Hylix Carbon Seatpost - 27.2mm weights + photos
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If you purchased the post that uses oval rails, should be no problem. If you purchased round adapter then you might want to get a hold of the seller. They are now selling the oval adaptors separately.
(Had that problem)
Bought the post came as a round adapter and had to order the oval adaptor to work with my saddle.
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(Had that problem)
Bought the post came as a round adapter and had to order the oval adaptor to work with my saddle.
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Well it was fun while it lasted, but I switched back to my alloy seatpost. I rode the Hylix seatpost for about 2 months (round clamps). After a month I realized the saddle kept slipping so I constantly needed to adjust it so the saddle would not lean back too much. Then on a short after work ride I rode off a sidewalk and heard a crack. After that I could not tighten the adjuster anymore which meant it was nearly impossible to keep the saddle level. I had to ride back semi standing[emoji23]
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toshi wrote:NoBlink wrote:Just received mine today. 31,6 and setback
Are the clamps on this particular Hylix post safe for use with typical 7x9 carbon rails?
The trek/bontrager ears are the easiest option to get hold of- use them.
I think there's 2 different versions for oval rails though.
Official cafe stop tester
Bought the 27.2 setback version over the weekend, now I'm seeing more and more iffy experiences with them.
Still planning on giving it a shot, I'll post images/ride report soon.
Still planning on giving it a shot, I'll post images/ride report soon.
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I put a hylix 31.8 with offset on my mountain bike and it would not keep the seat in a fixed position. Was slipping every ride. I even tried carbon paste in the round part where the seat clamp interfaces with the round hole but it didn’t solve the problem. I’m 185 lbs.
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Post arrived yesterday. Ship time was about what they said to expect, ~ a month.
Am I crazy, or is this a pretty damn flimsy way to pack a seatpost if you're going to tell me I must strictly adhere to torque numbers when installing it?
Am I crazy, or is this a pretty damn flimsy way to pack a seatpost if you're going to tell me I must strictly adhere to torque numbers when installing it?
^ Mine arrived like that too, there doesn't seem to be any obvious damage.
To add another data point, my 31.6mm zero set-back post at 400mm length was 209g with all hardware.
To add another data point, my 31.6mm zero set-back post at 400mm length was 209g with all hardware.
It's kind of QC check. No damage, passed!
These posts are over built anyway. I used to have one years ago and hated it's clamping system.
These posts are over built anyway. I used to have one years ago and hated it's clamping system.
The new finish is clearly trying to emulate Enve (not that it's a bad thing). Cut about 9cm off mine today and mounted my old Selle Italia SL on it.
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