Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Decent 26.8 carbon post?

So far allI can find in carbon posts for my Kilo are these.....

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/12720-275_SETAC4-3-Parts-68-Seatposts/Clamps/Sette-APX-Carbon-Seatpost.htm

And aparently Easton makes one also but its not available anywhere.

Nitto NJSP 72

Last time I checked the ordering form Thomson Elite came in all sorts of weird sizes. If you need carbon specifically you might try FSA.

treat yourself. go titanium.

Bump....

Thompson is the only company in existence that makes seat posts. Trust no other. Sort of like Chris King is the only headset maker on the planet.

Thompson is the only company in existence that makes seat posts. Trust no other. Sort of like Chris King is the only headset maker on the planet.

you owe thomson an apology for that example.

26.8 is NOT a common size and you won't find other Carbon post really. The Sette Edge post are nice and pretty decent quality. If you can live without setback, then get it.

it is now a common size in the realm of fixed gears.

it is now a common size in the realm of fixed gears.
AS far as I know just the Kilos and SE?

Soma, Pake EAI, Raliegh, Sulry, Schwinn, Spec, Trek, Cinelli, Jamis and others use 27.2 in their Track frames.

Why not just go 27.0 or even better 27.2. Some of the most common smaller size posts.

27.2 being the most common, followed by 31.6.

Nitto makes them. that woudl be my choice

Nitto makes them. that woudl be my choice

Nitto makes carbon? He has for CARBON, not Aluminum. :rolleyes:

Nitto makes carbon? He has for CARBON, not Aluminum. :rolleyes:

who gives a ****.
i bet he has deep Vs and wanting a carbon post.

who gives a ****.
i bet he has deep Vs and wanting a carbon post.
Huh, the OP dumb*ss! ;)

you have gears in your sig, go away

you have gears in your sig, go away

anyone with gears in their signature is much stupider than you!

26.8 and not 28.6?

Just checking. I made that mistake once.

If it's 28.6, USE's alien is great.

Carbon Race Face in 26.8 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Race-Face-Next-SL-carbon-seatpost-26-8-350mm_W0QQitemZ200402329042QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2ea8e8ddd2)... ZZzzZZzz...

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this is just as light as carbon. but not carbon. if you're looking for the lightness, get this. if you're looking for the vibration dampening qualities, this is aluminum, so keep looking

http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=7528&currency=USD

the crabon easton EA70 comes in 26.8

http://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?ID=79904

you owe thomson an apology for that example.

Adriano,

Ha ha. Hey, I think the world of Chris King headsets. I'll agree that Thompson takes seat posts to a level not seen before. Absolutely no other production item even comes close.

who gives a ****.
i bet he has deep Vs and wanting a carbon post.

not veeps,CXP22s....but Im looking for comfort since I dont drive anymore,the bike is a daily ride+/- 20 miles a day.

just for an idea her it is........

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s211/boozymcliverrot/DSC01418.jpg

Im looking for comfort

new saddle first?

not veeps,CXP22s....but Im looking for comfort since I dont drive anymore,the bike is a daily ride+/- 20 miles a day.

just for an idea her it is........

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s211/boozymcliverrot/DSC01418.jpg
CF post in not going to give you any more comfort to be totally honest! This comes form a guy who's road bike is all carbon.
You want comfort? 25-28c tires, I nice saddle and a Titanium post!! It will flex a little and give and has vibration dampening qualities. I used on on the MTB hard tail for years and a HUGE difference.

A smaller diameter post like 26.8 will flex a a lot.

you have gears in your sig, go awayAnd your an IDIOT and have zero idea what your talking about.

i do know that bike has to be too small for him with a stem that long...

I'm not sure if I should first suggest a front brake or to lay those bricks flat and put the pedal on them to keep from scratching up his BB shell.

i do know that bike has to be too small for him with a stem that long...
Oh really? Now I know you know NOTHING about bikes. Why, because he is not a hipster riding a 60mm stem and risers?

How about me?

This a 120mm!
http://light-bikes.com/BikePhotos/web_pics/madison/madison_syntace.jpg

Frame too small? :rolleyes: :crash:

http://light-bikes.com/BikePhotos/web_pics/madison/madison_08_20_09.JPG

not veeps,CXP22s....but Im looking for comfort since I dont drive anymore,the bike is a daily ride+/- 20 miles a day.

just for an idea her it is........
If comfort is your goal wider tires will do a lot more than a new seatpost to smooth out the ride. I ride 28mm tires over cobblestone streets with no problems, while 23mm tires are extremely uncomfortable.

Token Mono-Q CF SP's are excellent quality. I put one on my Specialized London Langster 08 model. So cool.

I'm not sure if I should first suggest a front brake or to lay those bricks flat and put the pedal on them to keep from scratching up his BB shell.


I apreciate the help,but I didnt ask about my BB shell or lack of front brake.

To the people who answered my question about a 26.8 post,thank you.

If comfort is your goal wider tires will do a lot more than a new seatpost to smooth out the ride. I ride 28mm tires over cobblestone streets with no problems, while 23mm tires are extremely uncomfortable.

I agree.but Im running 700x28 Specialized All Conditions now.

I agree.but Im running 700x28 Specialized All Conditions now.

If I'm not mistaken those are famous for a rough ride, aren't they?

Not really bad ride,but I run them at around 80 psi instead of the max.If i run then around 110/115 psi its like riding on a covered wagon.

Not really bad ride,but I run them at around 80 psi instead of the max.If i run then around 110/115 psi its like riding on a covered wagon.

Next time you might want to try some Conti 4 Seasons, I've found they have a very nice ride even at 115psi. They have made a world of difference in both my comfort and speed.

That Sette one looks pretty decent. It has a 2-bolt design somewhat similar to a Thomson. Real lightweight too at only 230g. I say go for it, and then write your own review later in this thread.

go campy record they have carbon seat posts and they probably make them in the size your looking for.

i do know that bike has to be too small for him with a stem that long...

It's stupid to think you can tell a person's fit without seeing them on the bike, and it's even worse to think a stem of that size is outside the range of normal bike fit. Maybe time to chill on the judgements dude

So far allI can find in carbon posts for my Kilo are these.....

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/12720-275_SETAC4-3-Parts-68-Seatposts/Clamps/Sette-APX-Carbon-Seatpost.htm

And aparently Easton makes one also but its not available anywhere.

I would take your bike to an LBS to confirm the size of your current post using calipers. Another member with a Kilo took his to get measured and his post was 27.2 despite the website listing it as 26.8. It would appear that there is a good chance the geometry measurements on a BD bike are as made up as the "list prices" are.

I have a cheap forte 26.8 post in there now. I was just looking for somthing a lil more comy.

That Sette one looks pretty decent. It has a 2-bolt design somewhat similar to a Thomson. Real lightweight too at only 230g.

230g is NOT light!!! :roflmao2:

230g is NOT light!!! :roflmao2:

I meant to say relatively, not real. Consider that my old generic Kalloy seatpost was 350g, the Kalloy Uno I got for an upcoming build is 300g, and both of my long Thomsons are around 230g.