Thomson Elite pretty much the standard?

brandonobrien · May 20, 2010

I need to get a seatpost for my 27.2mm frame and i've been reading the reviews on here. It seems the Thomson Elite is pretty much the most trouble free seatpost out there.

Is this the general consensus or are there other lighter carbon seatposts which I should look into instead?

Sebastionmerckx · May 20, 2010

You can get plenty of carbon seatposts that are as light or even lighter but you won't find anything of higher quality. I could buy any post I want and I choose Thomson every time.

FBinNY · May 20, 2010

Lot's of nice seatposts, and no doubt Thomson does a great job. If you want reliability in a light post it's probably a better choice than most carbon posts, and it's a good value besides.

If you prefer a post with more setback, you'll find other options.

Argentius · May 20, 2010

Fairly light, strong, durable, easy to adjust -- and look really silly with that bentback setback.

If you can get away with a straight-up post, though, you can't beat 'em!

C-40 · May 20, 2010

the downside...

You can pick from zero setback or the ugly bent model with a measly 16mm. I want 25-32mm. I use FSA K-force carbon posts. Never had a problem with them or Selcof.

Oxtox · May 20, 2010

I have a zero sb...it's a beauty. simple, understated blingamabob.

twinkles · May 21, 2010

You can get more comfort from carbon and ti posts. Thomson makes nice posts, but they sure convey alot of road buzz to your ars. If set up and torqued correctly, most modern posts are pretty reliable.

Becky · May 21, 2010

Are you looking for aluminum or carbon? For aluminum, I prefer Thomson. Easton makes a nice carbon post with a 2-bolt clamp that's similar to the Thomson's.

GirchyGirchy · May 21, 2010

Argentius said:
Fairly light, strong, durable, easy to adjust -- and look really silly with that bentback setback.

Plus they're purty and made in the USA.

MR_GRUMPY · May 21, 2010

I also need the large amounts of setback I get with my old favorite.
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Blue CheeseHead · May 21, 2010

twinkles said:
You can get more comfort from carbon and ti posts. Thomson makes nice posts, but they sure convey alot of road buzz to your ars. If set up and torqued correctly, most modern posts are pretty reliable.

Having a carbon frame and having used both a carbon seatpost and a Thomson, I cannot say I have noticed any difference in comfort. If I were to have any road buzz I would start by lowering the pressure a bit and then increasing tire size if necessary.

Keeping up with Junior · May 21, 2010

Pretty

twinkles said:
You can get more comfort from carbon and ti posts. Thomson makes nice posts, but they sure convey alot of road buzz to your ars...

Don't let the guys in the marketing department fool you. As Mr. Blue noted, it aint the post, get your tires properly adjusted. Just knocked out three centuries on a Thomson and my ars was just fine.

twinkles said:
If set up and torqued correctly, most modern posts are pretty reliable.

I don't want pretty reliable in a seatpost, I want 100% reliable. As a bonus, the Thomson is a pretty looking seatpost.

EverydayRide · May 21, 2010

MR_GRUMPY said:
I also need the large amounts of setback I get with my old favorite.
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Do they still make that specific model or not? Nice setback. I researched the EA70 and it's aluminum? JensonUSA had it on sale.

bwhite_4 · May 21, 2010

twinkles said:
You can get more comfort from carbon and ti posts. Thomson makes nice posts, but they sure convey alot of road buzz to your ars. If set up and torqued correctly, most modern posts are pretty reliable.

The diameter of the post will affect road feel more than material. For what it's worth, my carbon bontrager XXX lite post was harsher than my thomson post. The bontrager was 27.2 with a shim. Thomson is 28.0.

pigpen · May 21, 2010

I actually like the way the "bent" set back post looks/
I need a set back post but Thomson does not make the size I need.
Forced to use a Ritchey post.

MR_GRUMPY · May 21, 2010

The newer EA70 doesn't have much setback. My older model has "monster setback"

You might be able to find it on Ebay.

My frame has a 73 seat tube angle. If I were to get a custom, I'd probable get a 72.

jpdigital · May 22, 2010

I just installed a Fizik Cyrano seatpost. I've used a Thomson post in the past (a great seatpost), Eastons, Cervelo's aero post (non-flippable version) and a couple others that don't come to mind at the moment.

Out of all the posts I've used, the Fizik is BY FAR the best system I've ever used. Hands Down. As far as long-term holding up, time will tell. Adjusting it is incredibly simple, and once the tilt adjustment is set, the securing bolt (in the rear) doesn't move the tilt. Also, there's a nice big surface area if you're using a carbon-railed saddle, which was the main factor in my choosing be try it.

UrbanPrimitive · May 22, 2010

Since you're shopping for a 27.2 post your options are wide open. I like the design of 3T's posts, but they cost more than I can afford, and don't come in the size I need. My bike takes a 27.4, so I need to undersize and shim up or get the right size straight off. One of these days I'll pony up for a Thomson, but until then I'll keep riding my Campy C-Record.

I've been really curious to see 3T's Palladio since I first saw the prototype last year. They've redesigned it from the original, and I don't think I like the new look as well, but their claims about independently locking cams sounds cool, if it works.

jmlapoint · May 22, 2010

I have two 27.2 Zero-SB Thomson Elite Posts.
One on a steel frame and one on a carbon frame.
I really like them...nice looking, secure, and very easy to setup and adjust.
Once set, it stays set.
Comfortable ride and no saddle rail or seatpost noise or slippage.

Thomson Elite pretty much the standard?

brandonobrien

Sebastionmerckx

FBinNY

Argentius

C-40

Oxtox

twinkles

Becky

GirchyGirchy

MR_GRUMPY

Blue CheeseHead

Keeping up with Junior

EverydayRide

bwhite_4

pigpen

MR_GRUMPY

jpdigital

UrbanPrimitive

jmlapoint

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