Looking to replace my seatpost and seat
10-24-06, 10:15 PM
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Looking to replace my seatpost and seat
Ok, I have the stock cannondale "expert" Saddle and seatpost which looks ugly and torn(the seat not the post). I'm looking for a nice upgrade and lightness and I'm not a cheapie! So MTB experts, what can you suggest for me on the seat and post? I was looking at CF seatposts, but am hearing horror stories about them (and I usually like horror stories near Halloween!
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10-24-06, 10:22 PM
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Selle Italia Flite saddle, Thompson Masterpeice Seatpost.
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10-25-06, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by mcoine
Selle San Marco Aspide Composite Saddle (about $300), Thomson Masterpiece post (about $130)
10-25-06, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Quick_Torch C5
Ok, let me reword my phrase "I'm not a cheapie" w/ "I'm not frugal, but look for the best bang-for-buck parts"! $430(retail, I'm sure) is a little high considering I got the whole bike(C-dale Jekyll, Hope Mini hydros, mavic wheels/michelin mud tires, race face dues headset, Marzocchi Bomber) for $600! I thank you for your suggestions, though! Any seatposts/seats suggestions for under $250(retail)?
I've just ordered a Thomson Elite seatpost and WTB Laser V Stealth saddle for about $150 before shipping. I love WTB saddles and figured on getting a bombproof seatpost.
10-25-06, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by bewg10
At least the Thompson Masterpiece post!!!! Love mine.
10-25-06, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Quick_Torch C5
How much of a difference will I see between the masterpiece and the elite? Is it worth the extra $$$?
10-25-06, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by santiago
Fart before you get on the bike and you've saved yourself the price difference between the Elite and Masterpiece.
10-25-06, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Quick_Torch C5
WOW, I never thought I'd say to myself, "flatulence IS money in the bank!"
- Masterpiece costs about $60 more than the Elite
- Elite weighs on average 40g more than the Masterpiece
- Elite is stronger than the Masterpiece.
10-25-06, 02:30 PM
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Thompson elite 89$ on jenson. Selle Italia, you could find it somewhere for about the same price. Now you have only spent 180$ on some amazing new parts.
10-25-06, 07:59 PM
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Ok guys, I just won an auction on a selle san marco rever(I think) and a thomson elite seatpost for $81, both in excellent condition, I hope I got a good deal(I usually do ). Thanks for all your help! See ya on the trails!
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If you are riding a hardtail, you should consider a Thudbuster seatpost. Since it gives by design, it is very sturdy. It takes the edge off and allows one to stay seated over bumpy stuff.
