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sjbryson
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: December 26, 2009
Strengths: Overall this has been a great seatpost--no squeaks, never slips, micro-adjustable.Weaknesses: After a few years of hard use, both bolts broke, within a couple months of each other. First one, I had to ride 15 miles of a RR standing. Perhaps it was me overtightening but I don't think so. I think fatigue. I'm a light guy, 140, and don't tend to slam into my saddle. Admittedly, I had the saddle for 8 years.Is it possible to create a bolt that won't break eventually? Probably not, but still give 4/5 because it isn't impossibly perfect.Bottom Line: Except for breaking bolts (admittedly after years of use), this post deserves it's great rep. The dual bolt design is solid,and the finish and milling is superb.
Favorite Ride: Yes!
Purchased At: MTB race prize
Similar Products Used: 80's C-record
Kalloy
Race face x-wing
Bike Setup: Custom steel/ROL wheels/DuraAce/KEO pedals/Fulcrum compact cranks
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Mike T.
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: August 30, 2009
Strengths: Solid saddle mounting. Easy adjustment. Fine adjustment (any angle). Two bolt clamp. One piece head.Weaknesses: For the setback design I'd prefer a curved tube (like the Eriksen) to Thomson's bent shaft. They look like the tube got kinked. Otherwise there are no weaknesses.Bottom Line: This is truly an excellent piece of work. I can't imagine how it could be improved upon. It's easy to mount a saddle and even easier to adjust the saddle angle. None of the toothed adjustment here - you can get the saddle angle just perfect. There can be no slippage either due to the two-bolt clamp. The ribbed finish on the shaft is a great idea and helps to prevent shaft downward slippage.
Similar Products Used: An older Moots Ti (with the infuriating saddle rail clamp). Deda Blackstick. Campagnolo.
Bike Setup: Argon18 Platinum. DuraAce. OP/DA 32h wheels.
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Lorden
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: June 24, 2008
Strengths: Solidity, lightness, seat angle settings.Weaknesses: No height measuresBottom Line: This is a review for the Setback Masterpiece 330mm.
When it arrived it came in a little velvet bag, reminding me of an expensive pair of shoes. This was a very nice touch.
The post itself appears to be very solid. It's very light, and offers very precise settings for the angle of the seat. This is also very nice.
I had some issues with slipping due perhaps to some residual "anti-sieze" (titanium frame with a former titanium post) in the tube - this required a lot of cleaning.
Other than that, I'm very satisfied.
Favorite Ride: hills
Price Paid:
$17000.00
Purchased At: tokyo
Similar Products Used: Van nicholas titanium post.
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roadie92
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: March 30, 2008
Strengths: Its dtrong and highly adjustable.Weaknesses: none that I know ofBottom Line: This is a great seatpost. The thing i like most about it is the adjustments that can be made. You can have it at almost any angle you want it.
Favorite Ride: MS150 Bike Tour
Price Paid:
$80.00
Bike Setup: 20008 Cannondale system six
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Paul
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: March 11, 2007
Strengths: Strong, precise settings.Weaknesses: Not enough setback if you like to be behind the BB more.Bottom Line: Not enough setback for me. With the saddle banged back all the way, I can only get about 2cm behind the bottom bracket.
Appears to be strong and fairly easy to adjust, but just not enough setback.
I've had the best results with my Campagnolo Chorus Ti seatpost (one bolt adjustment, strong, enough setback), but not enough seatpost length for my compact frame.
Favorite Ride: Any
Similar Products Used: Campy - great!
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