Which comfort seatpost?
06-21-18 | 01:40 AM
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Which comfort seatpost?
I'm after a comfort seatpost at a reasonable price (under 100 GBP = 131 USD = 114 EUR).
Key requirements:
I have the Specialized CG-R on one bike but it's not available in 31.6mm and is over my budget anyway. Something along those lines would be ideal.
I've had a Thomson Elite before but that is designed mainly for strength rather than comfort.
Key requirements:
- 31.6mm diameter
- 350mm to 375mm length
- Easy saddle adjustment (tilt, fore-and-aft)
- Flex / bump absorption for comfort
- 0 to 15mm offset
I have the Specialized CG-R on one bike but it's not available in 31.6mm and is over my budget anyway. Something along those lines would be ideal.
I've had a Thomson Elite before but that is designed mainly for strength rather than comfort.
06-21-18 | 07:50 AM
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Are your tires wide and supple?
I'm after a comfort seatpost at a reasonable price (under 100 GBP = 131 USD = 114 EUR).
Key requirements:
I have the Specialized CG-R on one bike but it's not available in 31.6mm and is over my budget anyway. Something along those lines would be ideal.
I've had a Thomson Elite before but that is designed mainly for strength rather than comfort.
Key requirements:
- 31.6mm diameter
- 350mm to 375mm length
- Easy saddle adjustment (tilt, fore-and-aft)
- Flex / bump absorption for comfort
- 0 to 15mm offset
I have the Specialized CG-R on one bike but it's not available in 31.6mm and is over my budget anyway. Something along those lines would be ideal.
I've had a Thomson Elite before but that is designed mainly for strength rather than comfort.
06-21-18 | 10:28 AM
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This is probably the best of those type seatposts I have tried, so much so that I bought one. It is less suspension and more isolation but it really works well. They make a carbon version if you are more weight concerned. Yes I understand the seatpost is above the price you gave but it does the best job for sure.
https://cirruscycles.com/products/kinekt-2-1-aluminum
https://cirruscycles.com/products/kinekt-2-1-aluminum
06-21-18 | 07:38 PM
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Not sure of the offset, but could be worth finding out:-
https://www.biketone.cz/carbon-ultra...6-mm_d199.html
https://www.biketone.cz/carbon-ultra...6-mm_d199.html
06-22-18 | 01:22 AM
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I found the Fizik Cyrano R1 at a 72% discount. Great reviews on the ride quality and it's a carbon seatpost, although its weight is high. It's 400mm so I might have to cut an inch off.
06-22-18 | 01:54 AM
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This is probably the best of those type seatposts I have tried, so much so that I bought one. It is less suspension and more isolation but it really works well. They make a carbon version if you are more weight concerned. Yes I understand the seatpost is above the price you gave but it does the best job for sure.
https://cirruscycles.com/products/kinekt-2-1-aluminum
https://cirruscycles.com/products/kinekt-2-1-aluminum
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06-22-18 | 02:35 AM
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Before you spend a bunch of money, try this. Works great and is available in 31.6.
https://www.amazon.com/Zoom-HARMONY-.../dp/B076G82G9H
https://www.amazon.com/Zoom-HARMONY-.../dp/B076G82G9H
06-22-18 | 02:46 AM
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Before you spend a bunch of money, try this. Works great and is available in 31.6.
https://www.amazon.com/Zoom-HARMONY-.../dp/B076G82G9H
https://www.amazon.com/Zoom-HARMONY-.../dp/B076G82G9H
Fizik Cyrano R1 Seatpost | Chain Reaction Cycles
Almost too good to be true so I'll see if it turns up!
06-22-18 | 05:08 AM
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For comfort, smaller diameter seatposts are better. Get a shim and 27.2mm carbon post.
The length you require is longer than the Ergon CF3, which would otherwise be a desirable option.
The length you require is longer than the Ergon CF3, which would otherwise be a desirable option.
06-22-18 | 09:21 AM
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There's also this: https://redshiftsports.com/
06-22-18 | 09:52 AM
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Only putting out 'under 100 GBP' ? see if you can find a used USE,
a spring and elastomer seat post made in UK.
they made a 25.0 & a 27.2 mm and offered a series of machined shim sleeves
for other seat tube ID requirements..
I am using their 25,0 ID, 27,2 OD shim sleeve to re use the <C> seat post
out of my AlAn ..
a spring and elastomer seat post made in UK.
they made a 25.0 & a 27.2 mm and offered a series of machined shim sleeves
for other seat tube ID requirements..
I am using their 25,0 ID, 27,2 OD shim sleeve to re use the <C> seat post
out of my AlAn ..
06-25-18 | 10:34 AM
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