Originally Posted by
I_like_cereal
Actually I meant what I said:
I guess I figure that if I am replacing something I should replace it with something that will weigh less because longevity for a seat post is mute.
as in:
I guess I figure that if I am replacing something I should replace it with something that will weigh less because longevity for a seat post is undiscovered/unrecognized/silent.
ergo - No one really knows how long an AL/Steel/TI seatpost will last. Which is why longevity is undiscovered/unrecognized/silent.
I agree that either word could be used and one may be more appropriate than another.
Back to the OP:
Thompson Masterpiece: 158g for $150
Fizik Cyrano: 221g for $125
Woodman: 144g for $135
Seems like all things being equal the Woodman wins out. I like the Fizik because I can turn it around for a TT position, but I do not TT or see myself TTing. The Thompson is nice, but the Woodman is both cheaper and lighter and both are AL. Granted the Woodman uses a carbon cradle and Thompson does not.
Food for thought I guess.
I have a legal background and in my field moot and mute are common words.
Where the Cyrano really shines is in it's adjustability. The angle and fore/aft are completely independent adjustments.
Also, from the last time I looked at seat posts, make sure you are looking at the same length post - they are often all over the map. If you are worried about weights, that matters to make sure you are comparing apples to apples. If you are *really* worried about weight, you can buy the longest one and figure out the max height line and transfer it after you cut off the excess. WHen I wen through that last year, I was really quite surprised how there was such a small difference in weight between them.
J.