until I owned this post. Apparently, the manufacturers created their seatpost in a dark, confusing cave like area or maybe beneath a rock- the design of the head is unlike any seatpost I have ever seen- imagine relying on skimpy scalloped plastic bits to hold your seat together... if they had only copied any accepted design out there, like a Syncros or even a generic $20 Kalloy (like other companies have successfully done), I would be able to review the p2's performance as opposed to just observing how its foolish design fails to hit the ball over the fence. Yeah, my Rock Shox post isn't as plush, but at least it doesn't detonate on use. BTW I am 175 lbs and my buddy is like 200. So maybe this product is okay if you're a 97 lb nancy boy. But mine is in the trash, chalked up to a very poor investment on my part. Get any seatpost except this one! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Wayne Bergman
a Weekend Warrior
from North Vancouver Canada
Date Reviewed: April 16, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | A river runs through it-Whistler Mnt BC | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Adjustability, Rebound Dampening,Good low profile looks and Quality Construction. | | Weaknesses: | Concerned about linkage damage in the event of a crash, if the saddle takes a nasty side load I wonder what would happen. | | Similar Products Used: | Ridgid Posts only. | | Bike Setup: | Cove Stiffee Hardtail | | Bottom Line: | I have been very pleased with my purchase to date. I works and looks great. I have had a full suspension Dekerf for years. It was an old design from 1995 using an Amp b3 rear and it prety beat up now. Also I was getting a little tired of the maintence routine and expence. As Iam doing more trials riding and slow riding now and losing interest in the faster rides this is the perfect set up for me. As I have a small frame @ 15.5" as I want the stand over hight and saddle clearance for technical riding which means I need a long post. P2 made mine 400mm in length which was not an option for most of the other makers. Also with the small bike and long post I thought the inherent flex in a longer post would also further contribute to stiction if I were to go with the telescoping design. I have had no problems with my florets as many have comented on. Maybee because I am a light weight @ 145lbs or maybee I havent had it long enough. I wonder if those that have compained about the florets have followed the tourqueing and greasing instuction for saddle instilation as mentioned in the manual. I have only had the bike out 10 or so times with this set up but so far I am very impressed. I can't see myself buying another full suspension bike any time soon. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
JOSEPH
a Racer
from AUSTIN, TX USAA
Date Reviewed: March 14, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | FLATCREEK | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | WEIGHT, DAMPNING, COMFORT | | Weaknesses: | FLORETS REPLACED 3 TIMES IN 6 MONTHS, CONSTANTLY CREAKING,
WHEN FLORETS STRIP SEAT NOSE GOES STRAIGHT UP, AND BIKE IS
UNRIDABLE. MOUNTING SEATS WITH SIDES THAT EXTEND BELOW RAILS
MAKES MOUNTING EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. SEAT MOUNTING IS ITS OVERALL WEAKNESS. GET RID OF FLORETS. | | Similar Products Used: | CANE CREEK THUD BUSTER. QUITER, MORE DURABLE, LESS COMPLICATED SEAT MOUNTING. WORTH THE WEIGHT DIFFERENCE.
LACK OF DAMPNING NOT NOTICED OFF ROAD. | | Bike Setup: | 99 TREK PRO ISSUE OCLV, XTR, SID SL, CANE CREEK WHEELS,
BONTRAGER TI SADDLE. | | Bottom Line: | THE MANUFACTURER MUST NOT READ REVUES OR THE FLORET PROBLEM
WOULD HAVE BEEN CURED BY NOW. I WISH I COULD GET MY MONEY
BACK. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian
a Weekend Warrior
from Chattanooga
Date Reviewed: January 6, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Smooth, plush ride | | Weaknesses: |
Broke after 3 months. (strangely, It continued to work even after it broke0 | | Similar Products Used: |
none | | Bike Setup: |
Fisher Paragon, Judy XC | | Bottom Line: | This post worked extremely well for 3 months. It really is smooth and takes the edge off of hits. After 3 months, I noticed a clicking noise, but it continued to work. Upon close inspection, I discovered that the front support (dont know how else to describe it.)was broken.I sent it back to the factory for replacement. It took many weeks (too long), but I have it back now. I got so used to riding without it that I have not put it back on the bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Donal Fitterer
a Cross-Country Rider
from Ithaca, NY
Date Reviewed: December 10, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
Shindagin | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Takes the hits and doesn't pogo. | | Weaknesses: |
The seat pivots have worn causing excessive lateral movement. I am not sure how much longer the post will hold out. | | Similar Products Used: |
Full suspension Proflex 857 | | Bike Setup: |
Seven frame, Noleen front shock, XTR components, Mavic 517 rims, Mythos tires | | Bottom Line: | I could not ride as fast as comfortably as I do now without it. I don't like how much it has worn in less than a year. I hope to send it back to the company and have them fix the pivots. They were very good about sending me replacement florets. Those have worked very well. See my April review. We have alot of roots and rocks in this area and the seatpost has done it's job. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a Weekend Warrior
from Mountain View, CA
Date Reviewed: November 6, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
