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Originally Posted by Jaredkemp
thanks guys , i would think an integrated seatpost is more aero though mind explaining?
It's not adjustable, and if you ever have to ship the bike, it'll make it difficult to pack. But on the other hand, if your saddle height is dialed in to +-0.5 inches and you don't care about shipping, it is a slick way of getting a really stiff, very light, seatpost built straight into the bike. Lots of custom builders do this because it 1) allows for a lighter frame, and 2) differentiates their frames from mass produced frames.
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