Seatpost options
Moderator: robbosmans
I am in search of a seatpost for my Evo Ultimate.
The USE Alien which I really liked the clamp design is only a 10mm setback and it's not enough.
For now I had to put my old 3T Dorico Ltd on the bike but it does not match at all but I need the 25mm of setback.
This means a Thompson setback is out since it is also only 10mm.
I would prefer carbon but most of all something that is light and will match the frame.
The post is 27.2 X 270.
The USE Alien which I really liked the clamp design is only a 10mm setback and it's not enough.
For now I had to put my old 3T Dorico Ltd on the bike but it does not match at all but I need the 25mm of setback.
This means a Thompson setback is out since it is also only 10mm.
I would prefer carbon but most of all something that is light and will match the frame.
The post is 27.2 X 270.
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hey tim, I had to do the same research for my blk/wte evo, I loved the USE but offset wasnt enough and I went for dorivo ltd which actually matches well the frame, its somewhat light and very confy. but clamp sucks so I ordered a ritchey superlogic carbon (though Im a anti ricthey guy). at claimed 148 gr it should do...
plus, you have to get the special clamp kit aftermarket, I had the luck to find the right one on ebay, there are 3 sizes (standard, 8mm, oval 9,6mm which is carbon fizik specialized etc) and two different materials, make sure you get the carbon one..
lighter than that and with 2-2,5cm of setback, I only know of Ax-lightness post and maybe some other german composite brands, but at that price and weight, a Berk combo is usually a better option, plus I seen a few pics of broken ax posts around.
plus, you have to get the special clamp kit aftermarket, I had the luck to find the right one on ebay, there are 3 sizes (standard, 8mm, oval 9,6mm which is carbon fizik specialized etc) and two different materials, make sure you get the carbon one..
lighter than that and with 2-2,5cm of setback, I only know of Ax-lightness post and maybe some other german composite brands, but at that price and weight, a Berk combo is usually a better option, plus I seen a few pics of broken ax posts around.
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Agree USE is lovely but no good without set-back you need. I got job done with a Thomson layback before discovering this which I now have: http://www.pmpbike.net/bike/Seatpost.html"
All the set-back permutations you could need and in all the materials, beautifully engineered - I wanted Ti which is gorgeous, but you may prefer carbon. Probably a seller in UK but I just ordered from Italy. Easy.
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All the set-back permutations you could need and in all the materials, beautifully engineered - I wanted Ti which is gorgeous, but you may prefer carbon. Probably a seller in UK but I just ordered from Italy. Easy.
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Thomson masterpiece is also pretty light. Setback is 16mm.
Here are some specs;
http://www.bikethomson.com/blog/wp-cont ... nsions.pdf
http://bikethomson.com/seatposts/masterpiece/
Here are some specs;
http://www.bikethomson.com/blog/wp-cont ... nsions.pdf
http://bikethomson.com/seatposts/masterpiece/
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My superlogic came in @ 156. Pleased with it, seems to be pretty durable, and adds a bit of comfort.
I am pretty certain the Thompson would not work. I was maxed out on the saddle rails with the USE and still needed at least 20 to 25 more mm setback.
When I changed the post back to the Dorico I went from 60mm on the USE to 80mm and may need to go more when I have my fitter look at me on the bike again.
When I changed the post back to the Dorico I went from 60mm on the USE to 80mm and may need to go more when I have my fitter look at me on the bike again.
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timzcat wrote:I requested information on the PMP. Looks like a nice piece.
As I said before; PMP have vast permutations in various materials and are beautifully engineered. I believe you need an SB27 to get your position right.
I bought what I needed and then shortened to suit but remember that correct position is far more important than a 20 grm weight penalty!
Hope it works out. Good luck.
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