ProFail

Excuse my crass title, but my Speedball is once again failing on epic proportion. That crap will NOT clamp onto my rails. I jumped a small set of stairs (maybe four feet) and my seat flew off and got caught in between my legs. This isn't to much of a problem, just takes a few minutes to pull out my tools and put the seat back on. However, it is somewhat disheartening that a super-expensive seatpost like the Speedball has such a poorly designed clamp. I don't slam my butt onto the seat after a drop either, I just sit down slightly harder than usual.

This wasn't even the main problem today though. While coasting to the rocks at NCSU (good place to practice 180˚ pivots), I sat up, took my hands off the bars and stretched. next thing I know, my seat flies off the post, I fall backwards and my 'nads are being pulled off by my tires. To say the least, it hurt. I also ran over my own foot.

Took that POS Speedball off today and put on my old seatpost. Unfortunately, I stored it incorrectly so I found a dent in it, and had to use my Dad's post. Now I have to go out and get a new one for my bike tommorow. I figure I'll be plain and just get a Thomson Elite.


You disapoint me, Maverick.

never

How does it clamp onto the saddle? The Gravity Dropper uses a Thomson style clamp...super solid and secure.

ProFail

Like that. There's nothing stopping the seat from coming off if you hit the rear or front of the seat too hard (leverage at its worst).

Cheeto

Thomson Elite is great!
No problems at all yet.

MattP.

Nuf said.

Cheeto

^ he's not talking about a seat post clamp, hes talking about the seat rail clamps.
They failed just like my old Bontragers did.

Saw your sig, Those EX8 fuels are awesome. Saw one in the shop today... it was a Womens version though.

MattP.

I am well aware of that. The point of my posting the QR clamp was the fact that I feel Gravity Droppers/Speedballs are unnecessary when one has a QR seat clamp. I know many will disagree, but that's my opinion.

never

On a trail bike, the GD is the way to go!

MattP.

Ah, again, it's personal preference. I've thought about getting one, but always decide against it.

never

When you get one, you'll wonder why you didn't sooner.

BFG

You're an old hand at this marketing bidness.

markhr

I thought so too until I saw an article on the Megavalanche winner who insisted having the remote speedball was a life changing experience.

It's a pity that they have a reputation for jamming, sticking and the clamps not working when the saddle gets knocked. Crankbros/Selle Royal may improve the posts but I'm not holding my breath.

mtnbiker66

I can't say anyhing bad about the Thomson. They're srtong,and light.

Igotta tell ya, the vision I got of you getting your nads ripped off by the rear tire made me LOL out loud!!! You made my morning.

troie

Perhaps you put it on wrong?

junkyard

What does the Grateful Dead have to do with this??

Terrapin Ben

what doesn't the omnipotent grateful dead have to do with anything? and by the way profail, same thinrg happened to me with a different seatpost and put me in the hospital. i feel your pain. imo, risking your balls isn't worth it. get a thomson and a QR clamp. your unborn children will thank you.

rankin116

But will society thank you for saving his unborn children?

ProFail

I'm glad you lol'd at my misfortune, 66. You are a horrible person, 66.

Anyway, I smashed my derailleur today, and that's being fixed first.... It was so worth it IMO, though, since I pulled off the biggest move I've ever done in the process. (Hop onto rock, 90? font pivot to another rock, 90? pivot again onto another rock, roll back, side-hop off, smashy RD)

I guess I'll try to get rid of the SB for a little cash.

@Troie

Negatory, I made sure each clamp was on securely and mega-tight.

Psycle chic

Lol. That's what you get.

ProFail

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Psycle chic

=3

ProFail

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MattP.

Changing seatposts, life changing? All this time I thought getting married, having kids, moving, ect were lift changing. Sounds like a sponsored riding boosting the product.

Cyclist30907654

SHILL!



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bearacuda

So how is that QR seat clamp at dropping your saddle height for that 30 yard section of DH, and then raising it for that 200 yard climb, and then dropping it for that 20 yard descent, and then raising it for that 10 yard stinger climb, etc. all while riding along and not stopping?

Your QR seat clamp vs. GD/Sb/AMP is an apples to oranges comparison fueled by your lack of experience with seatposts that let you adjust saddle height on-the-fly.

Riders interested in an informed opinion should disregard your posts.