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Martin Young
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: September 26, 2009
Strengths: Looks sharp. Matches the -17 degree WCS stem. Super light.Weaknesses: Slipping made it unusable until I figured out the problem.Bottom Line: purchased this seatpost several months ago. Kept trying it, but slipping problems forced me to but a thomson for my 27.2 bike. Recently picked up another frame and gave the Ritchey another try. I'd tighten the two bolts until I thought they were locked. But again some slippage. Finally looked at all the contact points. I had already medium sanded all the contact points. The problem turns out to be the extrusions that receive the two bolts on the top plate. The casting is too long and wide. No matter how tight you torque the bolts, the actual contact points are only the two small extrusions going through the middle plate and just gouging the a small point on the flat of the seatpost. The only way to prevent this is to use a thicker diameter seat rail, or do what I did. Carefully file (grind) enough off the corner and end of the extrusions so that they do not contact the lower section. This permits the clamping system to make full contact, the way it was originally designed. BTW, no more slipping. I hate buying something new that doesn't work as intended.
Favorite Ride: river ride
Purchased At: Ebay
Similar Products Used: Thomson elite=excellent. FSA carbon=nice but carbon. Suntour Superbe=vintage goodie.
Bike Setup: latest bike is a Tsunami frame with carbon fork and stays. FSA wheels, Ultegra changers and bar end shifters. Richey post and stem.
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coolbiker
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: September 3, 2009
Strengths: looksWeaknesses: slips also after rethighteningBottom Line: Nice looks but it slips and keeps onslipping..........
Favorite Ride: amstel gold
Similar Products Used: 3t Doric
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Steve-a-Reno
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: August 23, 2009
Strengths: Matches other WCS cockpit parts.
It does it's job.
Strength to hold up my 225 pound carcas.Weaknesses: Lightweight/matching parts come at a price.Bottom Line: Bought the WCS post to match my WCS stem and bar. read these reviews about slippage and procured some Finish Line Fiber Grip for the post into the seat tube, the seat rails and seatpost bolts. I'm 225 (losing weight) and neither the seat nor post has moved since install - yes all torques are correct.
Light enough for me and it "matches"!
Favorite Ride: The one I'm on
Purchased At: Online
Similar Products Used: FSA alloy OEM, Specialized carbon over alum OEM, various MTB posts
Bike Setup: 2006 FUJI TEAM.
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Tim
a CommuterDate Reviewed: July 1, 2008
Strengths: Very light.Weaknesses: Slips constantly.Bottom Line: The clamp is useless. The seat slides back constantly. A seatpost is supposed to do one thing, hold the seat in place, and it fails miserably at that. I bought it because I already had Ritchey WCS stem that I got from a friend. When I saw this seatpost on the wall at my LBS I bought it to have a matching set.
PS - I also happen to have a WCS mountain seatpost on my cross bike. I have no complaints about it. It's great.
Favorite Ride: Any
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: Tempe Bicycle
Similar Products Used: Ritchey WCS mountain post. That thing is great.
Bike Setup: blah blah
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Trouble
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: November 3, 2007
Strengths: Not a one.Weaknesses: Steel bolt screwed into an aluminum carrier. Seat tilts on it's own even when torqued to spec.Bottom Line: Difficult to adjust especially while out riding. The tilt likes to move as your tightening the bolts. The seat will move.
The one bolt stripped on me while I was 45 miles from home and I had to cut the ride short and head back, the seat post sucks and it let me down.
I'll make an attempt to have Ritchey replace the aluminum top, if not I'll buy either a FSA, Campy or Easton...I need the 23-25mm of setback. I so wish Thomson had more setback.
Favorite Ride: Mt. Lemmon
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$70.00
Purchased At: Bike Builders
Similar Products Used: Lemond, Thomson, Bontrager
Bike Setup: Custom steel with basic stuff
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