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07-31-07 | 01:00 AM

kordon

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Whats the best post for absorption and vibration dampening?

07-31-07 | 01:02 AM

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Thomson AFAIK. Not positive.

07-31-07 | 01:02 AM

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07-31-07 | 09:42 AM

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07-31-07 | 09:46 AM

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I just added the Specialized S-works Pave SL post to my bike...VERY stiff and great road feel! It has the little zertz inserts up near the seat clamp. I have to say I believe in this technology!

07-31-07 | 10:19 AM

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Thomson AFAIK. Not positive.

Actually, that is incorrect. Thomson is one of the best seatposts available, however it is very stiff. Not good at all at absorbing vibration.

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07-31-07 | 10:42 AM

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Is the S-works all carbon with the insert? or is it like the lower versions on the Allez bikes that are carbon wrapped aluminum?

07-31-07 | 11:16 AM

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Carbon fiber dampens road shock better than aluminum. House brand posts start at $35 or so on sale.

07-31-07 | 11:29 AM

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Is the S-works all carbon with the insert? or is it like the lower versions on the Allez bikes that are carbon wrapped aluminum?

The S-Works is all carbon I believe..not wrapped. It's this one https://specialized.com/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=25327

I had the lessor version originally on the bike....It's amazing to me what a difference it actually makes in the ride!

07-31-07 | 12:21 PM

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Correct tire pressure.

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07-31-07 | 12:34 PM

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Correct tire pressure.

+1 Not always 120 psi. Also there is nothing wrong with 25 cc tires. They will not turn you into a FREDsicle depiste popular belief.

07-31-07 | 09:41 PM

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Correct tire pressure.

And good tires. Tires with higher thread count will ride nicer.

08-06-07 | 09:13 AM

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The tires that came on the bike are Michelin Flash, 28's. I've read a lot of tire threads and still am confused about what would be a good upgrade choice when these wear out.

08-06-07 | 09:51 AM

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Carbon fiber dampens road shock better than aluminum.

While as a general principle of the 2 materials that may make some sense, In my experience switching from an Al post to a CF post made no difference in the ride quality.

With the amount of seat post extended in a typical application, I just don't think it makes much difference.

08-06-07 | 10:15 AM

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The tires that came on the bike are Michelin Flash, 28's. I've read a lot of tire threads and still am confused about what would be a good upgrade choice when these wear out.

What PSI are you running them at? With 28s you can get a pretty plush ride. You may have the pressure to high. Look under tire pressure it's a good place to start.
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/tires.html