I sold my hardtail, but it came stock when I bought my bike. I hated it! I never knew where my seat was. In order to set the correct height when pedaling, I had to set the post high. When I stood, the seat would raise, and was always rubbing my inside thigh. When I was descending, and off the back of the saddle, it was always catching on my shorts.
I do know however, that many people love theirs once they get used to it. I never did! Or, never gave it a chance. I think I rode my bike 3 times with it on, and switched to a regular post!
L8R
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