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Not all carbon seat posts are made equally, meaning, I have had big problems with some of the older Easton post and also with the Ritchey one bolt clamp design. If you go with carbon, look for one that isn't super light! I was under 200 lbs. when I had the seat post failures. The FSA SL-K is bullet proof, but is quite a bit heavier than the Easton and Ritchey post. The only thing I look for in a carbon post is some added flex to smooth out a ride, not the weight savings (anymore). Perhaps stick with a light weight aluminum post?
Good luck, Mike