When it’s working properly, the power post seems like the best suspension seat post available, primarily due to the hydraulic dampening. I haven’t had the chance to use a Thudbuster, but I recently put a Rock Shox pogo style post on my wife’s bike. Out of the box, the Rock Shox feels like no suspension at all compared to the Moab. There are some tuning options I have yet to try on the Rock Shox, but I can’t imagine it will improve all that much compared to the Moab. | | Weaknesses: |
Base on my experience, there are maintenance and reliability issues to consider before buying a Moab. My first post started squealing quite loudly after only 10 miles – kind of like two young newlyweds on a cheap mattress. The P2 folks replaced it without question. The second post actually lasted for quite awhile until the dampening cartridge became intermittent. The post felt pretty odd when the damping went away, which makes me somewhat suspicious of non-hydraulically damped posts. The second P2 Moab also had a lot of clicks and pops I never could get rid of. The P2 folks replaced the second post with no questions asked. The third post has held up pretty well, although it too makes numerous clicking noises (the Moab is not a post for folks who demand a quiet bike). However, a few months ago the post started to make squealing sounds reminiscent of the first post. This time instead of sending it back, I lubed the shaft under the damping cartridge. It was the only place on the post that wasn’t already full of Judy butter from the factory, so I guessed that was the source of the noise. At this point the post seems to have settled down and is behaving quite well. | | Similar Products Used: |
Rock Shox Mountain Post | | Bike Setup: |
'99 Specialized M2 Comp | | Bottom Line: | Something to keep in mind is that a suspension seatpost is not a substitute for dual suspension. It only offers increased comfort – it does not offer the increased performance of good dual suspension design. Overall, I don't know what to think in terms of the Moab. When it's working, it works well. I can understand why Bicycling gave it a five star rating. However, it has also been quite frustrating at times due to reliability and maintenance problems. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
retro
a Cross-Country Rider
from chicago
Date Reviewed: October 19, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
cap sauer holding | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
performance, weight, quality | | Weaknesses: |
not yet | | Similar Products Used: |
none | | Bike Setup: |
stumpjumper, carbon sl, crossmax, giro nisene | | Bottom Line: | Be seated, please. You may hammer, if you like. Be sure to bump up your tire pressure for a little...extra speed. If you feel you've gained a bit of weight, change your underwear. In fact--change your underwear. Accept a gentle vibromassage of your hindquarters as the P2 Powerpost removes undesired wrinkles and lumps. Welcome to a new millennium of hardtail riding from the folks at P2. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt Johnson
a Racer
from Dayton, TN
Date Reviewed: September 19, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
tsali, NC | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Worked Great, Nice suspension, very plush | | Weaknesses: |
Expensive. Developed some side to side play within first year, and then broke on me during a race. | | Similar Products Used: |
None | | Bike Setup: |
Fisher Big Sur | | Bottom Line: | If it can't last a year and breaks during a race, its not worth that kind of money. 5 stars for how it worked minus 3 for breaking | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ralph
a Cross-Country Rider
from Manhattan Beach, CA
Date Reviewed: July 15, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
Mr. Toad's wild ride (Big Bear, CA) | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Very plush
Effective rebound damping
Easily adjustable preload
Durable so far
390g | | Weaknesses: |
None found so far | | Similar Products Used: |
Rock shox seatpost | | Bike Setup: |
Raleigh M800, Marzocchi Superfly, ESP9.0 | | Bottom Line: | This thing is the bomb. Light, plush, controlled rebound. Looks better than most suspension seatposts imho. Doesn't pogo like the Rochshox I tested. It's built very well and has held up fine over some very rough terrain for a year so far. You can adjust the stiffness very easily by just turning a dial at the base of the post. I can't think of anything negative to say about it. I won't own another hardtail without one. Steve, you can buy it directly from P2, they're in Torrance, CA, at 310-325-6977. five chilis! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve Jones
a Cross-Country Rider
from Goodview, Va
Date Reviewed: June 16, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Bottom Line: | I am lookig to buy a seatpost suspension post. Can anyone tell me where to get in touch with P2 as I have looked everywhere and can't find them. Not even on the MTBR links. Please E-mail me or respond here and thank you. Steve Jones | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cocheese
a Cross-Country Rider
from Shreveport, LA
Date Reviewed: June 13, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Smooth travel
Really takes the edge off the bumps | | Weaknesses: |
Adjusting seat position | | Similar Products Used: |
None | | Bike Setup: |
Litespeed Owl hollow
and Rockshox w/Englund | | Bottom Line: | I would recommend this product to anyone that wants/needs a sus. seat post. It turns a prostate-killing hardtail into a much more comfortable machine. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ED RAMIREZ
