Need a good lightweight seatpost in 30.9
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Subject says it all! I've been out of Mtn biking for a while, and what I currently have (Thompson Elite Setback) needs to be replaced with a zero, or smaller setback post. I also want something black to match my frame (Sworks aluminum). I've looked at a few different options - crank brothers cobalt 3, easton EC90, raceface Next, and none seem to be that great. I could always order another Thomson in black, with 0 setback, but the thing just looks so boring. Any other good options out there? I'm 195 lbs, so super light weight need not apply. I also will probably use a quick release, so I'm mildly concerned about torquing a carbon post properly - not even sure if this is an issue these days or not.
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Whats wrong with the ec90? I had a 30.9 zero offset at one time and iirc it was like 180g with ti hardware. Pretty light and adds some comfort to the ride
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Well, I really liked the EC90 too, then I looked at reviews here and there; on MTBR specifically. There were a few that said the clamp was poor, and that the post slipped under "proper torque" rates. You guys obviously don't have those issues? What about using a QR with a carbon post. Anything to really worry about? I mean you dial in that QR tension once, and hopefully every time you loosen/tighten, its the same torque.
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I'm a big fan of carbon seat posts. The little bit of flex they offer feels great on a hardtail.
I've been using a KCNC Scandium Ti pro lite Seatpost for about a year now (around 5000km offload) and it has performed well. 148g for my 30.9mm version uncut.
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The cycle king new ultimate is nice, 188grams for $70 shipped. Carbon post with ti head and hardware. The full carbon version is $100 and 140 grams. Weights for 30.9 400mm.
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Thompson Elite on my FS trail bike - as it gets hammered, EC90s on my FS Race bike, & 29er HT.
All my bikes are carbon - I've never had any issue with any carbon seatposts or anything else.
The Thompson is a nightmare to change saddles on, the EC90 is 2 mins.
I've never tried the Thompson Masterpiece. Is it better/lighter than the Elite ?
All my bikes are carbon - I've never had any issue with any carbon seatposts or anything else.
The Thompson is a nightmare to change saddles on, the EC90 is 2 mins.
I've never tried the Thompson Masterpiece. Is it better/lighter than the Elite ?