Originally Posted by swisloc

i just don't see how it could possibly be that bad. i could never see having so much weight on my saddle the not only does the seat post shatter, but the top portion snaps off clean and falls away, and in doing so falling down onto a broken post. can you seriously envision a scenario with this happening? i don't see how it's physically possible. and even if that did happen, would not the natural/instinctive reaction be to stand in the pedals...?

but i do appreciate the Fusilli Jerry reference...