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Good/decent seatpost $20 and under?

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Old 02-20-12 | 10:28 PM
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Good/decent seatpost $20 and under?

I'm in the hunt for a seatpost (preferably black) $20 and under for my Kilo. I saw a "Kalloy" brand on Amazon with 5/5 stars for around $14; any additional input about them? Build quality, durability, not so much about weight but I'd consider it. A seatpost is just a seatpost to me honestly; something to keep me on my bike while I ride it. I don't want something too fancy anyway, just something simple.

Thanks for opinions ahead of time.
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Old 02-20-12 | 10:34 PM
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kalloy make most heavy cheap seatposts.

they're heavy as balls but i also don't think you have to worry about them breaking.

get one with two bolts. i liked my xlc one just fine.
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Old 02-20-12 | 10:43 PM
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The XLC doesn't have a saddle clamp does it? Unless you could buy one that's already on it, other than that, you'd probably have to just get the clamp separately right? Yeah, I read reviews about the kalloy being heavy, but anything around 2-5lbs is fine with me.
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Old 02-20-12 | 10:53 PM
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Kalloy sp248 is pretty good. There are no notches to limit the angle adjustment of the saddle. Plus, they look good unlike other posts at the same price range
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Old 02-20-12 | 11:04 PM
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have a Kalloy sp248 on the gfs 722. no complaints
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Old 02-20-12 | 11:07 PM
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So I could adjust the angle for the SP248? Looks like I'm headed there right now.
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Old 02-20-12 | 11:30 PM
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it is pretty much a copy of some Campy seat posts
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Old 02-21-12 | 12:00 AM
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Ah alright thank you. I'll go for the SP248 then. Thank you guys.
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