Originally Posted by
DiabloScott
Thomson seatposts have a pretty solid reputation for quality. How is it that you think the insertion depth has anything to do with the clamp failure?
Not impossible that you got a defective unit, but more likely you damaged it yourself somehow.
Been using the same one on the same bike for 14 years.
The forums are great place to bring to light products strengths and weaknesses.
You are a fan of this mfg and I understand as I also have my tried and true. Though there is no reason to negatively attribute a messenger with things they did not say OR do in order to defend the reputation of a company.
I adjusted with 4 inch allen wrench in bare hand while on a ride. I was certainly surprised when my little allen wrench broke my $75 seatpost. Prior to that, I was a fan and would recommend the product.
For a 250 pound rider, I would recommend something more robust.