Originally Posted by
MarcusT
Apologies, if this subject has been beaten to death, but the search function on this forum is not very helpful.
Looking to replace the alloy seat post on my touring bike. Of course it's 30.8 mm, not the most common size, but do-able. I see the biggest selection for that size is carbon. Some cost $20, others cost $200. Presently looking at what's called 3K carbon.
Any education and opinions would be greatly appreciated, regarding reliability, warnings and any special things to keep in mind.
Thanks
A Google search returns more than 10 pages of seatposts up to $50. The majority of them are aluminum. I'm not sure I would buy a carbon post for less than $50 for a heavy rider to begin with...
Originally Posted by
MarcusT
My apologies, if I gave the impression that I was going carbon for the comfort aspect. It's more of the fact that more carbon posts are available in my size. My current seat post was slightly damaged in a high jump and my heavy weight stripped one of the position grooves. Nothing more. I do not want to spend much. If I find a decent alloy for a reasonable price, I will get it. Just wanted to get some experienced opinions
...This kind of says why. If you damaged a post because of your weight, it would be wise not to go with a post that is more delicate, especially a cheap delicate post. I have one bike with a carbon post but it's a higher end post and I ride really light in the saddle. I have bent a post in the distant past but that was before I learn how to ride with more finesse and less hamhandedness.
Just about any of the alloy seat posts in a Google search will work and work well.