[edubfromktown]

1. Carbon setback
2. Carbon straight
3. Dropper
4. Metal setback
5. Metal straight

 

[GFAthens]

Thus far metal straight, but I've yet to try a carbon seatpost, and I have no need for a dropper.

 

[TrailNut]

titanium setback of high quality, Made in USA (or Taiwan)

 

[blunderbuss]

Thomson. Straight or setback depends on the seat angle of the frame it's used on.

 

[stratosrally]

Even tho' I've always used alum setback posts, I was curious if a carbon version might give a little "good" flex?

 

[S_Trek]

Straight adamantium:thumbsup:

 

[the-one1]

Straight adamantium:thumbsup:

That's nothin'. Only Unobtanium for me.

 

[pointerDixie214]

Straight Thomson.

 

[edubfromktown]

I've got a setback Thomson and contemplate carbon on occasion...

 

[dexetr30]

I had an Easton carbon setback last season on my MTB. The rail clamps broke on the first ride. The post itself however was fine. For some reason though, I'll won't go back to carbon on the mtb's. For my roadie SS it's great and I've never had a problem. I'm sticking with metal setbacks for mtb.

 

[kapusta]

1. Carbon setback
2. Carbon straight
3. Dropper
4. Metal setback
5. Metal straight

Straight or setback have to do with getting the right fit. It will vary from bike to bike. It's like asking how much exposed seatpost one prefers (depends on the seat tube length).

 

[edubfromktown]

Straight or setback have to do with getting the right fit. It will vary from bike to bike. It's like asking how much exposed seatpost one prefers (depends on the seat tube length).

Precisely what I intended... the results should give a good indication of the relative popularity of seatpost materials plus what percentage of people needed something offset for a better fit.

 

[006_007]

Precisely what I intended... the results should give a good indication of the relative popularity of seatpost materials plus what percentage of people needed something offset for a better fit.

What if I have three of the items listed, plus one unlisted?

 

[John Kuhl]

Thomson straight Masterpiece.

Best, John

 

[Thehemiman]

Easy, what ever is the cheapest and still works.

 

[Flats]

What a strange poll. Not sure what sort of useful info the OP plans to glean from the results.

That having been said, I am still posting a response. Some frames demand offset, others don't. My last two or three frames have demanded it, but I'm cheap and go alloy. Interested in carbon, but I hear that s**t breaks and the splinters go straight to your heart.

 

[Lelandjt]

I have no need for a dropper.

You have no idea.......
Or, your name refers to living in Athens, GA and you have no hills.

 

[perttime]

Straight or setback depends on the seat angle of the frame it's used on.

I have straight on one bike, set back on another. Both alu.

 

[Rad Rider 415]

Strait metal one that flexes and makes my 29er feel like a Full Suspension.

 

[rockerc]

I prefer one that keeps the saddle where it needs to be under my bum so I can concentrate on riding...