Originally Posted by
dirtyphotons
the difference isn't really noticeable at first, but after thousands of miles and hundreds of adjustments the small parts holding the saddle clamp together usually wear out on the cheap posts (i'm sure there are exceptions).
You know, I don't have to adjust my saddle that often. I put Regals on everything, and I almost always get the setup dialed in during the first long ride or two. I have a $15 Kalloy on my fixed gear that probably has close to 10,000 miles on it, and it's still solid as a rock. I haven't touched the clamp in 5 years or so, and it doesn't even squeak. I'm probably ****ed if I ever have to take it apart, but I don't see that happening unless/until I break the saddle.
Originally Posted by dirtyphotons
posts designated as "micro adjust" (not just thompsons) allow you to change your saddle angle in smaller increments, which can be especially useful with brooks saddles as they sometimes have a pretty small sweet spot between pressing on your junk and sliding you off the front.
This is a good point though.