Budget lightweight seatpost options needed

[addictR1]

Just got an AXLightness Europa 27.2 no setback 400 mm and weights in at 135 grm. So long I could cut it by almost 1/3 and still be ok with plenty below. Not the cheapest. Rated at 100 kg rider.

your budget is definitely a lot more than my budget... i would love to get some AXLightness stuff.. but not within reach unless i hit the lotto...

[JerryLook]

And the Chinese post is just as light, it just doesn’t have as much bling.

[commendatore]

Just got an AXLightness Europa 27.2 no setback 400 mm and weights in at 135 grm. So long I could cut it by almost 1/3 and still be ok with plenty below. Not the cheapest. Rated at 100 kg rider.

I’m always trying to balance budget, weight, and major brand reliability, so I appreciate both ends of the spectrum!

[addictR1]

Doh! Got my seatpost delivered today from Aliexpress.. but it doesn’t fit the 31.6...

Also the cradle doesn’t fit probably.






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[JerryLook]

Do you have a digital caliper? Just curious what the post actually measures.

[addictR1]

Do you have a digital caliper? Just curious what the post actually measures.

nope.. but gonna go get one today. also needed to pick up some ball hex wrench

[Squashednuts]

Is this an Elita One seatpost?

[addictR1]

Is this an Elita One seatpost?

Yup. Didn’t get to pick up a digital one, but used the one I have.




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[JerryLook]

It looks like around 31.5mm to me. So why doesn’t it fit?

Edit: I measured mine and I guess it is a little smaller. Still it seems like yours is within the range for a 31.6 post right?

[addictR1]

It looks like around 31.5mm to me. So why doesn’t it fit?

Edit: I measured mine and I guess it is a little smaller. Still it seems like yours is within the range for a 31.6 post right?

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yea that's what i'm wondering as well. gonna try it on another bike and see.

[themidge]

Does it fit in at all? I have a 31.6mm Hylix that didn't fit until I cut it shorter. If you're going to cut it anyway then give it a go.

Super mad I didn't find out about these cheap 31.6 posts that weigh 130g earlier, my Hylix weighs 175g!

[addictR1]

Does it fit in at all? I have a 31.6mm Hylix that didn't fit until I cut it shorter. If you're going to cut it anyway then give it a go.

Super mad I didn't find out about these cheap 31.6 posts that weigh 130g earlier, my Hylix weighs 175g!

you know what.. that's a good idea. i was thinking about that last night. i'll saw it off tonight and see. it's a 400mm one so got plenty to go.

also kinda wished they had the matte finish... maybe will try to sand the section sawed off to see if it'll look better.

[Orbital]

My post was a pretty tight fit but a bit of coaxing helped it. Definitely don’t have to worry about it slipping like my last post with minimal torque.

[addictR1]

It looks like around 31.5mm to me. So why doesn’t it fit?

Edit: I measured mine and I guess it is a little smaller. Still it seems like yours is within the range for a 31.6 post right?

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Well I ordered a digital caliper. It’ll be here tomorrow and I can recheck it


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[JerryLook]

And if the post really is 31.5mm, I’m curious what size the frame seat tube opening is.