a Cross-Country Rider
from ASHEVILLE,NC
Date Reviewed: May 27, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
BENT CREEK TRAILS IN PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
TAKES THE EDGE OFF MOST HITS. ADDS VERY LITTLE EXTRA WEIGHT. | | Weaknesses: |
ADJUSTING SADDLE ANGLE DIFFICULT | | Similar Products Used: |
NONE | | Bike Setup: |
DBR WITH ANSWER SX TI | | Bottom Line: | IF YOU CAN BE PATIENT WITH THE INITIAL INSTALLATION AND SETUP YOU WILL BE JUSTLY REWARDED. I AGREE THAT THE FLORET SYSTEM IS QUESTIONABLE BUT IF INSTUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED SPECIFICALLY YOU CAN GET BY. MY ADVICE IS TO ORDER SEVERAL PAIRS OF THE FLORETS WHEN YOU ORDER SEATPOST.THE SEATPOST PERFORMS VERY WELL AND ALLOWS YOU TO REMAIN IN THE SADDLE OVER MOST SMALL AND MODERATELY SIZED HITS.A NICE ADDITION TO YOUR HARDTAIL ESPECIALLY FOR CROSS COUNTRY USE WHERE YOU DON'T WANT THE EXTRA WEIGHT. I RECOMMEND IT. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andy D
a Cross-Country Rider
from Plymouth, MI
Date Reviewed: May 27, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
Moraine State Park, Pittsburgh, PA | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Quality construction, low weight, customer service. | | Weaknesses: |
Price | | Similar Products Used: |
No other suspension seatposts, but did previously own a full-suspension before hardtail/suspension-seatpost combo | | Bike Setup: |
Litespeed, RShox | | Bottom Line: | I'm a convert. By being able to remain in the saddle more often, allowing the shock to suspend my weight, the bike remains planted on the ground much more than with a standard seat post. Without the post, I would have to lift off out of the saddle often, especially over moderate-sized rocks/roots/dips, and the bike would jump around beneath me more often. It does take the edge off small to moderate bumps, but you still have to use your own suspension (knees & elbows) on the bigger hits, which is no problem. I previously owned a full-suspension bike w/1994-era suspension design. I wore that bike out after 4 years and wanted to go with a simpler, lighter, and hopefully more durable hardtail even though I liked how the full-susp mac-strut design performed on climbs & x-country riding. The seatpost/hardtail combo has been great after a few rides and hopefully will remain as such. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Don Fitterer
a Cross-Country Rider
from Ithaca, NY
Date Reviewed: April 30, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
Shidagin | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Well made except for the florets. | | Weaknesses: |
Florets and getting an allen wrench underneath the side of the seat. | | Similar Products Used: |
none | | Bike Setup: |
Sola Seven with Noleen Elite forks | | Bottom Line: | Great product except for the florets. Really tighten down on the allen screw. I rode on Monday and was really frustrated with the seat slipping several times. Now have to order new florets to correct the problem. Paid $150 for my post not $179 | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a Cross-Country Rider
from Tewksbury, MA
Date Reviewed: April 19, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
Lynnwoods | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
effective damping
seamless travel
robust, light design
overall comfort
ease/range of adjustability
low maintenance | | Weaknesses: |
concern over wearing pivots (no problems yet) | | Similar Products Used: |
use xcr | | Bike Setup: |
if deluxe | | Bottom Line: | Originally I was skeptical, but have since changed my opinion. Any hardtail rider interested in more comfort, at no expense of performance, should consider this product. In fact, the Moab has enhanced my riding - allowing me to stay seated longer while modulating weight fore and aft during challenging ascents. My fellow riders are tired of hearing the raves I bestow upon it - it's simply that good. As a result it's become the single most important component on my bike. I've had no problem adjusting to the slight changes in cockpit length while seatpost is active. Needless to say I'm pleased - very pleased... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David Taylor
a Weekend Warrior
from Manhattan Beach, C
Date Reviewed: April 15, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
Santa Monica Mnts. | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
No Stiction, Fluid Travel | | Bike Setup: |
Specialized Stump Jumber
Rock Shox | | Bottom Line: | Great Solution for alternative rear suspension. Never thought a suspension post would do the trick. But hey these guys are on to something...!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael Mejia
a Weekend Warrior
from Berkeley
Date Reviewed: April 12, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
Bayview | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
No stiction. Very adjustible. Fluid motion. | | Weaknesses: |
I have questions about the durability/tension on the synthetic mounting florets | | Similar Products Used: |
Rockshock | | Bike Setup: |
Fisher Aquila, LX, Synchros SC tires | | Bottom Line: | The best improvement on my ride since V brakes. It is amazing how much surface vibration comes through a hardtail and how nearly all of that dissapears with this post. I love the movement of the parallelogram; somewhat down and back which I have never found troublesome. I've been on several Pogo type seat posts and they are awful; their compression changes your peddle stroke and the hit motion and the direction of travel conflict; sort of like driving a nail crooked.
