[Closed] new seatpost...is it worth it?

I went from standard to a Thomson layback because the original kept on slipping down. The issue was fixed, but then I had another problem - the seat adjustment didn't allow enough forward tilt.

In the end I went for a carbon truvativ noir t40. It's perfect, zero slip, improved comfort and lots of usable adjustment.

That said, I probably wouldn't have changed a thing had the original post done its job properly!

Like many components unless you look down I doubt you will notice
I have a cheap post and it is no different in performance from the more expensive ones i also use

barty81 - Member
..... if say i bought a thomson, apart from the weight, would the ride be a bit more comfy?

Complete opposite in my experience.

I swapped from a (slipping) Race Face Deus to a Thomson and noticed a increase in the stiffness - not just a little increase either, very noticable.
Ms S swapped an Easton EA30 for a Thomson (the Easton was fine, but a bit short for her frame) and noticed exactly the same thing.

Never used a carbon post so can't comment.

The only reason I changed mine was pure tartypimpyness. Changed my stock GT one for a Superstar one in gold. Bling! Bling. Massive performance gains due the fact that it looks cooler therefore it must ride faster

Trouble with me is the more bling I buy the less I actually ride my bike for fear of breaking something or even scratching it. In the past I've spent £130 on a seat post, did it make a difference?...maybe. Was it a waste of money?...definitely. Maybe I'm loosing the mojo but I'm a strong believer now of replacing things when they wear out 😕

so maybe getting a thomson post wont be easier on the piles :wink:.

I went from an Easton ea50 to a Thomson. The Thomson was noticeably stiffer (which suited me better).

Went from the stock alloy Kona seatpost to a carbon EC50 on my rigid singlespeed. The difference was remarkable. Far more comfortable when seated.

Mate bought a 2010 stumpy far comp,the standard seat post was lighter than the same size Thomson!!

I swapped for one that goes up and down. Definitely notice the difference

a reverb on a giant xtc...has this been done? 😯

If your standard post works, then it works. You might save a bit of weight. Thomson won't be more comfy, tbh I never notice any difference with my carbon posts either but lots of folks do.

georgecats_0 - Member
Mate bought a 2010 stumpy far comp,the standard seat post was lighter than the same size Thomson!!

I was going to say this. Some 'own brand' stuff is remarkably good. It just doesn't have the bling factor.

I replaced the Spesh stem, bars & seatpost on my 2010 FSR. No other reason than pimping them up a bit. Got some KCNC bits; the seatpost was lighter, but not remarkably so, the bar was a teeny bit heavier (but was 2" wider & can't remember the stem. Only performance difference is the bar shape/width that I can notice.

i have a Blackspire Shore 425mm seat post. recently one of the cylinder bolts snapped so it cant be used for the time being that is until i finally get round to ordering the spare parts. in the meantime i bought a cheap m-parts 400mm seatpost from my lbs to keep me going until the other post is sorted.
the difference between the two is night and day as the m-part post flexes back and forth and isnt as good as the blackspire in terms of saddle adjustments...
normally you get what you pay for and its evident to me that there is a massive difference in terms of quality and performance between a cheap £20) and an expensive (£70) one...

If the seat post that comes on the bike is available aftermarket, the performance/weight/strength difference in spending more will often be neglible, but there's usually at least something in it. It has to be a pretty cheap bike these days before you get that nasty cheap heavy and uncomfortable kit. Simple kit can even be lighter than the posh stuff when there's fewer bolts and simple designs.

I'd suggest Thomson (inline at least) is justifiable on reliability/peace of mind grounds, but then again how many seat posts have most riders broken? Usually none.

[i]the m-part post flexes back and forth[/i]

thing is, for a lot of riders that's a desirable feature.

I generally run Ti posts specifically because they have a bit of give in them.

It can be worth upgrading to Ti or carbon for comfort (Ti will be bendier so less efficient but carbon can still be stiff but filter out vibrations).

OR get a dropper post.

Or if your post is really heavy/ugly and you have nothing else to spend the money on.

I build my own bikes using a mixture of new and 2nd hand parts that I want. Would have to be a major improvement for me to upgrade a lot of oem stuff unless I was racing or had money to burn.

I ran a reverb on my XTC 29er for a bit. probably wouldnt bother again unless i rode a fast xc circuit. ruined the giant connect in about 3 rides, the single bolt adjust is not very robust, currently looking for soemthing carbon (30.9 layback) to add a bit of comfort. welcome any suggestions (deals!!)

thing is, for a lot of riders that's a desirable feature.

just not for me....i've lost count of the number of seatposts in the past that have eventually turned into alloy bananas as a result....i love small frames so the post sticks out quite a bit so i need a strong post....the blackspire post is now about 7 years old and is as straight as the day i bought it...
wwaswwas - i believe you also have one of these... 😀

I do 😳

anyone want to buy it? It's just come off a bike I'm breaking and I suspect it won't get used again now.

It was like some sort of magic trick pullign it out the frame - there was just more every time you pulled it a bit. They are loooong posts.

how much do want for it?
i may be interested as the one i've got needs the small cylinder bolt at the back of the clamp replacing...no one sells those parts here in the UK so i contacted blackspire in canada and they've now added them as a buyable spare on their website, but i havent had the time to order them yet...

long but super strong!!

£35 posted?

Quite a lot for a bolt but for a long Thomson quality post it's probably about right?

its $3 plus about $9 for delivery which i'm not sure is an acceptable price for the parts i need...
i may take you up on your offer wwsaswas...
where you based? if you're local to me i can pick up to save the postage...plus £35 seems like a fair price

I'm near Brighton - email in profile we might be best getting a room for further discussion 🙂

in manchester so not so local... 🙄

i'll email you tomorrow to discuss, as even if i order the parts i need, i wouldn't mind having a spare one as i know they are hard to get hold of..so yeah keep it for me if you can..i'll take it of your hands

ok - wasn't going to do anythign about it before tomorrow, anyway