meaculpa

Hey, I need some advice here, I'd appreciate your opinions.
The post in question was a suspension 27.2mm (came stock w/ my '06volpe), it was inner (traveling) post that snapped. It didn't pop out due to the bag holding it down inside the hollow shaft. The stress from my loaded carradice bag + a recent spill from an icy pothole seems to be the culprit. The break is at the weld.

Can you recommend a replacement post. The local shop has Bontrager Carbons on closeout (@$75) but a buddy of mine insists I get a Thomson. I found one on sale for $60 just today. If you had a choice, given my requirements (365 10 mile-commute, light touring w/ the saddlebag).
Also, what is the benefit to these angled-back shaped post?

I want to order a new post ASAP so I can get back in the saddle, no pun intended.
Thanks.

supcom

Curious that you assign blame to a little weight in the Carradice bag but not to the large human sitting on the saddle.

Most likely, the impact of the crash is solely responsible for the failure.

I would buy a simple aluminum seatpost. I've never had a problem with one.

meaculpa

My feeling is that the heavy weight hanging off the seat loops jerking sideways was what defeated the weld inside the post. But whatever...if it was me or me + bag or....who cares? It broke. I want to pick-up a new post and a someone said take advantage of this sale. The aluminum posts will probably be just fine. But I heard really good things about both carbon (for damping effect) and Thomson (well-made, never breaks, made in USA).
Thanks Supcom.

JanMM

Simple alloy seatposts don't break, generally.

meaculpa

So there is basically no advantage with the Thomson besides it reputed super-duper durability, right?
And the 'damping-effect' from carbon is not worth the extra buck, if I read you right.

Berg417448

I've had several different carbon posts on different bikes through the years. Truthfully, I never found any "damping effect" for the carbon posts. Just buy a good quality aluminum post.

v1k1ng1001

Thomson, no question. I've had mine for 10 years and it's fantastic.

Forget the Bontragers. If you're snapping posts you don't wanna go carbon

paulimym

I have seen a Bontragers carbon post snapped on a road bike, another person who is about 64kg to 66kg. in weight also snapped his carbon post while riding. I have been using aluminium post for more than 10yrs. without any problem.

mandovoodoo

I can really feel the effect of carbon posts on harsh bikes. On the other hand, I only use a carbon post on a big seat tube bike. We had a bike come with a 27.2 carbon post. Figured it would last 6 months. We were optimistic! I'd go alloy on anything not really fat.

stapfam

Cheap suspension posts are cheap- in cost and Manufacture. I use a Suspension post on the Tandem but Other than that- I can recommend an Aluminium post from Most manufacturers. Want Bling- Pay a lot for ot- Don't want to spend a lot on a post- Then Don't. Any Bike shop will help you out- But The only advantage od a more expensive post is less weight.

As to the C.F.Posts- I have them on the road bikes and they do add a bit of comfort- But I only weigh 150lbs and dont have a big saddle bag on it.

jhota

i've snapped alloy posts. on a rigid mountain bike, riding trails that i wouldn't even walk now that i'm older and wiser. or at least a bigger coward.

meaculpa

Thanks for the feedback. I found a store that sells thompsons for $65 shipped. I am buying for one reason over all others: adjustments. The thompson is the best in this dept. Also, a knowledgeable friend said I can still sell it for $40 some years from now.