The post is a breeze to adjust with a twist of a bottom bolt and further, with a mix of elastomers if you want to get fancy. At first I thought it would be hard to keep clean but I have found a 6-7 inch length of inner tube pulled from the bottom of th works and over the top pivots keeps almost all of the crud out and in these spring/winter conditions it gave me piece of mindand has kept cleaning/maintainance quite low.
I have 119 miles on this unit through water, muck, mud, pine needles, bare rock, gravel, hardpack, desert sand and even asphalt. I weigh 170 lbs and the unit couldn't be any better matched for what I do. I am not only more comfortable but I am able to keep the rear tire on the ground more for better control over washboard and downhill.
My riding has been progressing nicely and I have been seeing the limitations of my modest ride. I have been shopping for a new ride and was thinking only of a Dual Supension XC. Now I am taking a serious look at a Titanium Hardtail; with my P2 Moab, of course! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Neil
a Cross-Country Rider
from Springfield, IL
Date Reviewed: March 30, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Weight, lack of stiction, performance | | Weaknesses: |
Damping control hard to adjust | | Similar Products Used: |
Rock Shox, USE, Thudbuster | | Bike Setup: |
Team Marin cro-mo hardtail w/ z2 atom bomb | | Bottom Line: | I was strongly considering buying a softtail frameset (dean jester) but I figured I'd shell out the $180 first and see if this would solve my lower back problems. It works much better than I would have ever expected. It soakes up everything from loose gravel to roots to drop offs. I have considerably more control over all types of terain and none of the power loss or weight penality associated with full suspension. The parallelagram design is far superior to any of the telescoping designs and with the damping control your not launched out of you seat like the thudbusters. It may be a little pricier than the other posts but you definitly get what you pay for and besides it still a hell of a lot cheaper than a new frame. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Don Fitterer
a Weekend Warrior
from Ithaca, NY
Date Reviewed: March 25, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
Shindagin | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
The Moab power post seat post is very plush. Two problems though. The seat has twice now fell forward when I was on the nose and took a bump. The serrated pieces that hold the seat level are not very strong and I really have to turn the allen screw tight to keep it from slipping. Not good. Second, the instruction manual states that a seat bag is not recommended. Not good. Now you have to put all your goodies in the water bag. Changing the dampening requires some fairly intense disassembly of the seat post to change. I left it the way it was sent to me and it seems to be fine. I weigh 165-170#. | | Weaknesses: |
Adjusting the dampening.
Seat has slipped twice. | | Bike Setup: |
Seven Sola | | Bottom Line: | Good but expensive. Worried about racing with it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brent
a weekend warrior
from Ogden, Utah
Date Reviewed: March 10, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought this post last summer and I love it. There's almost no weight diff. from my regular post and it eats up the bumps. It's fully adjustable and I have had no stiction like the other suspension posts. I weigh 210lbs so I give it a pretty good workout. I'm glad I did'nt go for the full suspension bike, with this post climbing is smooth and there is no power lost to the suspension. If you have a hardtail get this, in fact if you have a full suspension, lock it out and get this! 5 smokin chilis | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve Witt
a cross-country rider
from San Leandro, Calif.
Date Reviewed: March 5, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Awhile back I read a review on suspension seatposts in Bicycling Magazine. The top rated model was the Moab Suspension Seatpost. I purchased one and received it in mid January. I've been very impressed with the performance of this post.
Although it only has two inches of travel it has made riding my hardtail much more enjoyable. Washboard is no probem. I can sit through it. It's also great on small and medium bumps. You can glide over them and maintain great control. On big hits its OK but not up to my full suspension bike that has 4 of rear travel.
Over the past two months conditions have been very bad. I don't like riding my full suspension bike through all that mud and goo. I taped some plastic rap over the moving parts on the Moab suspension post and have had no problems. When I'm climbing the post helps reduce the uncomfortable jar to your legs when you hit rough spots. On descents the bike feels like a full suspension bike.
Although I love my full suspension bike my Litespeed hardtail with the Moab seatpost has a great balanced feel. You can jam out of the saddle and there is none of that rear flex you get with a full suspension bike.My Litespeed with the Moab post weighs just slightly over 22 lbs. I wish I had discovered the Moab suspension before I laid out the big bucks for my full suspension bike.
I'm giving the post five strong stars. | | Overall Rating: |
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