Originally Posted by dizzydot
...why are carbon seatposts a pain to deal with?
well, there is always the danger of overtightening the seatpost collar, which can cause you to crack the post. many posts come with info that specifies the max amount of force you can use when tightening it. also, even when you tighten the seatpost collar correctly, the post can tend to slip down a little bit while you are riding. this is pretty easily solved by putting a piece of electrical tape around the seatpost, just above the seatpost collar. the tape will prevent the seatpost from sliding, and it will also mark the height, so if you are changing seatposts, it will be easy to get your saddle at the right height again.
so, they are just more high maintenance than a non-carbon post...