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08-10-07, 06:33 AM
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Seatposts...
I've never even thought about buying a new one, but this Bontrager seat post I have is starting to wear pretty severely. Besides weight, what am I really looking for in a seat post? The main thing about the Bontrager I don't like is the one-bolt connection that adjusts the saddle position with respect to tilt, for/aft, and also will release the saddle rails. You have to tighten the living daylights out of the thing in order to not have your saddle's nose tilt up on you every time you hit a little bump in the road. Any good recommendations out there?
08-10-07, 06:46 AM
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08-10-07, 06:53 AM
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08-10-07, 06:55 AM
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You look for the Thomson label on the seatpost, end of discussion
08-10-07, 07:09 AM
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08-10-07, 07:17 AM
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Thought I'd make this thread visual:
Thomson Elite
Thomson Masterpiece
Granted, I don't own either one yet... soon.
Thomson Elite
Thomson Masterpiece
Granted, I don't own either one yet... soon.
08-10-07, 07:37 AM
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Okay. You guys have sold me on the masterpiece. I'm pretty sure I'll get the one with setback. I'm not sure what diameter I need though. Anyone know for a 2004 Trek 2300 off-hand?
